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Ms. Garcia from Austin, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Essentials

Help me give my students basic supplies. This keeps kids healthy, prepared, and focused so they can learn without worrying about having the basics.

  • $806 goal

This project expired on November 1, 2025.

This project expired on November 1, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 students are bright, curious, and full of energy. They come to school ready to learn, explore, and grow each day. What I love most about them is their creativity, resilience, and willingness to try new things—even when learning feels challenging. They inspire me to bring my best every day.

Many of my students rely on school for more than just academics.

Basic supplies like pencils, notebooks, crayons, and tissues help create a learning environment where they feel prepared, included, and cared for. These materials support everything from writing stories and solving math problems to staying clean and healthy—especially during flu season, when items like tissues and hand sanitizer disappear quickly.

Unfortunately, classroom supplies run out fast, and replacing them regularly can be difficult. I want to ensure that my students never go without the tools they need, and that families never feel burdened to contribute more than they can. By providing these essentials, you’re helping students focus on what matters most: learning, creating, and building confidence.

Your support ensures that every child, regardless of background, has access to the materials they need to succeed. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping our students thrive.

Ms. Garcia Idea Academy - Bluff Springs Grades 3-5

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.

Austin, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

125 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
3000+ Pcs Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials for Kids - Ultimate Bulk Craft Kit for Boys & Girls with 99 Activities Book for Ages 3-5, 4-6, 6-8, 8-12 • Amazon Business $39.98 3 $119.94
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 2 $96.00
Clorox Value Pack Disinfecting Wipes 35 Wipes/Canister 3/Pack 15/Carton (30112) • Staples $64.87 1 $64.87
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer, Soothing Aloe Gel, 12 Ounce Pump Bottle • School Specialty $12.67 5 $63.35
Big Joe Milano Smartmax Green Woodland Camo Beanbag Chair • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87
Elmer's Washable Disappearing Purple Glue Stick - 0.24 oz, Pkg of 60 • Blick Art Materials $35.50 1 $35.50
Lakeshore Giant Magnetic Graph & Array Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 48 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $23.27 1 $23.27
Kleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 200 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69

Materials cost

$637.34

Vendor shipping charges

$7.84

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$684.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.84

Total project goal

$805.58

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