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Ms. Amezcua from Paramount CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organize and Empower: Providing Plastic Folders for Student Success

Help me give my students plastic folders for organization, fostering better study habits and ensuring they can easily access and manage their educational materials.

  • 1 donor
  • $293 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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

Introducing plastic folders for each student in the classroom enhances the learning experience by promoting organization, responsibility, and efficiency. Recognizing the pivotal role of organization in academic success, our goal is to instill a sense of ownership in students toward their learning materials. These folders serve as centralized hubs for handouts, assignments, and notes, reducing the risk of misplaced materials and fostering accountability. They streamline access to educational resources, minimizing disruptions and maximizing instructional time. Moreover, organized materials contribute to improved study habits and academic performance, facilitating deeper understanding and retention of concepts. By equipping students with the tools for organization, we cultivate habits that support lifelong learning and success. This initiative reflects our commitment to promoting student well-being and optimizing their learning potential.

Ms. Amezcua
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TEWRLANDE 16 Packs Heavy Duty 3 Pocket Folders with Holes, Plastic Folders with Clear Front Pocket for 3 Ring Binder, Pocket Folders for Letter Size Paper, Assorted Colors/Card Slot • Amazon Business $21.99 9 $197.91

Materials cost

$197.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$248.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.94

Total project goal

$292.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $292.93

1 Donor

-$292.93

Donations toward project cost

-$248.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.94

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