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Ms. Samantha Ruiz from Hialeah, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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For Everlasting Mental Health Materials

Help me give my students a laminating machine and supplies to keep our mental health materials ever-lasting.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Samantha Ruiz's classroom raised $500

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

Our classroom laminator broke a few days ago after over a decade of use. Laminating is vital for us, especially because we have students who struggle with identifying items and another who has a tendency to drool on his assignments.

A new laminator will help us protect student work, visuals, reading charts, and mental health materials.

Laminating outside the classroom is both time-consuming and costly. By donating a new laminator, you’ll improve the protection and presentation of our mental health materials and make our classroom more welcoming and engaging.

Thank you so much in advance for your support. We are truly grateful.

Ms. Samantha Ruiz Westland Hialeah Senior 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.

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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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HABUTWAY Bean Bag Chair 3Ft Luxurious Velvet Ultra Soft Fur with High-Rebound Memory Foam for Adults Plush Lazy Sofa with Fluffy Removable Sponge 3'(Dark Blue) • Amazon Business $68.99 2 $137.98
Laminator Machine for A3/A4/A6, YE381 13inch Thermal & Cold Laminating Machine for Home Office School Teacher Use with 50 Pouches, Paper Trimmer and Corner Rounder • Amazon Business $53.91 2 $107.82
3M Laminating Pouch Kit with All Varieties of Laminating Pouche (1) • Amazon Business $34.18 1 $34.18
Koala Hot Thermal Laminating Pouches 5 mil 11.5x17.5 Inches Clear Laminating Sheets for Seal 11x17 Inches Photos and Documents 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $26.90 1 $26.90
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $10.37 2 $20.74
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Premium Quality, 5 Mil Thick for Extra Protection, 50 Pack Letter Size Laminating Sheets, Our Most Durable Lamination Pouch, 8.9 x 11.4 inches, Clear (TP5854-50) • Amazon Business $18.17 1 $18.17
Mental Health Awareness Wall Collage Kit - Mental Health Room Decor - Mental Health Aesthetic Pictures - Motivational Wall Art,Mental Health Gifts for Teen Girls(50 Set 4x6 inch) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Therapy Games for Teens: Easy and Practical CBT and DBT Tools: Manage Anxiety, Depression, and Stress, Improve Communications Skills and Self-Esteem through Fun Activities (Mental Health Workbooks) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Outus 9 Pieces Mental Health Posters Anxiety Therapy Motivational Poster Psychologist Counselor Inspirational Posters Positive Quotes Wall Decor Classroom for Home Office, 8 x 10 Inch(Retro Style) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$388.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.93

Total project goal

$499.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $499.51

1 Donor

-$249.76

Donations toward project cost

-$212.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.46

match offer

-$249.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.46

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