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Mrs. Castillo from Heber, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Eco-Friendly Classroom Environment

Help me give my students eco-friendly classroom environment where students use erasable pens, design posters on colorful paper, explore real-world issues through recycling-themed books, sort waste into plastic recycling bins, and showcase their work proudly on bulletin board.

  • $481 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

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

My students are aware of the importance of recycling, reusing and reducing.

We want to help out by creating an engaging, eco-friendly classroom environment where students can write using erasable pens, design educational posters on colorful paper, explore real-world issues through recycling-themed books, sort waste into plastic recycling bins, and showcase their work proudly on reusable bulletin board paper.

My students are passionate about protecting the Earth, and I want to give them the tools to express that passion while learning about climate change, recycling, and sustainability.

As a class we want to help to make a change.

Mrs. Castillo Heber Elementary School 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.

Heber, CA View local requests

More than half 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

32 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA 32 Qt Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 4 Pack - BPA-Free, Made in USA - See-Through Organizing Solution, Latches, Durable Nestable Containers, Secure Pull Handle - Clear/Black • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Crayola Oil Pastels - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 336 • Blick Art Materials $42.60 1 $42.60
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White • Amazon Business $40.71 1 $40.71
Erasable Gel Pens, 15 Pack Black Retractable Erasable Pens Clicker, Fine Point, Make Mistakes Disappear, Black Inks for Writing Planner and Crossword Puzzles… • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
Boho Bulletin Board Borders Classroom Colorful Border Stickers Boho Die-Cut Border Trims Bulletin Board Scalloped Borders Self-Adhesive for School Blackboard Chalkboard Desk, 91.8 Ft • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Vanstek 12 Black Erasable Gel Pen Refills, Gel Ink Refills Compatible with FriXion & Friction Erasable Pens, Fine Point 0.7 mm, Perfect for Writing Planner & Crossword Puzzles • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
AMADA HOMEFURNISHING Floating Shelves Wall Mounted Set of 3, Rustic Wood Wall Shelves for Bedroom/Bathroom/Living Room/Kitchen/Laundry Room Storage & Decoration, Black • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Burlap Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
Boho Class Jobs, Welcome, and Class Rules Charts- Laminated 14x19.5 - Classroom Posters and Decorations, Back to School Supplies, Teachers’ Posters for Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary Classes, Home School • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Bright Creations Dry Erase Magnetic Notebook Paper for Classroom Whiteboard - Vertical Large Lined Paper Sheets for Bulletin Board, Handwriting Sentence Strips (17 x 22 Inches) - Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $17.15 1 $17.15
Pacon Card Stock - Pastel Colors, 8-1/2" x 11", Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $12.15 1 $12.15
What is Earth Day? - Social Studies for Kids, Learn About How You Can Help the Earth, Earth Day Studies (What Holiday is That? Series) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Everyone Is Welcome Motivational Bulletin Board Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (38250PP) • Staples $8.59 1 $8.59
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (30075/30072) • Staples $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$332.96

Vendor shipping charges

$10.40

Sales tax

$30.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.14

Total project goal

$480.96

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