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Mrs. Villafaña from Arleta, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Game On, Game Day

Help me give my students snacks, board games, and colored paper which help distinguish various assignments especially for those students with special needs.

  • $698 goal

This project expired on August 25, 2025.

This project expired on August 25, 2025.

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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

Students love playing games, competing, and receiving snacks. Teenagers seem to always be hungry for peer interaction and literally too. Learning to cooperate, communicate, and having fun while doing it through board games always brings smiles to their faces and fills the classroom with laughter. Giving snacks just because, or after a long day of standardized testing gives my students a little energy and gratitude for just being them.

In addition to board games, I am also requesting paper, but specifically colored paper for the reason that it helps distinguish assignments for students, helping especially those who have special needs.

As for requesting facial tissue, any teacher will tell you that whether winter colds or spring allergies, there is a constant need for facial tissue year-round.

Mrs. Villafaña Arleta High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Arleta, CA 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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Newsprint Paper; 24Lx36W" Sheets, 50 lbs. per Bundle • Quill.com $111.95 1 $111.95
Snacks PK 50 • Grainger $40.44 1 $40.44
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Candy Variety Pack – 5 lb Bulk Candy – Stunning Snacks Variety Pack – Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped – Twizzlers, Sour Patch, KitKat • Amazon Business $38.95 1 $38.95
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 3 $35.97
JAM Paper Plastic 3 Hole Punch 2-Pocket Folders Assorted Colors 12/Pack (383HHPRGBYPBLA) • Staples $30.66 1 $30.66
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 14 Cosmic Orange 500 Sheets/Ream (22652) • Staples $20.48 1 $20.48
Educational Insights Blurt! The Think-Fast, Shout-It Party Game - Board Games for Adult and Kids Ages 7+, Perfect for Kids and Family Game Night • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Tropical Colors 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Staples $18.34 1 $18.34
Exact Brights Colored Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Bright Purple 500 Sheets/Pack (26771) • Staples $17.74 1 $17.74
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 1 $17.69
Hasbro Boggle Board Game, Grammar, Elementary (C2187) • Quill.com $15.20 1 $15.20
Kleenex Boutique Standard Facial Tissues 2-Ply 90 Sheets/Box 6/Pack (21271) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Pulsar Pink 500 Sheets/Ream (21031) • Staples $14.71 1 $14.71
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Lift-Off Lemon 500 Sheets/Ream (21011) • Staples $14.27 1 $14.27
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Lunar Blue 500 Sheets/Ream (22521/21528) • Staples $13.12 1 $13.12
Classic Mancala - Fun Board Game for Friends and Family - Timeless Strategy Game • Amazon Business $12.75 1 $12.75
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Pink 500/Ream (14779) • Staples $10.54 1 $10.54
tingbowie Light Up Memory Game Handheld Electronic Toys Color Memorizing Classic Board Games Quiz Game with Lights and Sounds • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$506.75

Vendor shipping charges

$1.77

Sales tax

$46.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$592.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.56

Total project goal

$697.05

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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