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Mrs. Tan from Cerritos, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Tan's classroom raised $668

Essential Supplies for Creative, Engaged Learning

Help me give my students an organized, creative, and engaging hands-on classroom experience.

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Mrs. Tan Richard Gahr High School
Cerritos, CA Grades 9-12

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

The resources we are requesting, such as various sizes of poster paper, art supplies, beads, tissue/Kleenex, sanitizing wipes, storage boxes, sticky notes, gummy bears, printer ink, and reward prizes, will significantly enhance their learning environment. The arts and crafts supplies will allow students to create vibrant and informative projects, fostering creativity and critical thinking and can additionally be used for hands-on activities that reinforce collaborative work. Tissue and sanitizing wipes will help maintain a healthy and clean classroom, while storage boxes will keep our supplies organized. Sticky notes will be perfect for interactive lessons and brainstorming sessions. The gummy bears will be used in fun and engaging lessons, helping students visualize abstract ideas in a concrete and enjoyable way. Printer ink will enable us to print necessary materials and student work, ensuring that we have all the resources we need for effective learning.

My goals for this project are to create a classroom environment that is organized, stimulating, and conducive to both individual and collaborative learning.

By incorporating these resources, I aim to make our classroom a space where students feel motivated and equipped to explore new concepts, highlight creativity, and make learning in the Social Science classroom more hands-on and engaging.

What makes my students special is their resilience and determination. Despite any challenges they may face outside of school, they come to class ready to learn and support one another. These new supplies will not only enhance their educational experience but also help foster a positive and engaging learning environment. By providing these resources, we can ensure that every student feels valued and has the tools they need to succeed. Creating a well-organized and dynamic classroom will better meet their diverse needs, keeping them motivated, focused, and eager to achieve their full potential.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

175 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Tan Richard Gahr High School Grades 9-12

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.

Cerritos, CA 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

175 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Albanese World's Best True to Fruit™ – American Favorite Fruits Gummies, 0.75oz Bag of Candy (Pack of 200) • Amazon Business $66.00 2 $132.00
E-Z Ink (TM Compatible Toner Cartridge Replacement for Brother TN660 TN630 High Yield to use with HL-L2300D HL-L2380DW HL-L2320D DCP-L2540DW HL-L2340DW HL-L2360DW MFC-L2720DW Printer (Black, 4 Pack) • Amazon Business $35.97 2 $71.94
Kleenex Expressions Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 18 Flat Boxes, 160 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply (2,880 Total Tissues), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $33.49 2 $66.98
Amazon Basics Sticky Easel Rectangular Pad, 25 x 30-Inch, 4-Pack, White • Amazon Business $55.38 1 $55.38
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $55.14 1 $55.14
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent, 75 Wipes Per Tub, Box Of 6 Tubs • Amazon Business $28.74 1 $28.74
IRIS USA 6 Qt Clear Storage Box, BPA-Free Plastic Stackable Bin with Lid, Containers to Organize Shoes and Closet Shelves, Classroom Organization Teacher Tools, Game Storage, 20 Pack • Amazon Business $27.54 1 $27.54
1400pcs Letter Beads, 4x7 mm Acrylic Beads for Jewelry Making, Alphabet Beads for Bracelet Making in 28 Grid Box • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
2000Pcs Bubble Beads for Bracelets Making - Assorted Beads for Jewelry Making Supplies Plastic Beads for Hair Beads For Braids - Colorful Beads Charms for Jewelry Making Kits for Adults Women(0.24 In) • Amazon Business $7.89 3 $23.67

Materials cost

$485.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $44.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$567.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.07

Total project goal

$667.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $667.12

1 Donor

-$567.05

Donations toward project cost

-$567.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$100.07

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 $0.00

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