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Ms. Ruiz from Houston, TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Me

My students need poster boards and art supplies to complete learning activities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ruiz's classroom raised $294

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 Students

Teaching 5th grade boys and girls is fantastic. Most of the children are economically disadvantaged and lack many things at home that would enhance their education, but they still strive for excellence.

The students just need refreshed school supplies.

The children are excited about the upcoming projects and learning and can hardly wait to begin. However, we do need a few things refreshed so that all the children have the needed items to complete projects and continue the school year fully prepared.

My Project

The boys and girls need several supplies to complete science related activities. They need the poster boards to attach their research and drawings in a neat and professional manner.

Children have fun learning when it is project based.

The boys and girls need colored pens, pencils, and ink to write information about learned science concepts. The multi-colored border and special cut scissors are needed to add flare and eye appeal to the children's projects.

Children love to be creative and enjoy learning even more when they can explore with their creativity. Help this great bunch of boys and girls flourish through project based learning.

Ms. Ruiz Barrick Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Houston, TX 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

27 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Presentation Boards • Nasco $49.73 1 $49.73
HP 950XL Ink Cartridge High-Yield Black (CN045AN#140) • Quill.com $34.19 1 $34.19
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack 240/Box • Quill.com $31.44 1 $31.44
Fiskars Contemporary Decorative Scissors, 6-1/2"(L), 6/Pack • Quill.com $25.49 1 $25.49
Stanley Bostitch Antimicrobial Manual Pencil Sharpener • Quill.com $16.82 1 $16.82
Trend Solid Terrific Trimmers Variety Pack 2 1/4" x 39", 4 Assorted Colors, 48 Borders/Pk • Quill.com $8.18 2 $16.36
BIC Cristal Ballpoint Stick Pens, Bold Point, Assorted Fashion Colors, 24/Pack • Quill.com $7.64 2 $15.28
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Fashion Colors, 24/Pack • Quill.com $12.74 1 $12.74
Westcott Pencil/Crayon Sharpener • Quill.com $0.76 12 $9.12

Materials cost

$211.17

Vendor shipping charges

$4.97

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.00

Total project goal

$293.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$293.31

2 Donors

-$293.31

Donations toward project cost

-$249.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.00

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$0.00

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