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This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Olvera from Brownsville, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Coloring the Safe Way in the Library!

Help me give my students scissors, crayons, hand sanitizer and other supplies for a fun and safe environment to work in!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Olvera's classroom raised $394

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 Students

Do you ever remember being able to go to the library to relax, read and just get away? This is how I want my students to continue feeling during this pandemic. I want them to continue coming into the library to read and feel safe. I have over 480 students who walk through my library doors and it is my job to keep them safe while having fun.

My Project

I have over 480 students who walk into our elementary library on a weekly basis! It is my responsibility to keep them safe while learning and having fun. I do not have the means to continue keeping my students safe. I have taught my students how to walk into the library and sanitize. They know how important it is to sanitize, distance themselves and keep masks on. Due to the pandemic, I have had our littles create ziplock baggies with their own crayons to color. This is safe and helps me be at ease while they are enjoying themselves in the library. Please help me continue to keep our students safe. These items will help our students continue to have a successful school year.

Mrs. Olvera Sharp Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Doto Kids Scissors (48 Count Teacher Pack, Rounded-tip, 5.6 Inch) - 5.6’’ Soft Touch Blunt School Student Scissors Shears DT-003- (Pack of 48) DT-003-F • Amazon Business $29.99 3 $89.97
Crayola Crayons, 25 ea. of 16 Colors, 400/Set, Assorted • Amazon Business $33.49 2 $66.98
Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer, With Pump, 8 Fl Ounce (pack Of 12), 96 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $28.51 2 $57.02
Purell Foodservice Surface Sanitizer Spray, Fragrance Free, 32 fl oz Surface Sanitizer Capped Spray Bottle with Trigger Sprayer (Pack of 6 Capped Bottles, 2 Trigger Sprayers Included) - 3341-06 • Amazon Business $36.33 1 $36.33
Lysol Disinfectant Handi-Pack Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, for Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 480 Count (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Cleaning Wipes, Bleach Free, 75 Count Each, Pack of 3 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
Crayola Glitter Crayons, Back To School Supplies, 24Count, Multi • Amazon Business $2.50 4 $10.00

Materials cost

$300.25

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$334.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.07

Total project goal

$393.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$393.82

3 Donors

-$259.41

Donations toward project cost

-$220.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.91

match offer

-$134.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$114.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.16

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$0.00

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