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Ms. Garcia from Los Angeles, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get to Writing!

Help me give my students enough writing utensils and an organizer for easy access.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Garcia's classroom raised $298

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

My project aims to empower students by providing them with the organizational tools necessary to navigate their educational journey effectively. Central to this initiative is the introduction of lined papers, notecards, and a 9-shelf organizer, designed to ensure that our classroom not only fosters academic growth but also cultivates essential life skills such as organization and self-management.

These simple yet versatile tools are fundamental for students to articulate their thoughts, organize their study materials, and enhance their learning strategies.

The addition of lined papers and notecards is intended to support a wide range of academic activities, from note-taking and summarization to brainstorming and project planning. To complement these materials, the 9-shelf organizer will serve as the backbone of our classroom's organizational system. Its presence will not only tidy our learning space but also make it easier for students to access and return materials independently. This system aims to reduce clutter and maximize efficiency, creating a serene and conducive learning environment.

Moreover, by encouraging students to use these materials for other classes, we are extending the benefits of our project beyond our walls, instilling organizational habits that will serve them throughout their academic careers and beyond.

Our project is not just about providing resources; it's about instilling a culture of responsibility, self-reliance, and respect for shared spaces. Through this initiative, we hope to empower our students to take charge of their learning environment, making it a model of organization and efficiency that reflects the high standards we hold for ourselves and our students.

Ms. Garcia Academia Avance Charter School Grades 9-12

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

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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ClosetMaid 4588 Decorative Open Back 9-Cube Storage Organizer, White • Amazon Business $134.79 1 $134.79
Oxford 3 Ring Binders, 2 Inch ONE-Touch Easy Open D Rings, 3-Sided View Binder Covers, Xtralife Hinge, Non-Stick, PVC-Free, Natural Pastel, 530-Sheet Capacity, 4 Pack (79923) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Sorbus 11 Inch Fabric Storage Cubes - Sturdy Collapsible Storage Bins & Handle - 6 Foldable Baskets for Organizing Clothes, Toys, Books - Multi Colored Storage Baskets for Shelves, Kids Room, Closets • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Mead Loose Leaf Paper, Notebook Paper, Wide Ruled Filler Paper, Standard, 8 x 10.5, 200 Sheets per Pack (73183), Pack of 3 White • Amazon Business $12.01 1 $12.01
BIC Xtra-Strong Thick Lead Mechanical Pencil, With Colorful Barrel Thick Point (0.9mm), 24-Count Pack, With Erasers (MPLWP241) • Amazon Business $6.13 1 $6.13

Materials cost

$201.41

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$18.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$252.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.62

Total project goal

$297.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$297.48

1 Donor

-$252.86

Donations toward project cost

-$252.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.62

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$0.00

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