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Ms. Jessica Medrano from El Cajon, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Year, New School, I Need a Sensory Break

Help me give my students the necessities they need to have a great sensory room and to help them get better organized for this school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Jessica Medrano's classroom raised $267

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

For my students in Special Education, a new school year and beginning a new school can be very overwhelming. Help me bring more sensory tools and food options to the classroom break room. If a student gets too overwhelmed or frustrated with anything, I have a small room in my classroom dedicated to being a safe, quiet space to go and take a break when needed.

After collaborating with my students, this list became the main source in identifying what my students wanted and would benefit from the most.

Working with my students was a great experience and it allowed them to see firsthand that they needs were being heard and they felt a lot more supported.

Please help in continuing to support my students and help fulfill their wishes in improving the class break room area.

Ms. Jessica Medrano Grossmont High School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

El Cajon, CA 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

16 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Laminator 13 Inch A3 Laminator Machine, 7 in 1 Desktop Thermal Laminator Never Jam with 40 Laminating Pouches, Paper Trimmer and Corner Rounder, Fast Warm-Up Home Office School Use, Black • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Kellogg's Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Kids Snacks, Mega Pack, Variety Pack, 30.1oz Box (30 Packs) • Amazon Business $12.86 2 $25.72
Slow Rising Stress Ball 24 Pack, Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy for Students, Classroom Prize Box Toys • Amazon Business $25.37 1 $25.37
Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Set, Idea ADHD Fidget Toys, Adult Fidget Magnets Spinner Rings for Anxiety Relief Therapy, Fidget Pack Great Gift for Adults Teens Kids (A) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Streamlet Led Floor Lamp, RGBIC Color Changing Modern Corner Lamp with Music Sync for Living Room Bedroom, 41'' Standing Lamp Mood Lighting Night Light with APP Control • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
EOOUT Transparent Plastic Folders with Pockets, 2 Pocket, 24 pcs, Pastel Colors, Letter Size, Flexible, Tear-Resistant, Waterproof • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 100/Pack (TP3854-100) • Staples $10.72 1 $10.72
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.70 1 $10.70
Yunsailing Kids Earmuffs Noise Canceling Reduction 26dB Adjustable Ear Protection Headphones • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$177.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$226.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.04

Total project goal

$266.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $266.91

1 Donor

-$266.91

Donations toward project cost

-$226.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.04

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