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Mrs. Rodriguez from Hialeah, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Materials for a Strong Start!

Help me give my students beginning of year gift bags (filled with supplies and treats) reusable water bottles, bags, cleaning items, incentives, snacks and basic supplies in order to accomplish project objectives.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rodriguez's classroom raised $569

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

My project goal is to provide my students with the materials they need in order to thrive and address their specific special needs. My students come to school on a daily basis ready and eager to learn, however many of them lack the basic school supplies and items needed in order to accomplish their objectives. Many of them also come to school hungry and although they receive free breakfast and lunch, they can use some snacks between meals and on their way home. I wish to provide my students with materials such as folders, notebooks, glue sticks, wipes, reusable towels (instead of paper towels), lunch totes and bags, tissue, water bottles and snacks.

Basic classroom supplies are essential in a classroom in order to promote a successful academic environment.

Many of my students lack basic school supplies that are essential to complete daily class assignments, improve studying skills, produce classroom projects, and enrich their minds academically. Having the right supplies and materials is essential. When it comes to my classroom, the smallest details make the biggest difference. By having the necessary supplies (folders, notebooks, glue sticks, water bottles, wipes, tissue and snacks), students will be able to excel academically, address their specific special needs and will increase their studying skills. The requested lunch and drink containers (lunch totes, disposable lunch/treat bags and insulated bottles) will be used to tote snacks, lunch, and ice to and from recess, home, and the cafeteria. In all, the requested items will allow all students to stay health, hydrated, and actively engaged in their learning as they focus on the task at hand.

Mrs. Rodriguez South Hialeah 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.

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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

HBCU Alum 60 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes, Hypoallergenic, 99% Purified Water, 3 Refill Packs (624 Wipes Total) • Amazon Business $17.49 3 $52.47
YETI Rambler 26 oz Bottle, Vacuum Insulated, Stainless Steel with Straw Cap, Seafoam • Amazon Business $40.00 1 $40.00
USANOOKS Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Grey - 12Pcs (16x16 inch) High Performance - 1200 Washes, Ultra Absorbent Towels Weave Grime & Liquid for Streak-Free Mirror Shine - Car Washing cloth and Applicator • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
SOUR PATCH KIDS Big Individually Wrapped Soft & Chewy Candy, 240 Count Box (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $25.74 1 $25.74
Oxford Composition Notebooks, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Assorted Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack, Colors May Vary (63794) • Amazon Business $24.76 1 $24.76
Mead Composition Notebooks, 12 Pack, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets per Comp Book, Black Marble (72936) • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Tostitos Variety Bite Sized Rounds Salsa Cups Nacho Cheese Cups, Chip and Dip Pack, 16 Count • Amazon Business $23.94 1 $23.94
Walker's Shortbread Fingers, Pure Butter Shortbread Cookies, 1.4 Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $22.37 1 $22.37
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack, 38oz Case (42 Pouches) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Kajaia 4 Pieces Neoprene Lunch Bags Insulated Tote Bags for Lunch Pixelated Lunch Case Mosaic Thermal Food Bag Carry Case with Zipper for Women Work Outdoor Travel Picnic Office, 4 Colors • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Keebler Sandwich Crackers, Single Serve Snack Crackers, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety, Pack of 45 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Krazy Fix Fast Waterproof Glue, Fast Curing Polyurethane Singles, Repair Adhesive for Shoe Repair, Ceramic, Plastic, Jewelry, Metal, 12 Grams (Pack of 3 x 4g Mini Tubes) • Amazon Business $8.91 2 $17.82
32-Packs Paper Bags with Handles Bulk 8.26"×6"×3.15" Small Gift Bags 16 Different Senior Color Bags Multiple Uses(Small Size) • Amazon Business $16.58 1 $16.58
2.5"x 3" Vintage Frame Natural Brown Kraft Present Tag Sticker / 250 Present Labels/Canning Packaging Organization Label/Made in The USA • Amazon Business $15.83 1 $15.83
6 Pieces Aluminum Water Bottle 20 oz Metal Sports Bottles with Snap Lids Lightweight Bike Water Bottles Portable Leak Proof Travel Reusable Water Bottle for Gym Hiking Cycling Fishing School Camping • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
BUILT Gourmet Getaway Soft Neoprene Lunch Tote Bag - Lightweight, Insulated and Reusable, One Size, Black • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
150Sheets Wrapping Tissue Paper, Tissue Paper Gift Wrap Colors of Rainbow Gift Tissue Paper for Gift Bags, 30 Colors • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
BagDream 4lb 5x2.95x9.45 Inches 100Pcs Paper Lunch Bags Kraft Paper Bags, Snack Bags, Bread Bag, Craft Bags, 100% Recycled Kraft Paper Brown Lunch Bags with White Stripe • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
EOOUT 12pcs Plastic Envelopes, Clear Folders, Expandable Gusset and Plastic Waterproof Envelope with Snap Button Closure, Letter Size, A4 Size, for School and Office Suppiles • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Cheez-It Snap'd Cheese Cracker Chips, Thin Crisps, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack, 15oz Bag (20 Packs) • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $7.82 1 $7.82
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $7.20 1 $7.20

Materials cost

$439.07

Vendor shipping charges

$7.19

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$482.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.21

Total project goal

$568.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$568.06

2 Donors

-$282.26

Donations toward project cost

-$242.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.34

match offer

-$282.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$239.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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$0.00

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