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Ms. Espinoza from Yuma, AZ is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Freedom Writers

My students need chart pads and markers in order for me to teach them how to write correctly and encourage them to continue to practice to be successful in the future.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Espinoza's classroom raised $333

This project is fully funded

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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

My 6th grade ELL class is very special to me. As a first year teacher, I have developed an attachment that makes me hungry to connect with them to get them to reach for the stars and beyond. They are not only struggling to learn the English language, but fight battles outside school in order to get ahead. Most of my students, have their parents in Mexico, and at times see them only once a week. Imagine being 11 and 12 year old separated from your parents in whom you depend on.

Everyday I tell my students they are "Tomorrow Leaders." These 6th graders need my full support and attention to encourage them not to give up.

They also need reassurance from the school faculty, community and their family members. We are their armor, and with these tools, they will continue to fight upcoming battles to win this war.

Language is a barrier in my class, I also have 2 Arabic students from Yemen who have no idea how to put on this armor that the school has provided. Resources are needed but I feel the attention of a teacher is a powerful tool that can benefit each student.

My Project

My students have the opportunity to come to the United States and have a free education. These students take advantage every minute they get. It is my job and responsibility as their leader to encourage them and help them succeed. I teach grammar, reading, and writing, and need supplies to help enhance their learning. I am requesting six Unruled Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pads, four Grid-ruled Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pads and Sharpie Markers.

My students have a journal, in which we write every morning, they are my Freedom Writers.

Standing in front of the classroom, using the post-it pad chart pages, encourages me put on a cape and take my students on a magic ride to the world of writing and reading.

The students have so much potential and be future leaders of the community.

Ms. Espinoza Rancho Viejo Elementary School Grades 6-8

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 a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pad, 30 Sheets, White, Unruled, 30"H x 25"W, 6/Ct • Staples Advantage $101.98 1 $101.98
Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pad, 30 Sheets, Grid Ruled, White, 30"H x 25"W, 2/Ct • Staples Advantage $32.36 2 $64.72
Sanford Sharpie King Size Permanent Markers, Chisel Tip, Red, 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $22.29 1 $22.29
Sharpie King Size Chisel Tip Permanent Markers, Blue, Dozen • Staples Advantage $22.29 1 $22.29
Sanford King-Size Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors • Staples Advantage $10.87 1 $10.87
Sharpie King Size Chisel Tip Permanent Markers, Black, Dozen • Staples Advantage $9.01 1 $9.01
Sanford Sharpie Permanent Markers, Chisel Tip, Red, 1/Pk • Staples Advantage $1.29 1 $1.29

Materials cost

$232.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$282.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.86

Total project goal

$332.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $332.42

3 Donors

-$332.07

Donations toward project cost

-$282.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.35

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 $0.00

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