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Ms. Tam from West Covina, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Notebooks That Bring the Human Body to Life (part 3)

Help me give my students notebooks to stay organized and creative with interactive notebooks.

  • $457 goal

This project expired on September 29, 2025.

This project expired on September 29, 2025.

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 high school students will lead Schoolyard Science Explorers as a community service project, mentoring elementary students through hands-on science activities on their own school campus. Younger students will explore nature during weekly observation walks and record their findings in personal science notebooks, fostering curiosity, environmental awareness, and critical thinking.

The donation of notebooks is a key component of the project’s success.

These notebooks will empower each child to fully participate, document their discoveries, and track their progress over time. Having their own dedicated science notebook not only builds a sense of ownership and pride in learning, but also ensures equity so that all students—regardless of background—can engage meaningfully in scientific inquiry.

Together, this student-led initiative promotes mentorship, strengthens STEM education, and unites the school community through a shared commitment to learning and environmental stewardship.

Ms. Tam West Covina High School Grades 9-12

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.

West Covina, 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

175 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Premium 1-Subject Notebook, 8.5" x 11", College Ruled, 100 Sheets, Red, 12 Notebooks/Carton (ST20952CT) • Quill.com $40.40 8 $323.20

Materials cost

$323.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$387.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.40

Total project goal

$456.02

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