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Mr. Garcia from Berwyn, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Contribute to a Successful School Year!

Help me give my students the materials necessary for a successful 2024-2025 school year. We will be forever grateful for any support we receive. Thank you so much!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Garcia's classroom raised $468

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 Project

Your support for our classroom project will provide essential resources for our literacy and math centers. These items will make a significant difference by offering hands-on materials that cater to various learning styles, helping students grasp foundational skills more effectively. We aim to boost reading comprehension and math proficiency through engaging and interactive activities. My students are a particular group, full of enthusiasm and a thirst for knowledge. Their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives create a vibrant learning environment where everyone is encouraged to excel. With your generosity, we can give them the tools they need to thrive academically and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

I appreciate your support!

Mr. Garcia Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 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.

Berwyn, IL View local requests

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

21 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacon Classroom Keepers 16.38"H x 31.5"W Corrugated Mailbox, Blue, Each (001308) • Quill.com $53.09 2 $106.18
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator • Blick Art Materials $55.73 1 $55.73
CN-Outlet Classroom Headphones with Microphone,3.5mm Stereo Headset for Computer Tablet and Mobile Phone,Wired On Ear Foldable for Kids Students Boys Girls Toddler Children Teens Adults • Amazon Business $12.95 3 $38.85
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (1670) • Quill.com $36.89 1 $36.89
Universal Chromebook Charger USB C for Hp 65W 45W USB-C Laptop Charger,Replacement for Lenovo Thinkpad/Yoga,Dell Chromebook 3100,Latitude 5420,Asus,Samsung,Acer,Google Series Type C Power Cord • Amazon Business $14.88 2 $29.76
Bostitch Office Stapler Heavy Duty - 40 Sheet Stapler for Desk -Full-Strip - Includes 1260 Staples - Black • Amazon Business $19.87 1 $19.87
Sanford? Mr. Sketch Chisel Point Scented Washable Marker, Assorted, 6/Pack (1924009) • Quill.com $7.64 2 $15.28
Magnetic Clips 1.5 inch, 12 Pack Heavy Duty Magnet Metal Clips for Hanging, Strong Magnet Clips for Whiteboard, Fridge, Classroom, Refrigerator • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Loghot Numbered Classroom Sundries Closet Pocket Chart for Cell Phones Holder Wall Door Hanging Organizer (30 Pockets Black) • Amazon Business $13.46 1 $13.46
Master Magnetics Roll-N-Cut Flexible Magnetic Tape Refill - 1/16" Thick x 1/2" Wide x 15 Feet, 1 Roll, 07518 • Amazon Business $7.55 1 $7.55
Mr. Pen- Self Adhesive Magnet Dots, 120 Pcs, Magnets for Crafts, Magnets with Adhesive Backing, Magnetic Tape, Circle Magnets, Magnet Stickers, Adhesive Magnets, Craft Magnets, Magnet Tape • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, 1 Dispenser, Two-Tone Black and Silver, Home Office and Back to School Supplies for Classrooms • Quill.com $6.11 1 $6.11
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 4/Pack (38264) • Quill.com $5.39 1 $5.39
Coastwide Professional 11.9 Heavy Duty Dustpan Gray (CW56798) • Staples $5.24 1 $5.24

Materials cost

$362.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$397.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.18

Total project goal

$467.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $467.89

1 Donor

-$383.19

Donations toward project cost

-$329.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.48

match offer

-$80.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.70

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 $0.00

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