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Ms. Ross-Gutierrez from Bakersfield CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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End of the Year Classroom Essentials

Help me give my students classroom essentials needed for the end of the school year!

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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

This project is made to support my remarkable 5th-grade students, who have captured my heart with their boundless potential and enthusiasm for learning. It is my privilege to serve these young minds, and I am committed to providing them with the best possible educational experience.

My students are incredibly special.

They come from diverse backgrounds and often face economic challenges. Despite these hurdles, they approach each day with an insatiable curiosity, unbridled creativity, and a determination to excel. Their eagerness to learn, explore, and grow is truly inspiring. I witness their resilience, kindness, and their ability to embrace challenges with open hearts and open minds.These supplies are essential for maintaining an organized and conducive learning environment that promotes student success and engagement.

The allocated funds will be utilized to acquire a paper organizer cabinet, providing a systematic storage solution for worksheets, assignments, and educational materials. Additionally, lead pencils and refills will ensure that our students have access to writing utensils necessary for their daily academic activities. A label maker will facilitate efficient organization and identification of classroom resources, enhancing productivity and reducing instructional time spent searching for materials. Lastly, a wireless vacuum will help maintain cleanliness and hygiene within the classroom, promoting a healthy learning environment conducive to student well-being and academic achievement. Your support in funding these classroom essentials will directly contribute to the academic success and overall learning experience of our fifth-grade students.

Thank you for considering our grant request. Your investment in these critical supplies will have a lasting impact on our students' educational journey, ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to thrive in the classroom.

Ms. Ross-Gutierrez
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DEVAISE 5-Drawer Chest, Wood Storage File Cabinet with Wheels, White • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
iwoly Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Rechargeable with 2200mAh Detachable Battery, 18000Pa Cyclone Vacuum with HEPA Filter, Lightweight Portable Handheld Stick Vacuum for Hard Floor Car Cleaning • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
DYMO LetraTag 200B Bluetooth Label Maker • School Specialty $44.84 1 $44.84
Bic Mechanical Pencil #2 EXTRA SMOOTH, Variety Bulk Pack Of 40, 20 0.5mm With 20 0.7mm Led Pencils, Assorted Colored Barrels, for professional Office & School Use. • Amazon Business $15.31 2 $30.62
Morepack 840 Pieces Lead Refills,0.7 mm HB,Break Resistant Mechanical Pencil Refills,70 Tubes (840 Pieces) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Materials cost

$257.42

Vendor shipping charges

$4.48

Sales tax

$23.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$319.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.35

Total project goal

$375.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$375.66

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$375.66

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