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Ms. Mercado from San Antonio, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Class Essentials

Help me give my students tape to keep their notes organized in their journal, dry erase markers to do their work on whiteboards, and paper for their assignments.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mercado's classroom raised $474

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My project will help supply essential items my students use consistently in my math class.

The dry erase markers are used very often in class, from working out problems to complete Delta Math assignments, to working out problems for their online tests.

Dry erase markers dry out easily, which requires changing them at least once or twice a year.

The tape is one of the most necessary items. My students tape their notes pages and some other assignments in their journal. This helps keep their journals organized and their notes accessible for studying.

My class is very individualized and self-paced. Some students work ahead, while others need more time catching up. I use the colored paper to distinguish assignments from different lessons, which allows me to know who is working on what. White paper is always necessary since our school-provided supply is limited.

I also asked for laminating sheets to protect the resources I post for my students to reference on my word walls. Word walls and anchor charts are a district expectation. I try to conserve everything I create for my kiddos.

Lastly, the other items on my list will support the overall success in class. Kleenex for those stuffy days and ongoing allergies and snacks for when kiddos need an extra energy push.

Please consider supporting my project!

Ms. Mercado Veterans Memorial High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Antonio, TX View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

110 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics 30% Recycled Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 10 Reams , 5000 Count (Sheets), White • Amazon Business $61.99 1 $61.99
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $28.19 2 $56.38
Staples Invisible Clear Tape 0.75 x 36 yds. 1 Core Transparent 12 Rolls/Pack (52477-P12) • Staples $8.62 5 $43.10
SCHOOLHOUSE SNACKS - Snacks for Kids (50 Count) | Snack Box for Kids with American Snack Assortment | Perfect Kids School Snacks, Variety Snack Box, Camp Care Package, Travel Snack Box, Snack Gift Box • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Neon Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (20270) • Quill.com $14.61 2 $29.22
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Cool, Pack of 500, Teal • School Specialty $27.97 1 $27.97
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissue, 3-Ply, 60 Sheets/Box, 4 Boxes/Pack (54308) • Quill.com $8.69 3 $26.07
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Premium Quality, 5 Mil Thick for Extra Protection, 100 Pack Letter Size Laminating Sheets, Our Most Durable Lamination Pouch, 8.9 x 11.4 inches, Clear (TP5854-100) • Amazon Business $23.90 1 $23.90
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Happy Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (21289) • Quill.com $22.19 1 $22.19
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $20.71 1 $20.71
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty(Extra Large 16.5FT), Nano Adhesive Mounting Tape Wall Decor,Sticky Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips Poster Tape • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89

Materials cost

$364.41

Vendor shipping charges

$2.80

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$402.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.06

Total project goal

$473.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$473.74

4 Donors

-$448.74

Donations toward project cost

-$381.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.31

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$0.00

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