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Ms. Ornelas from Gardena, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Help me give my students yummy snacks and Chinese New Year decorations to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ornelas's classroom raised $169

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

I teach Kindergarten in a dual language classroom. My students are 6 years old and they love to learn about different cultures. I am currently reading the following books to my students: "Dragon Dance", "Celebrating Chinese New Year", and " Bringing in the New Year". They enjoy learning about the Chinese festivities and their many contributions.

Because they learn better through experience and exploration we are currently organizing our room and trying to keep it clean.

We are definitely ready to welcome in the New Year!

With this in mind, I am requesting chocolate coins, yummy snacks, red envelopes, and small toys. Having these resources will

create memorable learning experiences for my students.

I hope you share our vision and are able to help us out.

Ms. Ornelas 135th Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Gardena, 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

24 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Albert Premier Belgian Chocolate Gold Coins Bulk - 1.3 Pound Approx 115 Individually Wrapped Coins Box, OU-D Kosher Certified Milk Chocolate Hanukkah Gelt Half Dollar Coins - For Hanukkah Celebrations, Gifts & Treats • Amazon Business $24.61 1 $24.61
Botan Ame Rice Candy, 0.75 Ounce (Pack of 20), Package May Vary • Amazon Business $23.83 1 $23.83
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Snackzilla Fortune Cookies, Fortune Cookies Individually Wrapped Bulk, Fortune Cookies Bulk (30), Fortune Cookies for Kids, Chinese New Year Fortune Cookies… (30 Pieces) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Chinese Good Luck Candy • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
SEPGLITTER Chinese New Year Red Envelopes 2025, 54PCS Lunar New Year of the Snake Red Envelopes for Spring Festival 12 Styles Hong Bao Red Pocket Lucky Money Envelopes with Gold Raised Foil Snake • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Chinese New Year Decorations 2025 Blessing Door Sticker Decorative New Year Zodiac Snake Character Ornament Wall Window Clings for Home House Restaurant Store Party Decoration, Gold &Pink, Medium • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$102.18

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.25

Total project goal

$168.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$168.31

3 Donors

-$77.16

Donations toward project cost

-$73.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

match offer

-$81.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$69.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.20

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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