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Ms. Calvo from San Jose CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Interactive Notebooks to Replace Our Outdated Textbooks!

Help me give my students Composition Notebooks and supplies such as highlighters, colored pencils, and tape for Interactive Notebooks to replace old textbooks.

  • $4,298 goal

This project expired on August 6, 2020.

This project expired on August 6, 2020.

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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 Students

In a neighborhood where parents care so much about their children's safety and education, many of them cannot provide the many resources needed to help their children be as prepared as they can be to be successful. Our students overcome many economic and social barriers and really are resilient, despite the obstacles. For many of our students who are trying to simply survive and to help their family survive, we (as a staff) try to provide as much as we can to these well deserving students.

Our World Languages department is small, but we have tried to create a sense of unity within our department and last year, because of very outdated textbooks, we decided to start Interactive Notebooks with our students, but we cannot sustain it for next year.

Due to some regulations, we are not allowed to require supplies, but this year was so successful that we want to keep it going. Students have all their notes, work, and essential information in their notebooks and even through this Distance Learning, our department keeps up the use of these Notebooks to keep a sense of structure and familiarity. Please consider investing in our students.

My Project

Our high school students work hard and deserve the best and at this point, that means, better resources than the textbooks that are very outdated. Our Notebooks allows them to keep their vocabulary, their grammar notes, and their practice all in one area.

Our teachers are working hard to be more creative, but the funds are limited and most of us have to pay out of pocket.

Please consider investing in these Royals who need to prepare to compete with other high schools that do have resources, as they prepare for college.

Ms. Calvo
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Composition Notebook, 9.75" x 7.5", College Ruled, 80 Sheets, Black (40451M-CC) • Staples Advantage $2.32 460 $1,067.20
TRU RED Tank Highlighter with Grip, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 5/Pack (TR54583) • Staples Advantage $4.49 200 $898.00
Crayola Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 12/Box (68-4012) • Staples Advantage $2.13 200 $426.00
Scotch Transparent Tape, 3/4" x 36 yds., 12 Rolls/Pack (600-12PK) • Staples Advantage $33.49 5 $167.45
Exact ASTROBRIGHTS Multipurpose Paper, 24 Lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted, 1250/Carton (22998) • Staples Advantage $32.81 5 $164.05
Inkology Round Glitter Pencil Pouch, Assorted, 8" x 2", 12 Pack (4028) • Staples Advantage $50.00 3 $150.00
Mr. Sketch Scented Stix Water Based Markers, Fine, Assorted Colors, 216/Carton (1905315) • Staples Advantage $67.49 2 $134.98
Staples Composition Notebook, 9.75" x 7.5", College Ruled, 80 Sheets, Green (27626M) • Staples Advantage $3.37 40 $134.80
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, 0.24 Oz., 60/Pack (E501) • Staples Advantage $23.29 5 $116.45
Duck HD Clear, Acrylic Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (441962) • Staples Advantage $15.16 1 $15.16

Materials cost

$3,274.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$299.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$49.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,652.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$644.61

Total project goal

$4,297.39

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

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