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Ms. Ortiz from Baltimore, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essential Materials to Help Us Thrive

Help me give my students essential classroom materials such as scissors, white board erasers, a laminator to protect the resources we use around the classroom, a diverse variety of books to support their learning and much more!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ortiz's classroom raised $773

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 Students

Our classroom is composed of English Language Learners, Latinx and African American students. They are a diverse group of second grade students who come from different backgrounds and experiences. They are creative, innovative, and are curious to learn more about their community and the world.

My Project

The goal of this project is to provide our second grade students with essential materials that will enhance their learning. The materials being requested, such as the laminator, markers and privacy shields are among our most used items in the classroom. Additionally, I have included bilingual books to support our English Language Learners. As well as social justice books that will guide student learning in exploring topics such as gender, race, equity, and representation.

With your help, I can provide my students with the materials necessary to continue thriving in the classroom community.

We appreciate any help, thank you!!!

Ms. Ortiz Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School 27 Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Baltimore, MD View local requests

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

90 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Large Privacy Shields for Student Desks – Set of 12-3 Group Colors -Gloss - Study Carrel Reduces Distractions - Keep Eyes from Wandering During Tests, Red, Blue & Green School Supplies Pattern • Amazon Business $56.29 2 $112.58
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559-4) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Galadim Kids Scissors (36 Count Teacher Pack, Pointed-tip, 5.5 Inch) - 5.5’’ Soft Touch Pointed School Student Scissors Shears GD-016-P-L (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
30 Multicolored Dry Erase Pockets, Oversize 10 x 13 Pockets, Perfect for Classroom Organization, Reusable Dry Erase Pockets, Teaching Supplies, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $24.98 2 $49.96
Scotch Thermal Laminator and Pouch Bundle, 2 Roller System, Laminate up to 9" Wide (TL901X) with Scotch Laminating Pouches, 100-Pack (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $43.98 1 $43.98
Dry Erase Erasers, 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers Wiper for Classroom Office and Home (48mixed) • Amazon Business $13.58 3 $40.74
(50 Pcs) Fidget Poppers Popit Toy Pack Push Pop Bubble Popping Set It Mini Poppet Figit Package Figetget Spinners, Infinity Rubiks Cube Stress Relief Balls w Sensory Toys for Autistic ADHD Kids Girls • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Sensory Toys Set 38 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Color Swell Bulk Erasers - 108 Pack of Neon and Pink Erasers - Perfect for Offices, Classroom, Kids, Adults, Students, Families, and Donations • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sharpie 75846 Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 24-Count • Amazon Business $19.82 1 $19.82
Let's Mingle Conversation Starters School Edition | Classroom Learning | Distance Learning Game | Games For Kids Ages 4-8-12 | Great as Autism Learning Materials | Speech Therapy Materials • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
El color de tu piel (The Color of Your Skin) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Isabel and her Colores Go to School (English and Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Amazon Basics Clear Sheet Protector for 3 Ring Binder, 8.5" x 11" - 200-Pack • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns • Amazon Business $13.10 1 $13.10
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story • Amazon Business $12.68 1 $12.68
Heavy Duty Storage Pocket Chart with 5 Nametag Pockets, 3 Over Door Hangers Included, Hanging Wall File Organizer by Hippo Creation - Organize Your Assignments, Files, Scrapbook Papers & More • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Skin Like Mine (2) (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
The ABCs of Black History • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54
If You Were a Kid During the Civil Rights Movement (If You Were a Kid) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$583.17

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$34.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$656.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.93

Total project goal

$772.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$772.84

7 Donors

-$638.06

Donations toward project cost

-$597.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.65

match offer

-$70.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$59.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$64.78

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$0.00

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