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Mr. Loya from El Paso, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering a New School Year

Help me give my students the tools to start the year with all of the essential material they need along with incentives that reflect their mastery of their social skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Loya's classroom raised $968

This project is fully funded

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

As we prepare for the new school year, I am enthusiastic about supporting my students' growth and learning. Their resilience, enthusiasm, and diverse perspectives inspire me daily. To further enhance their educational experience, we are seeking crucial resources: a laminator, batteries, a paper trimmer, seat cushions, a label maker, Chromebook chargers as other incentives and classroom essentials.

Impact on Learning:

Laminator: By preserving and enhancing materials like visual aids and instructional resources, a laminator ensures durability and reusability. This helps maintain engaging, high-quality resources that cater to various learning styles.

Batteries: Reliable batteries are essential for the operation of devices such as calculators and interactive tools. Consistent access to these resources ensures smooth, uninterrupted learning experiences.

Paper Trimmer: This tool improves the efficiency and precision of preparing instructional materials. It allows for quick, accurate cutting, ensuring that resources are neatly presented and saving valuable preparation time.

Seat Cushions: Providing added comfort, seat cushions help students maintain better posture and reduce distractions caused by physical discomfort, leading to improved focus and engagement.

Label Maker: A label maker helps organize classroom supplies and materials, reducing confusion and maintaining order. It also teaches students the value of organization and efficiency.

Chromebook Chargers: Ensuring Chromebooks are consistently charged is vital for uninterrupted access to digital learning tools, supporting continuous engagement with educational technology.

Goals for This Project:

Our goal is to create a supportive, inclusive classroom where every student can thrive. Your donation to these resources will enhance instructional quality, improve organization, and ensure that all students can engage fully with the curriculum.

What Makes My Students Special:

My students are remarkable for their resilience and eagerness to learn despite challenges. Their unique perspectives and determination inspire every achievement.

Thank you for considering our request and supporting an exceptional educational experience.

Mr. Loya Parkland Pre - Engineering Middle 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.

El Paso, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Frito Lay Variety Corn Chips, 30 Bags/Pack (295-00007) • Quill.com $56.99 1 $56.99
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
Frito Lay Variety Corn Chips, 1 oz., 50 Bags/Pack (220-00403) • Quill.com $53.99 1 $53.99
POWEROWL Rechargeable AA Batteries,2800mAh High Capacity Batteries 1.2V NiMH Low Self Discharge Pack of 8 • Amazon Business $16.98 3 $50.94
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 14", Cosmic Orange, 500 Sheets/Ream (22652) • Quill.com $25.19 2 $50.38
Celestron UpClose G2 8 x 40 Porro Binoculars • Carolina Biological Supply Company $43.42 1 $43.42
Westcott 12'' TrimAir Wood Guillotine Paper Cutter & Paper Trimmer, 30 Sheet (15106) • Amazon Business $40.22 1 $40.22
45W USB Type C Charger for HP Chromebook 14 14A G5 11 11A G6 X360 14-ca051wm 14-ca061dx 14-ca052wm 11-ae001tu 11-ae051wm Laptop Adapter Spectre x360 G5 Elite x2 Adapter Power Cord • Amazon Business $9.97 4 $39.88
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Blast-Off Blue, 500 Sheets/Ream (21906) • Quill.com $19.79 2 $39.58
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $12.90 3 $38.70
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Neon Pink, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91673) • Amazon Business $17.49 2 $34.98
Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Paper, 8 ½ x 11, 24 lb/89 gsm, Bright Purple, 625 Ct. (91675) "Amazon Exclusive" - More Sheets! • Amazon Business $17.15 2 $34.30
Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $33.21 1 $33.21
Seat Cushion & Lumbar Support Pillow for Office Chair, Car, Wheelchair Memory Foam Desk Chair Cushion for Sciatica, Lower Back & Tailbone Pain Relief Desk Pad with Adjustable Strap 3D Washable Cover • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
SanDisk 64GB Ultra SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - Up to 140MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, SD Card - SDSDUNB-064G-GN6IN • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Bright Blue, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91621) • Amazon Business $15.85 2 $31.70
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 $29.99 1 $29.99
ALKOO Case Compatible with DYMO LetraTag LT-100H Handheld Label Maker Machine, Holder for Labeler Makers Printer Machine & Labeling Tapes Refills, with Mesh Pocket for Accessories- (Grey Sponge) • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $19.68 1 $19.68
POWEROWL High-Capacity Alkaline AAA Batteries 48 Pack, 1.5v Long Lasting Triple A Battery, 10-Year Shelf Life • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Staples Hanging File Folder 1/5-Cut Tab Letter Size Standard Green 50/Box (ST266262-CC) • Staples $12.34 1 $12.34

Materials cost

$771.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$822.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.19

Total project goal

$967.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $967.93

3 Donors

-$472.50

Donations toward project cost

-$435.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.13

Matching donations from our partners

-$455.73

Match offers toward project cost

-$387.37

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$39.70

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