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

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Empowering Minds, Transforming Lives

Help me give my students the resources they need to succeed and build an environment where they can thrive.

  • $531 goal

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

This project expired on October 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

Students learn by seeing and doing. By modeling for my students with an up-to-date document camera, they will be able to see my thinking process, as well as my writing process. With effective and consistent modeling, my students will become the best thinkers and writers they can be. Students will use the personal whiteboards to plan, pre-write, and practice.

Snacks!

Snacks! Snacks! Snacks! Students are always hungry.

What better way to incentivize them with the snacks they love and crave? Help me keep their bellies full and their minds growing with snacks to keep them going.

Ms. Payen Legacy 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.

San Antonio, TX View local requests

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 100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
OKIOLABS OKIOCAM S-4K 8MP Webcam & Document Camera 2-in-1 with OKIOPoint Smart Visual Pointer, Document Camera for Teachers, Compatible w PC, Mac, Chromebooks • Amazon Business $78.00 1 $78.00
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 36/Pack (2138424) • Quill.com $32.31 2 $64.62
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 2 $42.76
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Pack Mini Dry Erase Board Classroom Set, Includes 30 Mini Whiteboards 9 x 12 Inch, Markers and Erasers, Lapboards Ideal for Teachers, Students, Group Participation • Amazon Business $42.13 1 $42.13
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87
Clipboards, HERKKA 32 Pack Hardboard Office Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, ECO Friendly • Amazon Business $34.77 1 $34.77
Bounty Select-A-Size Double Roll Paper Towels, 2-ply, 82 Sheets/Roll, 12 Rolls/Pack (66541/06130) • Quill.com $29.99 1 $29.99
Gardetto's Original Original Snack Mix 1.75 oz. 42 Bags/Pack (GEM49448) • Staples $24.99 1 $24.99
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Fathers Day Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Del Monte FRUIT CUP Snacks, Family Pack, No Sugar Added, 12-Pack, 4 oz Variety Pack • Amazon Business $7.82 1 $7.82
50 Pieces Colored Dice, 6 Sided Dice for Board Games, 14mm Bulk Dice for Math Learning, Dice for Classroom • Amazon Business $6.52 1 $6.52

Materials cost

$405.31

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$451.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.65

Total project goal

$530.99

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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