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Ms. Kristine Dianne Retuta from Mesa, AZ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Life Happens, Visuals Help!

Help me give my students a printer, extra ink, cardstock, and a laminator for awesome colored visuals and materials in the classroom!

  • $409 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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

Hey, there. Imagine our preschool classroom filled with colors like a magical rainbow! We have a vision to bring more color, creativity, and engagement into our classroom by acquiring a colored printer and laminator. These tools will enable us to create visually stimulating materials that cater specifically to the diverse needs in our inclusion program.

Preschool is a critical time for young learners, especially those in special education.

Visual aids play a crucial role in making lessons more accessible and enjoyable for our students. A colored printer will allow us to create vibrant visual aids, colorful charts, and personalized learning materials tailored to each child's unique needs.

A laminator will help us preserve and protect these materials, ensuring that they withstand the wear and tear of everyday classroom activities. This means we can create durable, reusable visuals that contribute to a dynamic and interactive learning environment.

Ms. Kristine Dianne Retuta Whittier Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Kristine Dianne Retuta

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More than half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson EcoTank ET-2400 - multifunction printer - color • Best Buy Education $179.07 1 $179.07
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets 500 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $46.89 1 $46.89
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $33.26 1 $33.26
Poschink 502 T502 Ink Bottles Refill for Ecotank ET-2760 ET-15000 ET-2850 ET-4760 ET-3760 ET-2750 ET-3750 ET-3850 ET-4850 ET-3830 ET-3700 etc. Printers, Black Cyan Magenta Yellow, 8-Bottle Combo Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$292.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$347.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.32

Total project goal

$408.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $408.79

2 Donors

-$216.90

Donations toward project cost

-$184.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.53

match offer

-$191.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$163.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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