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Ms. P. Castro from Pharr, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Equipping Our Classroom with Essential Items

Help me give my students a well-stocked classroom with all the essentials, from crayons to Post-it notes.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. P. Castro's classroom raised $335

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

My vibrant and eager dual language 2nd graders are the heart of our classroom. They come to school each day, excited to learn and explore new concepts in both English and Spanish. To nurture their curiosity and ensure a clean, organized, and creative learning environment, I need your help in providing essential classroom supplies.

My goal is to equip my students with the necessary supplies to enhance their learning experience, keep them engaged, and help them feel proud of their work.

The items I'm requesting, like the X-ACTO Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener and EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, will keep our classroom running smoothly, enabling students to focus on their learning rather than on broken pencils or dry markers. Germ-X Hand Sanitizer and Clorox Disinfecting Wipes will help us maintain a clean and healthy space, reducing the risk of illness. Tools like the Mead Spiral Notebooks and Crayola Crayon Tub will unleash their creativity and support their writing and drawing projects.

These young scholars are special because they are mastering two languages simultaneously and growing into future leaders who can communicate across cultures. Your support will make all the difference!

Ms. P. Castro Kelly - Pharr Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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

24 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, SafeStart Auto-Motor, Ideal for Home and School Use • Amazon Business $44.46 1 $44.46
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Board Classroom Pack - Mini Lapboard School Supplies for Teachers, Students - Includes 30 each Erasable White Boards, 2 Inch Felt Erasers and Black Dry Erase Markers (35090) • Amazon Business $36.18 1 $36.18
Mead Spiral Notebook, 24 Pack, 1-Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", 70 Sheets per Notebook, Color Will Vary (05510) • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer, Back to School Supplies, Moisturizing Gel with Vitamin E, Instant and No Rinse Formula, Large Family-Size Flip Top Bottle, 32 Fl Oz (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $23.56 1 $23.56
Crayola Crayon Tub (240ct), Bulk Crayon Set, Kids Coloring & Art Supplies, Crayons for Kids, Elementary & Preschool Classroom Supplies [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $22.10 1 $22.10
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 8 Cube Boxes, 80 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens | Medium Point 0.7 Millimeter Marker Pens | Back to School Supplies for Teachers & Students | Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Limited Edition Color Collection, 3x3 in, 15 Pads/Pack, 45 Sheets/Pad • Amazon Business $13.25 1 $13.25
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Household Essentials, 75 Count, Pack of 3 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Count • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $7.52 1 $7.52
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 50-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $7.34 1 $7.34

Materials cost

$250.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$284.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.24

Total project goal

$334.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $334.94

3 Donors

-$190.26

Donations toward project cost

-$165.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.79

match offer

-$140.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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