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Ms. Garza from Pharr, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colors of Learning: Empowering Our Community

Help me give my students a color printer and ink that will enable us to produce engaging educational materials and vibrant displays, enhancing the learning experience and community engagement within our school.

  • $484 goal

This project expired on January 27, 2024.

This project expired on January 27, 2024.

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

At our school, we have an incredibly diverse group of students, predominantly of Hispanic heritage, who bring their unique backgrounds and experiences into our classrooms. Their cultural richness is a source of strength, resilience, and creativity. Despite facing economic challenges, our students are brimming with potential and enthusiasm to learn. They are special because they inspire us every day with their determination to overcome obstacles and create a brighter future.

The "Colors of Learning" project aims to make a profound difference in their educational journey.

We are seeking your support to acquire a color printer and essential ink supplies. These seemingly simple items hold tremendous power. With a color printer, we can transform our classrooms into vibrant, engaging spaces. Colorful educational materials will captivate our students' attention, making learning more enjoyable and effective. It will enable us to create visually appealing posters and displays for school events, including community service oriented projects, and foster a sense of pride and community spirit among our students and their families.

Ms. Garza Kelly - Pharr Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

40 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scan, Copy and Auto 2-Sided Printing - White, Medium • Amazon Business $329.00 1 $329.00
502 Ink Refill Bottles Replacement for Epson 502 T502 Refill Ink Compatible with ET-2700 ET-2760 ET-4760 ET-3760 ET-2850 ET-3850 ET-2700 ET-4750 ET-3700 ET-2750 ET-3750 ET-3710 (4 Pack High Yield) • Amazon Business $23.14 2 $46.28

Materials cost

$375.28

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$410.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.51

Total project goal

$483.42

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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