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Ms. Lanos from Rochester, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Laminator's Touch: Preserving Excellence

Help me give my students a wide range of materials and tools such as a laminator to help preserve learning and whiteboards to make learning an interactive experience.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lanos's classroom raised $347

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 Project

I love my students for a multitude of reasons, and it goes beyond just being their teacher. Their curiosity, resilience, and unbridled enthusiasm for learning inspire me every day. Each child is a unique individual, and it's a privilege to be a part of their journey. In this essay, I want to discuss how the introduction of a laminator and whiteboards into our classroom can further nurture their growth and love for learning.

A laminator, often an underappreciated tool, can make a significant difference in the educational experience.

It provides the means to preserve and protect educational materials, transforming them into durable resources. When it comes to my students, this means we can create reusable learning materials. Flashcards, game boards, and reference guides can be laminated, making them sturdy and resilient. This not only reduces waste but also allows us to revisit key concepts in an interactive and engaging way. These laminated resources become an investment in their education, providing a tangible representation of the knowledge they acquire.

Whiteboards, on the other hand, are versatile tools that encourage active participation and collaboration. They allow for dynamic, visual learning experiences. With whiteboards, my students can actively engage with the subject matter, solve problems together, and express their ideas freely. They promote interactivity, making the learning process more stimulating and memorable. Mistakes become stepping stones, and creativity finds a canvas.

My love for my students stems from their uniqueness, their growth, and their passion for learning. A laminator and whiteboards in our classroom would be a testament to that love, as it would enhance their educational experience. It would allow us to preserve knowledge, create reusable resources, and foster interactive learning that empowers them to become active participants in their education.

Ms. Lanos Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School - Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Rochester, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
KleenSlate Rectangular Hand Held Whiteboards Double-sided Blank/Graph 24/Pk • Staples $138.17 1 $138.17
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Thermal Pouches 9 Width Gray (TL901X-20) • Staples $53.40 1 $53.40
Targus AMP16US Presenter w/Laser Pointer • Quill.com $47.99 1 $47.99
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $21.05 1 $21.05

Materials cost

$260.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$294.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.97

Total project goal

$346.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$346.49

4 Donors

-$275.67

Donations toward project cost

-$243.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.15

match offer

-$60.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.82

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$0.00

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