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Mrs. Franco-Cortes from Union Gap, WA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Our 2nd Graders: Support Learning and Life Skills

Help me give my students a safe, engaging classroom, and tools for teamwork and real-life skills like budgeting.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Franco-Cortes's classroom raised $720

This project is fully funded

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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

The items I'm requesting will play a crucial role in enhancing our classroom environment and learning experiences. Team-building resources will foster collaboration and communication among students, creating a strong community of learners. Tools for our classroom economy system will provide hands-on opportunities to practice real-life skills like budgeting, money management, and decision-making. By engaging in these activities, students will develop critical thinking and social skills that are essential for their future success.

My primary goals are to create a vibrant, supportive classroom where every student feels safe, valued, and motivated to learn.

I aim to foster a sense of community through collaborative activities and to introduce students to practical life skills through our classroom economy system. Ultimately, I want to increase engagement, promote positive behavior, and prepare my students for real-world challenges by integrating these meaningful experiences into their daily learning.

My students are a diverse group of eager, curious learners who bring unique perspectives and strengths to our classroom. They are passionate about exploring new ideas and thrive in an environment where they can work together and apply what they've learned to real-world situations. Their enthusiasm for learning and their ability to support one another make them truly special, and I’m committed to providing them with the resources they need to succeed and grow.

Mrs. Franco-Cortes Union Gap School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LOKMU Non-Slip Area Rugs Library Comic Doodle of Books Reading Home Decor Rugs Carpet for Classroom Living Room Bedroom Dining Kindergarten Room 5'x7' • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Cholemy 200 Sets Mini Colored Pencils 3.5 Inch Portable Short Fat Color Pencil Bulk Coloring Pencils Pre Sharpened Drawing Colored Pencil for Kids Children Painting Classroom, 6 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Henoyso 36 Pack 2 Pocket Folders with Clear Front Pocket 3 Hole Punched Plastic Heavy Duty Folders with Pockets for 3 Ring Binder Folders for 11 x 9 Inch Paper Holder Office Classroom(Shiny Green) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Colarr 240 Pcs Back to School Gifts for Students from Teacher Inspirational Notepad and Pen Gift Set Bulk Motivational Pocket Mini Notebooks Cute Cartoon Animal Pens Camp Stationery for Girls Boys • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Ainiv 20 PCS Inkless Pencil, Everlasting Pencil Infinity Pencil with Eraser, Reusable Infinite Pencil with Extra 20 Erasers, Endless Pencil Forever Pencils Home Office School Writing Drawing • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Tenceur 100 Pcs Mini Tie Dye Notepads Pastel Notebooks Small Multicolor Style Pocket Notebook Bulk Mini School Supplies for Kids Tie Dye Birthday Party Supplies, Teacher Appreciation Gifts 10 Styles • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
YESSART 5x7 Small Plastic Envelopes Hook Loop Closure Receipt Storage Holder 60 Pack • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Lzerking Printable Vinyl Sticker Paper for Inkjet Printer 100 Sheets Matte White Waterproof 8.5x11 Inches • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $19.68 1 $19.68
SHARPIE Creative Markers, Water-Based Acrylic Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors,12 Count • Amazon Business $18.18 1 $18.18
JUESMOS 36PCS Colorful Number Spot Markers Stickers Line up Spots for Classroom Floor Number Stickers Classroom Line up Spots Dots Floor Decals for Teacher Kindergarten Preschool Elementary Classroom • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Our Class is a Family • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
60 - Pack Carpet Spots for Classroom, Multiple-Color Circles Carpet Dots Markers for Teachers and Kids, 4- Inch Black Velcro Dots for Classroom,Preschool and Kindergarten Organization • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Swingline Stapler, 25 Sheet Capacity, Optima 25, Jam Free, Reduced Effort, Soft Grip, Blue and Gray (66404) • Amazon Business $11.64 1 $11.64
1000PCS Polymer Clay Beads Bracelet Making kit, 24 Style Cute Fun Beads Fruit Flower Animal Cake Butterfly Heart Beads Charms for Jewelry Necklace Earring Making DIY Accessories for Women Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
2160 Pieces Gold Spacer Beads Set, Assorted bracelet beads Round Beads Star Beads Gold beads for Bracelet Jewelry Making(Gold, Sliver, Rose Gold, KC Gold) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
42 Pieces Happy Birthday Bulletin Board Set Birthday Wall Decoration Cutouts for Calendars Bulletin Boards Classroom Decor Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Command Poster Strips, Damage Free Hanging Poster Hangers, No Tools Wall Hanging Strips for Posters, 64 White Command Adhesive Strips • Amazon Business $8.76 1 $8.76
Misofuki 2" 750 Labels White Circle Direct Thermal Stickers Labels Roll Compatible with Zebra, Rollo, MUNBYN, Self-Adhesive Round Direct Thermal Labels • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Green, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $7.86 1 $7.86
HINSOCHA Bracelet Beads Kit - 1020Pcs Gradient Colorful Round Beads (6mm+8mm) for Jewelry Making, DIY Crafts, Gifts for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Paxcoo 1mm Elastic Bracelet String Cord Stretch Bead Cord for Jewelry Making and Bracelet Making White • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Gionlion 6000 Clay Beads Bracelet Making Kit, 24 Colors Flat Preppy Beads for Friendship Bracelets, Polymer Clay Beads with Charms for Jewelry Making, Crafts Gifts for Girls Ages 6-12 • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
ARTDOT 1400 PCS Letter Beads, 28 Styles Friendship Bracelets Assorted Alphabet Beads Preppy Beads Jewelry Making Kit with Beads Case for Teen Girl Gifts Ages 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$500.95

Vendor shipping charges

$29.05

Sales tax

$43.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$611.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.88

Total project goal

$719.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$719.22

1 Donor

-$306.00

Donations toward project cost

-$306.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$359.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$305.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$54.00

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$0.00

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