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Ms. Ortiz from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning a New Language is Lovely

Help me give my students the tools they need to enhance language learning such as cardstock paper, books, Sharpies, and scissors.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ortiz's classroom raised $505

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 am currently teaching newcomers from all around the world. I have the pleasure of teaching students from Mexico, Ukraine, Poland, Italy, Venezuela, and other Latin American countries. My students are excited to learn English, and I am excited to teach them.

The materials in this project will help my students on their journey to learn to speak, read, and write in English.

The card stock and binder rings will be used to print and practice English sight words. They will continue to add words as they continue to learn new vocabulary. We will display writing, word walls, sound walls, and anchor charts on decorated boards around the room to encourage and facilitate learning. Students will read books and listen to read alouds in English that have to do with celebrations. They will be able to learn about other cultures' celebrations and make personal connections to their own. Students will use supplies to complete word sorts and create books to share with their peers about their growth and struggles to learn a different language.

Ms. Ortiz Gray 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.

Chicago, IL 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Neenah White Index, Heavyweight Cardstock, 300 Sheets, 110 lb/199 gsm, 94 Brightness, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91635) • Amazon Business $15.99 5 $79.95
A Little SPOT of Holidays Book Box Set (Books 41-48: Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Easter, St. Patty's Day, Scribble Day, Celebration) • Amazon Business $48.42 1 $48.42
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Marker • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
Westcott Right- & Left-Handed Scissors For Kids, 5’’ Blunt Safety Scissors, Assorted, 12 Pack (13140) • Amazon Business $7.60 3 $22.80
Special Supplies 50 Squishy Pencil Grips for Kids and Adults - Colorful, Cushioned Holders for Handwriting, Drawing, Coloring - Ergonomic Right or Left-Handed Use - Reusable (50) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $8.93 2 $17.86
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Retro" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" (91688) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
3 Pcs Wooden Giant Yellow Pencils, 13.38 Inch Yellow Big Pencil Large Jumbo Pencil with Eraser, Novelty Funny Giant Pencil for Kids School Home Office Prop Gifts Decor Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Mr. Pen- Loose Leaf Binder Ring, 20 Pack, 2 Inch, Binder Rings, Book Rings, Metal Rings for Index Cards, Rings for Flash Cards, Flash Card Rings, Index Card Rings, Clip Rings, 2 Inch Binder Rings • Amazon Business $6.98 2 $13.96
Fun Express Pencil Flip Name Sticks - 36 Pieces - Educational and Learning Activities for Kids • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Corrugated Metal Magnetic Border • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Gratitude is My Superpower: A children’s book about Giving Thanks and Practicing Positivity • Amazon Business $11.82 1 $11.82
30 Pcs Color Changing Mood Pencil,Glitter Pencils with Eraser,Wooden Pencils Heat Activated Color Changing Pencils Thermochromic Pencils for Students Gifts and Office Supplies(5 Colors) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Ogrmar Metal Clip 1.2"-12 Pack Refrigerator Whiteboard Wall Magnetic Memo Note Clip Metal Clip (1.2") • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
ALINK Plastic Shower Caddy Basket with Compartments, Portable Divided Cleaning Supply Storage Organizer with Handle for College Dorm Bathroom - Black • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Diwali Story Book for Kids: A Children's Story about Diwali with Cute Pictures to Celebrate Hindu Holiday Dipawali Book for Toddlers • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
How to Catch a Snowman • Amazon Business $8.16 1 $8.16
35 PCS Flexible Soft Pencil Magic Bend Pencils with Eraser For Kids Students Gift - Great Fun To Play With • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Mr. Pen- Animal Topper Erasers, 22 Pack, 8 Pack Take Apart Animal Erasers, Pencil Toppers, Pencil Erasers Toppers for Kids, Eraser Tops, Cap Erasers for Pencils, Fun Erasers Kids, Pencil Top Erasers • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Oxford Index Cards, 500 Pack, 3x5 Index Cards, Ruled on Front, Blank on Back, White, 5 Packs of 100 Shrink Wrapped Cards (40176) • Amazon Business $6.21 1 $6.21
Teacher Created Resources Black Polka Dots Magnetic Strips (TCR77142) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
BIC Xtra-Fun Stripes Graphite Pencil, 2 HB, 18-Count • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Paper Mate Handwriting Triangular Mechanical Pencil Set with Lead & Eraser Refills, 1.3 mm | Pencils for Kids in Fun Barrel Colors, 5 Count • Amazon Business $2.99 2 $5.98
The Night Before Thanksgiving • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$393.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$429.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.75

Total project goal

$505.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$505.00

3 Donors

-$332.49

Donations toward project cost

-$282.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.87

match offer

-$172.51

Match offer toward project cost

-$146.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.88

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$0.00

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