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Ms. Aldana from Los Angeles, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Makers and Paper Please

My students need Astrobrights Colored paper and dry erase markers to use with their individual lapboards and for their interactive journals.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Aldana's classroom raised $338

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 Students

My marker doesn't work is often heard in my classroom. Students use small whiteboards and dry erase makers during lessons in math and reading. These tools help keep students engaged.

My students are bright and resilient.

They come from very humble homes that struggle economically. Yet they come to school everyday and try their best to learn. They are learning English as a second language. They need extra support to learn how to read. They live in a neighborhood that is nestled amongst train tracks and factories. They need intensive support to break the code and become fluent readers.

My Project

My students need dry erase markers of assorted colors because they use them daily to solve math problems and explain their thinking. They also use them during class to show what they understand and ask for help. They are an important tool throughout the subject areas. I am also requesting astrobright paper. The astrobright paper will be used to make foldable to show cause and effect, sequence of events, comparing and contrasting, and make theme connections. The astrobright paper will also be used to add activities and important information to each students individual measurement and data interactive journal.

Please help us continue to grow in all academic areas.

As simple as markers and paper sound they can make a great difference in the academic advancement of students. Your donations will ensure that each students has the everyday tools needed to succeed.

Ms. Aldana Estrella Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Neenah 24-lb. Astrobrights Colored Paper 8-1/2x11", Letter Size, Assorted, 500/Ream • Quill.com $11.55 10 $115.50
Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Point, Assorted Colors, 12-Color Set • Quill.com $14.99 5 $74.95
Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 8-Color Set • Quill.com $8.41 5 $42.05

Materials cost

$232.50

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$21.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$287.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.69

Total project goal

$337.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$337.95

2 Donors

-$337.95

Donations toward project cost

-$287.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.69

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$0.00

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