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Ms. Escalera from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Fund A First-Year Teacher's Classroom

Hello everyone! I am a first-year teacher and would love your support in purchasing some classroom supplies such as a subscription to TIME for Kids, crayons, and other items.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Escalera's classroom raised $588

This project is fully funded

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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

Hello everyone! I am a first-year teacher and will step foot in my classroom with minimum supplies. I would love and appreciate your support with some supplies some are general supplies(pencils, pencils,crayons) and some that will help us in our learning (TIME for kids, Whiteboards)

I have not met my students yet but I am sure that they are wonderful and I want to provide them with fun lessons and activities where they learn and have fun while doing so.

I can't wait to meet them! Thank you in advance!

Ms. Escalera 49th Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TIME For Kids - Grade 3-4 with Teacher's Guide and financial bonus issues • TIME for Kids $5.50 30 $165.00
Crayola Crayon Classpack, School Supplies, 16 Colors (50 Each), 800 Ct, Standard , Red • Amazon Business $80.12 1 $80.12
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Pack Dry Erase Lapboard Classroom Set, Includes 30 Whiteboards 9 x 12 Inch, 30 Markers, 30 Erasers, Ideal for Teachers, Students, Sunday School, Group Participation • Amazon Business $44.64 1 $44.64
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $33.97 1 $33.97
Really Good Stuff Stackable Plastic Book and Organizer Bins for Classroom or Home Use – Sturdy Plastic Baskets in Fun Neon Colors (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $33.05 1 $33.05
Laminator, Laminator Machine, Thermal Laminator A4, Laminator with Laminating Sheets, Personal Laminator, 30pcs Laminating Pouches, Corner Rounder • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Color Your Classroom Class Jobs Bulletin Board • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Really Good Stuff Morning Meeting Chips for Kids - Conversation Starters for PreK through Elementary Classrooms - Students Learn & Improve Communication, Listening, & Vocabulary Skills - Sturdy & Waterproof - Included: 40 Unique Meeting Chips, 6cm • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
Hall Pass Lanyards and School Passes Set of 6 for School Supplies Teachers’ Helper Classroom Gift • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$424.50

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$38.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$499.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.18

Total project goal

$587.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$587.89

1 Donor

-$293.94

Donations toward project cost

-$249.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.09

match offer

-$293.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$249.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.09

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$0.00

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