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Ms. Cates from Los Banos, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Support My Amazing Students and Their ELD Success!

Help me give my students the ability to learn in the most comfortable environment possible, read books that take them to new places, and gain strength in the English language with a bookshelf and fidget toys.

  • $731 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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

My students learn best in a strong classroom environment with a positive classroom culture where they can be themselves and feel safe - that's my classroom. I don't have a classroom library and the books will help me build a classroom library with engaging books students look forward to reading. Along with supplies like scissors, expo markers, fidget spinners, and paper that will ensure my students have the appropriate supplies in their learning environment. The proper classroom materials will enable me to support the continued growth of English language learners. They deserve to have materials that support their learning and strengthen their future! Please help donate to my beautiful classroom!!! Thank you!

Ms. Cates Pacheco High School Grades 9-12

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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Los Banos, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

67 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Single-Sided Book Display, Classroom Bookshelf, Natural • Amazon Business $154.28 1 $154.28
356 PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack,Valentines Day Gifts for Kids, Birthday Gift Toys, Stocking Stuffers, Christmas Gifts, Valentine's Day Party Toys Assortment, Treasure Box Birthday Party, Goodie Bag Stuffers for Kids, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Filler Stuffers Toys for Classroom • Amazon Business $36.89 1 $36.89
120Pcs Fidget Toy Pack, Stress&Anxiety Relief Tools Bundle Fidget Toys Set for Kids Adults, Sensory Fidget Pack, Autistic ADHD Toys, Fidget Box with Push Bubbles • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $35.09 1 $35.09
Scissors Bulk 30-Pack, All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Sharp Scissors for Office Home General Use Craft Supplies, High/Middle School Classroom Class Older Kids Scissor Set, Right / Left Handed • Amazon Business $28.88 1 $28.88
Oxford Filler Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", College Rule, 3-Hole Punched, 2,000 Sheets of Loose-Leaf Paper for 3 Ring Binders, 4 Packs of 500, White (62331) • Amazon Business $28.54 1 $28.54
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
INNERICONS Mindfulness Therapy Games: Social Skills Game That Teaches Mindfulness for Kids, Teens and Adults Effective for Self Care, Communication Skills 40 Cards for Play Therapy • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Teacher Created Resources 20635 Foam: Retell a Story Cubes • Amazon Business $15.82 1 $15.82
VIBRANZ-LAB Cute Tape Dispenser Desk Home Office Desk Supplies Fun Desk Accessories Floral Office Tape Dispensers Cute Office Supplies for Women Desk Weighted Non-Skid Non-Slip Base • Amazon Business $15.50 1 $15.50
Bertiveny Teacher Stamps for Grading Classroom，Parent Signature Self-Inking Teacher Stamp Set School Supplies Stamps for Homework Reward with 8 pcs Teacher Supplies for Classroom Elementary(Rainbow) • Amazon Business $14.67 1 $14.67
SHARPIE S-Note Creative Markers, Highlighters, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 24 Count • Amazon Business $13.64 1 $13.64
Paper Mate InkJoy Pens, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted, 14 Count • Amazon Business $13.48 1 $13.48
Lin-Manuel Miranda Good Morning Merchandise - Positive Quotes Wall Decor Poster - Motivational Wall Art - Bathroom Decor for Women - Unique Funny Housewarming Gift for Her, Wife - 8x10 Room Decoration • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
ONEDONE Reward Punch Cards (Pack of 200) Behavior Incentive Awards for Kids Students Teachers Home Classroom School Business Loyalty Gift Card - 3.5" x 2" • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
ZEBRA PENS, bulk pack of 24 ink pens, Z-Grip Retractable ballpoint pens Medium point 1.0 mm, 12 black pens & 12 Blue pens combo pack • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
Amazon Basics Multipurpose, Comfort Grip, PVD coated, Stainless Steel Office Scissors - Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Amazon Basics Stapler, Full-strip Desktop Stapler, Metal Office Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, 3-Pack • Amazon Business $10.07 1 $10.07
Chalkboard Hall Pass Lanyards School Passes Set of 6 for School Classroom Teacher Gift • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Nathaniel Hawthorne - Words - 11x14 Unframed Typography Book Page Print - Makes a Great Gift for Writers and Poets - Highschool English Literature Classroom Posters Under $15 for Book Lovers • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Assorted Bright Colors, 3x3 in, 15 Pads/Pack, 45 Sheets/Pad, 2x the Sticking Power, Recyclable (654-15SSCP), Multi-color • Amazon Business $8.92 1 $8.92
300 Pcs Paper Clips, Binder Clips and Rubber Bands, Office Supply Set, Paper Clips and Paper Clamps, School Supplies Office Supplies Teacher Supplies for Office Desk Essentials (Assorted Sizes) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Mr. Pen Erasers for Pencils, 120 Pack, Pencil Top Erasers, Eraser Caps, Pencil Erasers for Kids, Cap Erasers, Eraser Tops, Pencil Topper Erasers. Ereaser • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94

Materials cost

$533.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $48.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$620.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.50

Total project goal

$730.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $730.02

1 Donor

-$730.02

Donations toward project cost

-$620.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.50

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