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Ms. Calzada from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New School Year Loading...READY, Set, Go!

Help me give my students a storage rack, rolling cart, decor and supplies to start the school year off right!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Calzada's classroom raised $502

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

A fresh school year means a fresh start—and an organized, inviting classroom helps set the tone for success! This project will provide storage bins, shelving, decorative touches, and essential supplies to make our learning space both functional and inspiring for the upcoming school year.

An organized classroom allows for smoother transitions, less wasted time, and more energy focused on learning.

A beautiful, well-maintained space shows students they are valued and inspires them to take pride in their environment.

With proper storage, students will have easy access to materials and can keep their work organized. With thoughtful décor, our classroom will feel warm, vibrant, and student-centered, encouraging creativity and focus.

With your support, we can start the year strong and create a space that fosters learning, collaboration, and joy!

Ms. Calzada Cardenas 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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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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
REGILLER 3-Shelf Adjustable Heavy Duty Storage Shelves,Metal Organizer Wire Rack for Laundry Bathroom Kitchen Pantry Closet Garage Shelving(Black,14.1" D x 30" W x 35.8" H) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Pipishell 3 Tier Metal Rolling Utility Cart, Heavy-Duty Storage Rolling Cart with 2 Lockable Wheels, Multifunctional Mesh Organization Utility Cart for Kitchen Dining Room Living Room (Black) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
70 Pack Mini Slime Kit,Galaxy Slime Party Favors,Stretchy Slime Kit for Classroom Prizes,Kids Stress Relief Toys, Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Goodie Bag Stuffers for Boys Girls 5-12. • Amazon Business $27.54 1 $27.54
Stackable Paper Tray Desk Organizer, 4-Tier Metal Mesh Letter Organizers for Business, Home, School, or Store Use, Organizes Files, Folders, Letters, Paper, Binders, Multi-Functional Desktop Storage • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
RALLYPANDA 1000+Party Favors for Kids Fidget Toys Pack Bulk Prize Box Treasure Box Goodie Bag Pinata Stuffers Carnival Prizes Classroom Rewards Fillers for Kids • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
160 Pcs 8 Colors Mini Bubble Wand Bulk Assortment for Kid, Party Favors Toy for Carnival Prizes, Pinata Gift Bag Stuffer for Child Girl Boy Toddler, Birthday Wedding Valentines Activities • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
100 Pack Squishies Toys, Tiny Mochi Squishy Fidget Toys Random Bulk Party Favors for Kids 4- 8 8-12 Goodie Bag Pinata Stocking Stuffers Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Egg Fillers Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Command Medium Wire Hooks, 2 lb., White, 13/Pack (1706513NA) • Quill.com $15.89 1 $15.89
Tiny Mills 50 Pcs Emoji Assorted Stamps for Kids Self-Ink Stamps (50 Different Designs) for Emoji Birthday Party Favors,Goodie Bag Pinata Fillers, Game Prizes, Classroom Rewards, Teacher Stamps • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Purple Ladybug Teacher Stickers for Students - 4960 Reward Stickers for Classroom Supplies, Teacher Must-Haves & School Stickers, Small Stickers for Reward Charts, Mess-Free Summer Travel Activities • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Whaline 9 Sheets Easter Window Clings Cartoon Egg Bunny Rabbit Chick Sheep Window Decals Double-Sided Spring Window Decor for Home Office School Shop Glass Display Party Supplies • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Trend Enterprises Inc. - Animal Friends Variety Pk Super Spots/shapes Stickers • Teachers' School Supply $9.99 1 $9.99
Benzem 50 Pcs Mini Pull Back Cars Set, Pull Back Racing Vehicles for Kids Toddlers, Bulk Toys Party Favors Treasure Box, Classroom Prizes, Pinata Fillers,Goodie Bag Stuffers for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Upgrade LED Wireless Slim Silent Computer Mouse, 2.4G Portable Optical Office Mouse with USB & Type-c Receiver, 3 Adjustable DPI Levels for Notebook, PC, Laptop, MacBook • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Trend Enterprises Inc. - Everyday Favorites Variety Pk Superspots/shapes Stickers • Teachers' School Supply $9.99 1 $9.99
Command Small Hooks 0.5 lb. White 9 Command Hooks 12 Command Strips (17067-9ES) • Staples $9.89 1 $9.89
NBjiuyin 8 Sheets Back to School Window Clings - Reusable Static Window Stickers for Classroom, Wall, Glass, Car, Day, Welcome Decorations • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
140PCS Halloween Window Clings Decor for Halloween Decorations, Double Side Window Stickers Removable Glass Decals for Party Decorations Indoor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Zonon 90 Pcs Spring Summer Bee Window Clings Honey Bee Window Stickers Decorations Decals Sunflower Stickers Honeypot Clings Removable Honeycomb Decor for Home Cabinets Party Supply • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
270PCS St. Patrick's Day Window Clings Decorations - Saint Patty Shamrock Gnome Leprechaun Coin Decals Party Ornaments • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Funnlot Fall Decorations - Thanksgiving Window Clings for Glass, 324 PCS Window Stickers Decor for Home, Office, Classroom • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Joy Bang 300 PCS Christmas Window Clings - Xmas Santa Claus Reindeer Decor, Indoor Christmas Deals • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
329PCS+ Christmas White Snowflakes Window Clings Decal Stickers Ornaments for Winter Frozen New Year Party Supplies Wonderland Decorations (10 Sheets) • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95

Materials cost

$387.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.20

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$425.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.15

Total project goal

$501.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $501.02

1 Donor

-$250.50

Donations toward project cost

-$212.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.57

match offer

-$250.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.58

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