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Mrs. Contreras from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Homework Folders, New School Year Basics

Help me give my students folders, dry erase markers, mini dry erase erasers, and neon pencils.

  • $216 goal

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

This project expired on August 31, 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

These home connector folders are just what we need to start off the year on the right foot. They help my little first graders stay organized and keep their school work in a safe place. They also help me stay connected with parents when sending important notes and flyers home.

Teaching kids at an early age to be responsible and organized is an important detail and I try my best to instill this in them every year.

The markers are also an essential item we use daily in our classroom. Students use these dry erase markers on their white boards during our phonics, writing, and math lessons. These neon pencils are also great for students learning to print nicely. Lastly, students need dry erase erasers to use with their dry erase board and markers. Thank you for taking the time to read our project and possibly donating to it.

Mrs. Contreras Gates 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.

Los Angeles, 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

26 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nicky's Folder® English Communicator, Parent-Teacher Folder, Patented Tear-Resistant, Flexible Plastic, 2 Inside Pockets, 2 Exterior Sleeves, Letter Size Paper, Single Color (24 Pack) (Green) • Amazon Business $57.49 1 $57.49
Dixon Ticonderoga My First Tri-Write Neon Pencils - Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $9.96 4 $39.84
LAZGOL Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 96 Pack Fine Point Tip Black Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Whiteboard Markers for Back to School, Office, Home, Work On White board & Calendar, Refrigerator. • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (03, 4 Color) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$129.21

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$11.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$182.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.28

Total project goal

$215.20

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

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