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Mrs. Raíces from Altadena, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Welcoming Start to Middle School.

Help me give my students a fantastic, tasty and beautiful start to the new school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Raíces's classroom raised $468

This project is fully funded

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

Starting middle school is tough for anybody, especially incoming 6th graders who are going through so much change. This is especially true for my students who experienced so much loss and uncertainty last year due to the Eaton Fire.

I want to make their first days of 6th grade feel safe, fun, and like they have made a new home at their new school.

By providing this amazing students some basics like folders, fidgets and a room that is colorfully welcoming, I hope to take away some of the stress of starting a new school year at a new school.

The snacks will also be helpful because middle schoolers are always hungry! To be able to say "Yes!" When asked , "Do you have a snack, miss?" is such a nice way to help them transition out of summer, feel supported and focused on learning.

It doesn’t feel like a lot, but these comforts and supports truly help these students feel loved and appreciated. Something as simple as soft tissue for their runny nose really can make their day.

Mrs. Raíces Charles Eliot Arts Magnet Academy Grades 6-8

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.

Altadena, CA 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

200 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 2 $45.16
TaoBary 6 Rolls 196.8 ft Colorful Bulletin Board Borders Classroom Scalloped Trim Spring Bulletin Board Decorations for School Whiteboard Cork Poster Board Chalkboard Wall (Hippie Boho Color) • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets Heavy Duty Wholesale Pocket Folders for 3 Ring Binder (100 Folders in 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $34.64 1 $34.64
Taiyin 6 Pcs Keyboard Fidget Toy Fidget Clicker Keyboard Keychain Decompression Toys Button Stress Relief Gifts for Adult to Relief Stress Pass The Time (Morandi Colors) • Amazon Business $9.59 3 $28.77
Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42) • Amazon Business $14.38 2 $28.76
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 124 Tissues/Box, 6 Boxes/Pack (39383) • Quill.com $12.19 2 $24.38
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.09 2 $24.18
CHENGU 16 Pcs Fidget Toys Set Include 8 Six Roller Chain and 8 Key Flippy Chain Stress Reducer Anxiety Relief Bike Toys for Teens Adults ADHD, Add, Autism (Bright) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Hi Chew 6 Flavors, Bulk 165+ Pieces, 2 Pound (Hi Chew Fruit Strawberry, Mango, Green Apple, Grape, Tropical Smoothie, Pina Colada) (6 Flavors, 2 Pound) • Amazon Business $23.89 1 $23.89
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Assorted Flavors, 50 oz. (HEC15677) • Quill.com $21.41 1 $21.41
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Variety Pack, 18 Count • Amazon Business $4.50 3 $13.50
Amazon Basics Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72
Credibility Colored Masking Tape, 8 Roll Colorful Painters Tape for Arts, Crafts, Paint, Modeling Refill, Labeling or Coding - Art Supplies for Kids Teacher – Coloured Duct Tape, 8 PCS, 20mm X 13m • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$332.36

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$30.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$397.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.19

Total project goal

$467.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$467.95

1 Donor

-$93.59

Donations toward project cost

-$79.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.04

match offer

-$374.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$318.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.15

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