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Ms. Mello from Arvin, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Writing Beginners Kit

Help me give my students the tools they need to thrive in their creative writing club, such as journals for capturing ideas, staying organized, and nurturing creativity.

  • $379 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

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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 Project

I absolutely love how curious, imaginative, and dedicated my students are to exploring new ideas.

The A5 journals are perfect for them to capture their thoughts, reflect on their progress, and develop their writing.

They allow students to express themselves freely and keep their ideas organized. The felt pens will spark their creativity, helping them visualize concepts, organize stories, and even play with color to inspire new ideas. The snacks create a fun, relaxed atmosphere, keeping them energized and fostering collaboration, so they feel comfortable sharing and growing together.

Ms. Mello Arvin High School Grades 9-12

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SINOBAND 8 Pack Bulk Journals, A5 PU Leather Colorful Writing Notebook, Journal Set Wide Ruled for College Students School and Office(Random Color) • Amazon Business $29.99 4 $119.96
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Gift Box Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Fruit Bars Snack Gift Box (20 Pack) - 100% Natural, Gluten-Free, Vegan Fruit Snacks Variety Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Ezzgol Black Felt Tip Pens, 30 Pack, 0.7mm Premium Medium Fine Point, Felt Tip Markers For Writing, Journal, Planner Coloring, Note Taking, Drawing, Art, School • Amazon Business $14.54 2 $29.08

Materials cost

$264.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$322.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.85

Total project goal

$378.98

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