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Mrs. Galindo from Brownsville, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Basics

Help me give my students the basic everyday tools for their mathematics classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Galindo's classroom raised $510

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

Hello I am a first year Mathematics educator in Brownsville, Texas. I teach 6th grade math to a little over 60 students in a low-income middle school where resources are limited. A large fraction of my students are ELL's and while learning a new language can be challenging, the beauty of numbers is that mathematics is a global language. I incorporate project instruction as much as time allows, and the students respond so well.

My students are brilliant, hardworking, and dedicated and are pushing for a better future.

Many of them are hoping to be first-generation graduates in their families Many of them are becoming fluent bilinguals and with their persistent dedication, they can become anyone they wish. With your help my students will be able to expand their learning through project-based instruction and build a strong foundation of mathematical concepts. The manipulatives I am hoping to bring into my classroom are the tools my students require in improving their skills.

My Project

With me being a first year teacher, coming in mid-year and during a global pandemic I knew this year would be tough. I have supplied my students with notebooks, pencils and many other basic materials needed and I am no longer able to afford to supply it out of pocket.

My students are smart, hard-working and overcoming all obstacles they are presented with.

Your donations will help give them all the tools I struggle to provide. From pencils, erasers, graphing papers, markers, and calculators my students would put every tool to use. Please help their focal point be learning mathematics instead of worrying about not having something to write with or on.

Mrs. Galindo Besteiro Middle School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

60 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Texas Instruments TI-108 Solar Power Calculator/Teacher’s Kit (set of 10) • Amazon Business $50.99 3 $152.97
15 ft Long Extension Cord Power Strip with USB, NTONPOWER Flat Plug Power Strip with 3 Outlet 2 USB, UL Listed, Desktop Charging Station Wall Mount for Home, Office, Dorm Room and Nightstand - Black • Amazon Business $24.99 4 $99.96
WA Portman Adult Scissors Set - Comfort Grip Bulk Scissors for Office and School - 12 Pack Bulk Scissors for Office Classroom Kitchen and Crafting Supplies - 8.5 Inch Right and Left Handed Scissor Set • Amazon Business $19.95 3 $59.85
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 0.24 Ounce Glue Sticks for Kids | School Supplies | Scrapbooking Supplies | Vision Board Supplies, 60 Count • Amazon Business $17.88 1 $17.88
Sharpie Tank Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, Box of 36 (1920938) • Amazon Business $15.33 1 $15.33
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Oxford Filler Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", 4 x 4 Graph Rule, 3-Hole Punched, Loose-Leaf Paper for 3-Ring Binders, 400 Sheets Per Pack (62360) • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
Bulk Pack of 72 Pink Erasers and Pencil Top Erasers. Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms, Teachers, Homeschool, Office, Art Class and More! Set 36 Pink Erasers +36 Cap Erasers. Latex & Smudge Free. • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Volcanics Liquid Chalk Markers Wet and Dry Erase Markers Pens,for Chalkboards,Whiteboards Blackboards Window Glass Mirrors,12 Pack,12 Colors • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Mr. Pen- White Chalk Markers, 4 Pack, Dual Tip, 8 labels, White Liquid Chalk Marker, Chalk Markers, White Dry Erase Markers, Chalk Markers for Blackboard, White Chalkboard Marker, Chalkboard pen • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Colored Masking Tapes, 7PCS Arts Rainbow Labelling Masking Tape Fun Supplies Kit for Kids and Adults, Painters Tapes for Crafts, School Projects, Party Decorations and More (0.4 Inch, 12 yd) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$397.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$433.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.46

Total project goal

$509.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $509.76

4 Donors

-$254.88

Donations toward project cost

-$216.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.23

match offer

-$254.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$216.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.23

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