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Mrs. Williams from Colorado Springs, CO is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Helping Learners Feel Prepared, Confident, and Cared For

Help me give my students supplies that help them feel prepared, supported, successful, and excited to learn!

  • $407 goal

This project expired on November 16, 2025.

This project expired on November 16, 2025.

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 English Language Learners are some of the most resilient and inspiring students I know. Every day, they come to class ready to take on the challenge of learning not just new content, but a whole new language. This project will help create a learning space where they feel supported, included, and empowered.

The earbuds will allow students to focus during language activities and assessments, helping them build skills at their own pace.

The folders will keep their growing collection of work organized and accessible, while pens, mechanical pencils, white-out, and a stapler will help them complete assignments with confidence. The thank you cards will give them a real-world way to practice kindness and written communication. Board games build language skills naturally and offer conversation and collaboration in a fun and engaging way. Candy is a small treat that goes a long way in creating joy, encouragement, and connection.

The supplies are simple, but they help build a classroom where my students feel seen, valued, and capable. Your support shows them that their hard work matters and that they’re not alone on this journey. Thank you for your support! We truly appreciate it.

Mrs. Williams Mesa Ridge 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.

Colorado Springs, CO View local requests

More than half 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

Never Before Funded 30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped - Parade Kid’s Dream, 5lb of Individually Wrapped Party Candy Variety Mix Bag, Kid’s Favorite Sweets Giant Bag Assorted Classic Candies for Pinata Filler, Goodie Bag • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Better Office Products 2 Pocket Glossy Laminated Paper Folders, Assorted Colors, Letter Size, Paper Portfolios Box of 25 Assorted Color Folders (no prongs) • Amazon Business $19.79 2 $39.58
Better Office Funny Pun Thank You Cards with Envelopes, 4" x 6", Assorted Colors, 50/Pack (64650-50PK) • Quill.com $29.96 1 $29.96
AGO QnA ESL Card Game for Learning English. 3 Level Box Set. Practice English Conversation Through Play! • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Kids Bulk Earbuds Headphones with Microphone 30 Packs Multi Colored, Wholesale Stereo Earphones with Mic for School Classroom Students Children Gifts (30Pack) • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
T MARIE 24 Blank Greeting Cards 4.5” x 6.25” with Envelopes and Stickers, Card Assortment Pack for All Occasions - Floral Watercolor Birds Boxed Set • Amazon Business $12.90 2 $25.80
1InTheOffice Manila Folders 8.5 x 11, 1/3 Cut Manila File Folders Letter Size, Assorted Tab, 100/Pack • Amazon Business $23.48 1 $23.48
Bostitch Office Executive 3 in 1 Stapler, Includes 210 Staples and Integrated Staple Remover, One Finger Stapling, No Effort, 20 Sheet Capacity, Spring Powered Stapler, Black/Gray (INP20) • Amazon Business $15.66 1 $15.66
Skillmatics Guess in 10 Educational Board Game, for Families and Kids Ages 5 and up, Animals • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
AGO Q&A Purple (Level 4) ESL Card Game for Learning English • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Skillmatics Guess in 10 Junior Food We Eat for Kids, Boys, Girls, and Families Who Love Card Games, Board Games and Educational Toys, Travel Friendly, Gifts for Ages 3, 4, 5, 6 • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
BIC Round Stic Grip Xtra Comfort Fashion Ball Point Pen; Purple; 12 Pack • Amazon Business $3.77 3 $11.31
BIC Xtra Smooth Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead (MP40TX-BLK) • Quill.com $10.14 1 $10.14
Bostitch Professional Magnetic Easy Staple Remover Tool - 3 Pack Neon Colored Staple Puller Stick for Office Home & School. • Amazon Business $9.92 1 $9.92
BIC Wite-Out Quick Dry Correction Fluid 20 ml. White 2/Pack (WOFQDP24-A-WHI) • Staples $6.94 1 $6.94

Materials cost

$311.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$345.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.02

Total project goal

$406.78

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

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