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Ms. Cavazos from San Antonio, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Embracing Our Latin Roots

Help me give my students the best gift ever! Books and Latino Culture!

  • $913 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 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

Our Spanish class would greatly benefit from having a collection of books in Spanish. These resources will immerse students in authentic language experiences, enhancing their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and cultural understanding. By engaging with stories written in Spanish, students will develop critical language skills while also fostering a deeper appreciation of diverse cultures. The books will not only support their academic growth but also inspire a love for reading in a new language. Your support will make a lasting impact, giving students the tools they need to become confident and proficient Spanish speakers.

Ms. Cavazos Burbank 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.

San Antonio, 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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Latinitas: Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers • Amazon Business $11.61 10 $116.10
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 10 $110.00
Esperanza renace Spanish Edition (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 10 $100.00
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (4 Large + 4 Small) • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98
The Original Loteria Mexican Bingo Game with 100 Mexican pesos for 20 Players Game for Adults - loteria de lujo mexicana - loteria mexicana - Juegos de mesa - Spanish games Mexican bingo loteria game • Amazon Business $19.49 3 $58.47
Late for the Sky Mexico-opoly • Amazon Business $23.98 2 $47.96
Surpass Facial Tissue, Bulk (21340), 2-Ply, White, Flat Boxed Format, Ecologo, Designed for Business (100 Tissues/Box, 30 Boxes, 3,000 Sheets/Case) • Amazon Business $46.40 1 $46.40
Spanish Vocabulary Flash Cards – 600 Full Color Cards [Updated 2024 Edition] Educational Language Learning Resource - Memory & Sight Words – Game Like Play - Kids, Grade School, Classroom, Homeschool • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87
Lawei 36-Grid Wooden Cell Phone Holder, Mobile Phone and Calculator Management Storage Box, Multifunctional Desktop Organizer Storage Box for Classroom, Office, Meeting Room, Phone Rack Display • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
1step2dream Spanish Conversational Snakes&Ladders Board Game | Spanish Learning Game for Kids | Family Board Game • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hadley Designs Spanish Classroom Decorations - 12 Spanish Posters for Classroom Elementary, Abecedario para Niños en Español, Laminated Farmhouse Bilingual Educational Posters 11x17 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Jinniee Spanish Class Rules Poster in This Classroom You Are Expected to Learn Spanish Poster Spanish Classroom Decor Rules Poster High School History Teacher, 11x17 inch • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00
Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations Hispanic Heritage Month Banner Latin American Backdrop Spanish Classroom Decorations National Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations and Supplies for Classroom Home • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
WaaHome Spanish Classroom Decorations 12''x18'' Motivational Spanish Poster for Back to School Classroom Decor Teacher Supplies, Inspirational Positive Español Poster for Kindergarten Elementary High • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$724.71

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$775.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.86

Total project goal

$912.39

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