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Mrs. K Rodriguez from San Luis, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Learning: A Brighter Classroom for Brighter Minds

Help me give my students essential classrooms materials, engaging board games, incentives for learning, organizational materials to keep our classroom efficient, and cozy reading corner for well-rounded and enriching educational experience.

  • $1,931 goal

This project expired on February 4, 2024.

This project expired on February 4, 2024.

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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

I am absolutely delighted to share with you a project that is very close to my heart—a project aimed at enriching the learning experience for my exceptional students. Your support is the key to turning this vision into a reality, and I am grateful for the opportunity to present it to you.

Being witness to the resilience and unbridled joy my students exhibit in the process of discovery fuels my passion for creating a nurturing environment for them.

Now, I would like to take a moment to outline some specific items and their potential impact on my students' learning:

Basic Classroom Materials: Markers, Electric Sharpener, Paper Cutter, Three-Hole Puncher, and Testing Cover Folders will transform everyday items into tools of creativity and organization.

Fun Learning Materials: Introducing Math Learning Board Games—a perfect asset for breaking free from traditional textbooks and fostering a love for problem-solving.

Motivational Materials and Incentives: Comfy Seats for the Reading Corner, Classic Board Games, Bluetooth Speaker, Birthday Pencils, and Birthday Bracelets will contribute to creating a comfortable space, fostering friendly competition, and celebrating each student's uniqueness.

Classroom Storage Materials: Utilizing paper trays and construction paper cubbies will instill responsibility and tidiness through organized storage.

Classroom Environment Materials: Introducing theme magnetic borders and nice wallpaper for bulletin boards to stimulate creativity and instill pride in our shared learning space.

My overarching goal with this project is to create a dynamic learning environment that caters to diverse needs and fosters a love for learning beyond the prescribed curriculum. I invite you to join me in turning our classroom into a haven of growth and discovery.

Thank you for considering and supporting our educational journey.

Mrs. K Rodriguez Desert View Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

Never Before Funded 26 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 4 $279.96
JBL - Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black • Best Buy Education $195.36 1 $195.36
Classic Games - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $154.76 1 $154.76
Lakeshore Privacy Partitions - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 3 $149.97
Mount-It! Rolling Adjustable Laptop Tray and Projector Cart (MI-7945) • Staples $80.35 1 $80.35
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper�Roll, 4' x 12', White Wood (TCR77366) • Quill.com $24.99 3 $74.97
X-ACTO 12" Guillotine Trimmer, Black (26232) • Quill.com $69.99 1 $69.99
Nasco Single-Sided Unlined Dry-Erase Board • Nasco $2.51 26 $65.26
KleenSlate© Black Small Dry-Erase Markers with Eraser • Nasco $31.24 2 $62.48
Bostitch Impulse 30 Electric Stapler 30 Sheet Capacity Black (2210) • Staples $36.43 1 $36.43
Magnetic Hooks - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 3 $35.97
Staples Heavy Duty Hanging File Folder 5-Tab Letter Size Assorted Colors 25/Box (ST875411-CC) • Staples $15.93 2 $31.86
Lakeshore Are You Ready for 4th Grade? Game Show® • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Pacon Classroom Construction Paper Storage 26 7/8 x 16 7/8 x 18 1/2 White (PAC001316) • Staples $27.92 1 $27.92
TRU RED� Side Load Stackable Plastic Letter Tray, White, 6/Pack (TR55330) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Post-it Notes 3 x 3 Poptimistic Collection 100 Sheets/Pad 18 Pads/Cabinet Pack (654-18CTCP) • Staples $23.90 1 $23.90
Bostitch EZ Squeeze� Three-Hole Punch, 12 Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (2101) • Quill.com $18.99 1 $18.99
BIC Intensity Advanced Dry Erase Markers, Fine Bullet Tip, Assorted, 12/Pack (GELIPP121AST) • Quill.com $18.79 1 $18.79
Teacher Created Resources Happy Birthday Wristband Pack of 36 (TCR6577) • Staples $15.76 1 $15.76
Crayola Take Note! Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, Dozen (30001) • Quill.com $12.59 1 $12.59
Eucalyptus Branch Magnetic Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
Happy Birthday! Pencils - Set of 24 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 2 $11.98
25 Super Cool Math Board Games • AKJ Education $11.67 1 $11.67
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted Dozen (30075) • Staples $8.04 1 $8.04

Materials cost

$1,471.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.77

Sales tax

 $105.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,641.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$289.63

Total project goal

$1,930.89

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