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

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Kindness Is Contagious; Pass It On!

Help me give my students markers, pens, sticky notes, gift cards, stickers, bracelets, thank you cards, and appreciation/ motivational cards to promote kindness at our school.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Valdez's classroom raised $495

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

Help me spread kindness around my middle school! I need markers, stickers, bracelets, sticky notes, gift cards, thank you cards, and appreciation cards to help my students spread kindness. World Kindness Day is November 13, and my students will be ready to perform simple acts to spread kindness. My students will use the markers to create posters that encourage acts of kindness, and the colorful pens will be used to decorate thank you cards they will write to a classmate who has shown an act of kindness around the school.

My students will learn that "One Kind Word Can Change Someone’s Entire Day" and that it is possible to change the world with one kind act at a time!

My students will use the sticky notes to create notes of encouragement, motivation, positivity, and kindness that they will pass out during nutrition or lunch to someone they don't know.

Each student will receive two bracelets, one that they will keep and the other one that they will give away to someone who is in need of some positivity and kindness. Stickers are beloved by middle school students and will be passed out by students when they see someone else spreading kindness. Lastly, the gift cards will be used for a secret raffle. My students will be entered into a raffle based on how many acts of kindness they have performed and observed by other adults, and a student winner will be selected at the end of the month. Thank you for supporting my project!

Mrs. Valdez Florence Nightingale Middle School Grades 6-8

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

200 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classpack Washable Kids' Markers, Fine, Assorted Colors, 200/Carton (58-8211) • Quill.com $89.99 1 $89.99
Starbucks $10 Gift Cards (4-Pack) • Amazon Business $40.00 1 $40.00
60 Pieces Motivational Quote Rubber Wristbands Colored Inspirational Silicone Bracelets Stretch Unisex Wristbands for Women Men Gifts, 20 Styles (Dark Colors) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Sticky Notes Bulk, Ezzgol 60 Pads Sticky Notes, 3 X 3 Inch, 100 Sheets/Pad, Assorted Bright Colors Sticky Notes Pack,Great Sticking Power • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
24 You Are Awesome Cards with Envelopes,Encouragement Notecards for Appreciation and Recognition-I Appreciate You,You Are Awesome,Thank You for Making a Difference Kudos Cards for Employee,Students,Teachers • Amazon Business $11.19 2 $22.38
Post-it Colored Transparent Sticky Notes, 3x3 in, 8 Pads/Pack, 36 Sheets/Pad, Sticks Securely and Removes Cleanly • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Kindness Stickers | 50 Pcs Vinyl Waterproof Be Kind Stickers for Water Bottle, Laptop, Phone, Scrapbook, Skateboard - Be Kind Motivation Quote Stickers and Decals Gifts for Kids, Teens, Adults • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
Crayola Washable Broad Line Bulk Markers 12 Pack Black (58-7800-051) • Staples $8.19 2 $16.38
60 Pieces Motivational Quote Rubber Wristbands Colored Inspirational Silicone Bracelets Stretch Unisex Wristbands for Women Men Gifts, 20 Styles (Vivid Colors) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Paper Mate Flair Guard Pens - Journaling Pack, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $13.33 1 $13.33
1000 Pcs Kindness and Vibes Stickers Be Kind Sticker Positive Affirmation Stickers Inspirational Motivational Sayings Encouraging Colorful Assortment Sticker for Scrapbooking, Arts, DIY Crafts (Boho) • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.88 2 $11.76
Kindness Cards Compliment Wildflower Printed Cards Random Acts Pay It Forward Stocking Stuffers Gift Ideas Business Card Size Wild Flowers Watercolor Roses Daisies (25 count) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
AHP Be Kind Cards-Encourage Acts of Kindness-Box of 100 • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$346.99

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$28.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.16

Total project goal

$494.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$494.39

1 Donor

-$247.20

Donations toward project cost

-$210.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.08

match offer

-$247.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$210.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.08

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$0.00

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