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Ms. Martinez from Bakersfield, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Martinez's classroom raised $398

Enhancing Student Learning Through Professional-Looking Packets

Help me give my students neatly bound packets for our students' cursive practice, work assignments, and other educational materials!

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Ms. Martinez Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
Bakersfield, CA Grades 3-5

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

Our students have been working hard on their cursive and other written assignments, and they deserve to have their work presented in a professional and organized manner. A binding comb machine will allow us to create high-quality packets for our students, showcasing their hard work and dedication. These packets will not only serve as a source of pride for our students but also as a valuable resource for them to refer back to.

A binding comb machine will enable us to create neatly bound packets for our students' cursive practice, work assignments, and other educational materials.

These packets will provide a polished presentation of their efforts, fostering a sense of accomplishment and pride in their work. Additionally, having organized packets will make it easier for students to keep track of their assignments and refer back to them as needed.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

31 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Martinez Christa McAuliffe Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bakersfield, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

31 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PrintFinish Coilbind S25A Upgraded Spiral Coil Binding Machine - with Electric Coil Inserter - Professionally Bind Presentations Documents - Free Crimper Free Box of 100 Plastic coils - 4 to 1 Pitch • Amazon Business $249.95 1 $249.95
120 Pack Plastic Spiral Binding Coils Binding kit Spirals Multi Size Spiral Binding Spines Binder Combs Spines, 4:1 Pitch, 1/4 5/16 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 Inch (Black) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$277.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$337.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.57

Total project goal

$397.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $397.11

1 Donor

-$198.56

Donations toward project cost

-$168.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.78

match offer

-$198.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$168.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.78

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 $0.00

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