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Ms. Barreda from Austin, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Give Our Students the Tools to Thrive This Summer

Help me help my students finish the school year strong and start summer school ready to learn! We’re in need of essential supplies to keep our classroom organized, engaging, and successful.

  • $472 goal

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

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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 Project

As we approach the end of the school year, I'm reaching out to ask for your support in helping my students finish strong and step into summer school ready to learn. We’ve come so far, and your generosity can help us cross the finish line—and beyond!

Our classroom is in need of essential supplies to stay organized, engaging, and focused.

From basic materials (pencil sharpeners, crayons, pencils, highlighters, dry-erase markers, masking tapes, paper clips, magnetic dots, tape dispensers) to tools (storage bins, rotating caddy, light covers, digital timer, hand pointers, squishy toys, hall passes) that inspire creativity and deeper learning, every item plays a part in our students’ success.

Your support, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference. With your help, we can ensure that every student has what they need to thrive during these final weeks and enter summer school with confidence and excitement.

Thank you so much for being a part of our journey. We couldn’t do it without you!

With gratitude,

Ms. Barreda

Ms. Barreda Idea Academy - Rundberg Grades 3-5

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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.

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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

Never Before Funded 120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Robot Pencil Sharpener, Fully Automatic Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Home, Classroom, Battery Operated • Amazon Business $31.99 2 $63.98
Crayola Crayon Classpack (832 Count), Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms,13 Sets of 64 Crayons, Kids Arts & Crafts Supplies • Amazon Business $62.68 1 $62.68
Creative Caddy Rotating Art Supply Organizer for Kids, Marker Organizer for Teacher Desk Storage, Pencil Art Caddy for Homeschool Supplies and Classroom Organization • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Fumete 400 Pcs Yellow Pencils Bulk Unsharpened Wood Pencils with Erasers 2 HB Pencil Wood Cased for Kids Students Back to School Office Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
ShadeMAGIC Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom Office - Light Filter Pack of (4); Eliminate Harsh Glare That Causing Eyestrain and Head Strain. Office & Classroom Decorations. Light Diffusers (4) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Ashley Productions 100-Minute Big Red Digital Timer Red 2 Pack (ASH10207-2) • Staples $26.63 1 $26.63
Nicunom 8 Packs Small Storage Bins with Lids, 3.2 QT Clear Storage Latch Box Plastic Storage Bins Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $21.31 1 $21.31
Learning Resources Patterned Hand Pointers - 3 Pieces, Ages 3+ Classroom Pointer for Kids, Reading Pointers for Kids, Homeschool and Classroom Supplies, Back to School • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
Sharpie Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip Highlighter Marker Set, Office Supplies And Classroom Supplies, Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $10.28 1 $10.28
DEWEL Colored Masking Tape 1 Inch,6 Rolls 22 Yard Rainbow Color Teacher Tape for Classroom Supplies Decoration, Painter Paper Tape Washi Tape Art Craft Tape for Kid, Arts & Crafts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
SEKEAHU Mochi Squishys Toys, Christmas Party Favors 25pcs Mini Kawaii Squishies, Stocking Stuffers for Kids Teens Adults, Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Supplies, Birthday Gifts for Kids Boys Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
X-bet MAGNET - Self Adhesive Magnet Dots (0.8" x 0.8") - Peel & Stick Magnetic Circles - Industrial Flexible Sticky Magnets - Sheets is Alternative to Magnetic Squares, Stickers, Strip & Tape • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Paper Clips,Deoot 200 PCS Medium Size Paper Clips Smooth & Durable Assorted Color Coated Paper Clips for Office School and Personal Use • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, 1 Dispenser, Two-Tone Black and Silver, Home Office and Back to School Supplies for Classrooms • Quill.com $6.14 1 $6.14
6 Sets Hall Passes for Classrooms, Unbreakable Hall Lanyards School Passes for Hall Bathroom Nurse Library Boy Girl and Office School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $5.09 1 $5.09

Materials cost

$365.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$400.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.72

Total project goal

$471.47

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