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Ms. Marquez from Waterbury, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Helping With the Basics in Our ELA Classroom

Help me give my students the tools needed to be successful writers in our ELA classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Marquez's classroom raised $875

This project is fully funded

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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

Please help fund our ELA classroom with the essentials that we need to accelerate our learning and become successful writers. Though these supplies may seem simple, these are the things we constantly run out of in the classroom and are must haves to be successful writers. Along with those essentials, the cleaning supplies requested are also extremely necessary in lessening the spread of germs in our rooms. The games and snacks will help boost their interest and energy in the classroom. All of these basics tools will ensure that all students are set up for success when they enter the classroom, allowing them to work to their full potential.

Ms. Marquez Michael Wallace Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

90 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acme Heavy Duty Electric School Pencil Sharpener • Teachers' School Supply $85.45 1 $85.45
PURELL? Advanced Refreshing 12 oz. Gel Hand Sanitizer, Clean Scent, 12/Carton (3659-12) • Quill.com $69.99 1 $69.99
Lysol© Disinfecting Wipes - Lemon/Lime Blossom - 80 Ct. - Case of 6 • Nasco $56.35 1 $56.35
Kleenex Professional Anti-viral Facial Tissue, 3-Ply, White, 55 Sheets/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack, 4 Packs/Case (21286CT) • Quill.com $48.99 1 $48.99
BIC Xtra-Smooth Bright Edition Mechanical Pencils, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead, 24 Pencils/Blister, 6 Blisters/Pack (MPCE144E-BLK) • Quill.com $44.19 1 $44.19
Staples 1 Subject Notebook 8 x 10-1/2 College Ruled 48/Pack (27498CT) • Staples $40.62 1 $40.62
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Xuhal 150 Pcs Earbuds Bulk for Classroom Back to School Supplies 3.5mm Earphones Headphones Plug White Ear Buds Bundle for Kids Children Students School Libraries Hospitals • Amazon Business $35.79 1 $35.79
Logitech - Signature M650 Wireless Mouse with Silent Clicks - Graphite • Best Buy Education $32.76 1 $32.76
Turn in Trays Classroom, 4Pcs Paper Trays for Classroom, Book Baskets for Library, Drawers, Office, Home • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
School Smart Colored File Folders Two-Tone, Letter Size, 1/3 Cut Tabs, Assorted Colors, Pack of 100 • School Specialty $26.99 1 $26.99
DALTACK Paper Organizer for Desk, 5-Tier Desk Organizer Tray, Paper Organizer Storage, Paper Tray Organizer for Home Office School, White • Amazon Business $24.36 1 $24.36
Hasbro Classic Jenga Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $23.17 1 $23.17
School Smart Extra-Large Folders with Pockets, 9 x 12 Inches, Light Blue, Pack of 25 • School Specialty $19.27 1 $19.27
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (Pack of 54) • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
Paper Mate InkJoy 100 RT Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 20/Pack (1951396) • Quill.com $13.13 1 $13.13
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Dynamo Stapler With Pencil Sharpener, 20-Sheet Capacity, Ice Blue • Quill.com $12.23 1 $12.23
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen Medium Point Blue Ink 24/Pack (ZEB12225) • Staples $10.96 1 $10.96
Mattel UNO Card Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.96 1 $8.96
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 24 Pack (12221) • Quill.com $8.41 1 $8.41

Materials cost

$681.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$743.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.20

Total project goal

$874.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $874.69

1 Donor

-$874.69

Donations toward project cost

-$743.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$131.20

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