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Mrs. Mendez-Flores from Dallas, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Color, Create, and Collaborate: Building a Brighter Classroom Together!

Help me give my students engaged and organized with essential supplies like markers, crayons, headphones, games, a portable interactive whiteboard, and storage bins for turning in work. These items will support creativity, collaboration, and a well-structured classroom environment.

  • $1,246 goal

This project expired on August 1, 2025.

This project expired on August 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

What I love most about my students is their creativity, curiosity, and determination to grow each day. They come to school ready to learn, full of energy and ideas, even when faced with challenges. These supplies will help create a more engaging and supportive learning environment. Markers, crayons, and colored pencils will allow them to express themselves through art and writing. Headphones will help them focus during independent learning. Games will support collaboration and critical thinking, storage bins will keep materials organized, and the portable interactive whiteboard will make lessons more dynamic and interactive for all learners.

Mrs. Mendez-Flores CityLab 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.

Dallas, 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

Never Before Funded 180 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Classic Birch Tabletop Communication Center -- Storage Cabinet, Classroom Furniture • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
Classroom Headphones With Microphone Bulk 10-Pack, Student On Ear Comfy Swivel Earphones for Library, School, Airplane, Online Learning and Travel, HQ Stereo Sound 3.5mm Jack (Colored With Microphone) • Amazon Business $76.97 2 $153.94
Crayola Crayons (24 Count), Colored Pencils in Assorted Colors (12 Count), (10ct) Classic Fine Line Markers, and (10ct) Classic Broad Line Markers Holiday Bundle • Amazon Business $14.48 10 $144.80
Mobile Dry Erase Board, 40x28 inches Magnetic Portable Whiteboard with Stand Flipchart Easel Board for Office, Home, School Supplies, White • Amazon Business $116.69 1 $116.69
4 Board Game Bundle - Millennial Lotería: 4 Sets of FIESTA - Family Friendly Mexican BINGO (multiplayer card games, teen connection ages 13+) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $84.00 1 $84.00
Sharpie The Ultimate Collection Markers - Set of 45 • Blick Art Materials $49.43 1 $49.43
Crayola Colors of the World Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 24/Pack (68-4607) • Staples $4.39 10 $43.90
Almadé: Kids' Positive Affirmation Cards in SPANISH (social emotional learning, mental health, self-esteem) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $35.00 1 $35.00
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 36/Pack (2138424) • Quill.com $32.31 1 $32.31
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $28.51 1 $28.51
Creative SEL: Using Hands-On Projects to Boost Social-Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $26.94 1 $26.94
Crayola Crayons - Colors of the World, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $2.46 10 $24.60
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Pack (52-0108) • Staples $2.24 10 $22.40
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink 24/Pack (1978998) • Staples $19.74 1 $19.74
Worldwide Buddies: Minilingo - Spanish/English Bilingual Flashcards - Memory Card Game (board game) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
HBlife Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, Clear • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Pilot Frixion Clicker Erasable Gel Pens - Retractable, Assorted Colors, Set of 8, Fine • Blick Art Materials $17.15 1 $17.15

Materials cost

$1,005.40

Vendor shipping charges

$8.45

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,058.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$186.87

Total project goal

$1,245.80

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