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Ms. Howard from Poinciana, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Words

Help me give my students see encouraging word on our bulletin boards and doors.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Howard's classroom raised $269

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 Students

My students come from a variety of different demographics and backgrounds. We are a low-income, high poverty school with over 90% of our students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch under Title I services.

I have many students from Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.

In fact, about 40% of our school's current enrollment qualifies for ESOL services, which means that English is not their first language. They're struggling to understand, to learn, and to finally find their place in the new environment they're learning to call "home." I also have a few students that are physically impaired.

My kids are aspiring leaders, learners, and scholars and they would graciously appreciate your investment in their futures.

My Project

We are wanting to brighten up our Media Center with decorating our bulletin boards and doors. We like to encourage our students with Inspiring words and decorations.

We encourage our students to follow the guidelines of RAVE which stands for Respect, Appreciate, Value Everyone!

I also like to have a book clue wall. This wall gives clues to where hidden Gems (popular books) are located. Our students like looking for those Gems. We also have special needs students that respond to bright colors and visual guides. Thank you for your support!

Ms. Howard Laurel 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

999 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources Bling Letters with Jewels 5" Text Letters, 395/Pack • Quill.com $14.39 2 $28.78
Sparkle and Shine Gold Glitter Combo Pack EZ Letters, 219/Pack (130083) • Quill.com $11.69 2 $23.38
Creative Start Self-Adhesive 3"H Letters, Numbers, and Characters, Black, 240 Count, 3 Pack (098132PK3) • Quill.com $17.99 1 $17.99
Trend Enterprises 143' Black & White Terrific Trimmers Variety Pack, 44 Pack (T-90827) • Quill.com $16.19 1 $16.19
Teacher Created Resources Colorful Vibes Motivation Bulletin Board Set, 57/Set (TCR8781) • Quill.com $14.03 1 $14.03
Astrobrights Spectrum Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", 65 lbs, Assorted Colors, 100/Pack (91398) • Quill.com $12.14 1 $12.14
Trend Enterprises Toddler - 6th Grade Terrific Trimmer, Blue Water, 12/Pack • Quill.com $5.39 2 $10.78
Trend Color Blast Bolder Borders Variety Pack, x 1872", Assorted • Quill.com $10.16 1 $10.16
Ashley ASH11409, Magnetic Border, Emojis • Quill.com $4.76 2 $9.52
Carson-Dellosa Kids at Work Borders, Grades PK - 8 • Quill.com $4.31 2 $8.62
Hygloss Grade Toddler - 6 Classroom Border, Assorted Fish, 12/Pack • Quill.com $8.09 1 $8.09
ArtSkills 3" Text Letters and Numbers, Assorted Neon Colors, 310/Pack (PA-1464) • Quill.com $7.64 1 $7.64
Schoolgirl Style Simply Stylish Script Words: Teach Mini Bulletin Board Set (110421) • Quill.com $7.19 1 $7.19
Teacher Created Resources 2.75" x 35' Tropical Punch Circles Die-Cut Border Trim, 12 Pack (TCR3499) • Quill.com $3.59 2 $7.18
Teacher Created Resources TCR77307, Light Blue Marquee Magnetic Strips • Quill.com $5.39 1 $5.39
Eureka Peanuts Flying Ace Deco Trim (37 x 2.25) • Quill.com $4.31 1 $4.31
Creative Teaching Press CTP8346, Bold & Bright Sticky Notes Border • Quill.com $4.13 1 $4.13

Materials cost

$195.52

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$228.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.31

Total project goal

$268.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$268.76

2 Donors

-$262.88

Donations toward project cost

-$224.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.68

match offer

-$5.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$4.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

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$0.00

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