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Mrs. Velasco from San Antonio, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mini Classroom Upgrade

Help me give my students an updated calming corner with flexible seating and nicely laminated centers.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Velasco's classroom raised $647

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

All my students come eager to learn through engaging activities or in need of a calming, safe space with flexible seating to sit in. When students feel they have all the necessary personal supplies to be successful they are more eager to learn and thrive in our class community.

By having sets of school supplies including crayons, markers, and scissors available for those who are unable to replenish they feel more welcome and not excluded.

Throughout the day students have the opportunity to participate in station activities that will need to be able to withstand all the excitement of hands on learning in math and reading. I am requesting a laminator and laminating pouches for center activities. My students are exceptionally special because they come with a heart open and ready to learn and grow their knowledge each day, even on the tough days. With the ability to upgrade our class calming corner students will have the necessary tools to be socially and emotionally successful for learning.

Mrs. Velasco Pecan Valley 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.

San Antonio, TX View local requests

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

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers Classroom Pack - Assorted Colors, Broad Tip, Set of 200 • Blick Art Materials $78.86 1 $78.86
Crayola Bulk Crayon Classpack - 800ct (16 Colors), Back to School Supplies, Kids Crayons, Teacher Classroom Must Haves, 3+ • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99
Pearington Plastic Classroom Stools for Kids, Multipurpose Stool Chairs, Flexible Seating, Stacking Stools, Stainless Steel Legs - Set of 5, Multi-Color • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Scotch Brand Scotch TL906 Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System , 9 inch (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Urban Lifestyle Faux Fur Saucer Chair, Lavender • Amazon Business $43.96 1 $43.96
HBlife 2 Pcs Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, White • Amazon Business $33.89 1 $33.89
Trade Quest Letter Size Clipboard Low Profile Clip Hardboard (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $29.75 1 $29.75
Clipboards, HERKKA 15 Pack Plastic Office Clipboards, Assorted Color Plastic Clipboards, Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, Office Supplies Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $24.88 1 $24.88
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy (calming corner, social emotional learning focus, STEM supplies, sensory fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (2185229) • Quill.com $22.07 1 $22.07
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $21.31 1 $21.31
[3mil 200 Pack] InpourPack Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Laminating Sheets for Laminator, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School, Home and Office (Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
LACCHOUFEE 50 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 124 Tissues/Box, 6 Boxes/Pack (39383) • Quill.com $9.99 1 $9.99
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Green, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $7.07 1 $7.07

Materials cost

$512.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$549.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.00

Total project goal

$646.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$646.68

3 Donors

-$596.68

Donations toward project cost

-$507.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.50

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$0.00

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