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Ms. Eliza from Hyattsville, MD is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Language Learners: Essential Classroom Supplies for ELD Students

Help me give my students the following classroom materials. Your donation will help empower ELD students to enhance their language skills, confidence, and academic success.

  • $930 goal

This project expired on December 25, 2024.

This project expired on December 25, 2024.

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

The requested items will significantly enhance the learning experience for my ELD students. The printer and ink will allow me to create customized learning materials, such as worksheets and visual aids, that cater to the specific needs of each student. The laminator and laminating sheets will help protect these materials, making them durable and reusable for hands-on activities, which is essential for reinforcing language skills. Chair bands and chair sliders will provide a better learning environment by helping fidgety students stay focused and comfortable during lessons. Finally, having plenty of pencils and an electric sharpener ensures that students are always prepared to engage in writing activities, which are crucial for developing their language proficiency.

The primary goal of this project is to create an engaging and supportive classroom environment where ELD students can thrive.

By providing these essential supplies, I aim to enhance their learning experience, increase their confidence in using English, and ensure that each student has the tools they need to succeed academically. Additionally, these materials will allow me to implement more interactive and personalized teaching strategies, helping students develop the language skills necessary to excel in their future academic endeavors.

My students are incredibly special because they bring a variety of cultural diversity and unique perspectives to the classroom. Despite the challenges they face in learning a new language, they show remarkable resilience, determination, and enthusiasm for their education. Each student has their own strengths and potential, and with the right resources, they can achieve great success. Supporting these students not only helps them grow academically but also empowers them to contribute their voices and talents to our broader community.

Ms. Eliza Chillum 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.

Hyattsville, MD 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

77 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-3850 All-in-One Supertank Inkjet Printer - White • Best Buy Education $348.83 1 $348.83
X-ACTO SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black - Heavy Duty • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
Really Good Stuff Furniture Sliders, Blue - 24PK - Quiet Chair Leg Caps and Furniture Feet - Sturdy Walker Glides Floor Protectors-Reduce Noise from School Chairs, Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $28.30 2 $56.60
Laminator Machine 13-Inch Thermal Lamination with Laminating Sheets 9 in1 Office Desktop Laminate Machine, Portable A3 Laminater for Teachers Personal 60S Warm-Up Never Jam • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets 500 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $46.04 1 $46.04
Business Source Laminating Pouch, Ltr, 5Mil, 9 x 11-1/2 Inches, Medium Weight, Pack of 100, Clear • School Specialty $44.17 1 $44.17
PACITEK 502 Ink Refill Bottles Replacement for Epson 502 T502 Compatible for Epson Ecotank Printer ET-2850 ET-2760 ET-3850 ET-3710 ET-3750 ET-3760 ET-4850 ET-4750,5 Pack(2 Bk, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) • Amazon Business $16.49 2 $32.98
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Fidget Bands for Classroom Chair, Seats, Desk, or Bounce Bands (12) - Anti-Snap & Non-Slip - Flexible Seating for Kids with ADHD and Sensory Needs • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Fainne 102 Pcs Bulk Jumbo Pencils and Sharpeners Set, Large Fat Pencils Thick Giant Big Pencils with Erasers for Kids Beginners Preschoolers Kindergarten School Office(Teal, Blue, Triangle) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$697.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.42

Sales tax

 $41.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$790.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.47

Total project goal

$929.78

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