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Mrs. Polo Oates from El Paso, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Community & Our Earth

Help me give my students materials to help our community and our Earth!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Polo Oates's classroom raised $247

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

My kindergartners love being curious and doing activities that are hands-on!

I want my kindergartners to care about the environment and learn how to do things to help our Earth and our community!

I would like to have my students create bird feeders, tools to grab trash, soil, filters, pots, and seeds to plant! I believe all these things will be part of learning how to take care of our Earth and our community!

I want my students to be compassionate for other living things on our Earth and how we have to take care of our environment! This is our home and we need to be kind to it in any way or shape we can!

Thank you for helping my students learn ways to help our Earth and our community!

Mrs. Polo Oates Herrera Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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More than three‑quarters 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LE TAUCI Large Plant Pots Set, 10/8/6 Inch Ceramic Planters for Indoor Plants, Mid-Century Modern Flower Planter Pots with Drainage Hole and Plug, Cylinder Round Planter Pots, Set of 3, White • Amazon Business $56.24 1 $56.24
Back to the Roots All-Purpose Potting Mix 6 Quarts (Best Value), 100% Organic & USA Made for Herbs, Veggies, Flowers, w/Nutrient Rich Plant Food, Worm-Castings, & Moisture Controlling Yucca, 2 Packs • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
YOLOZAI 43”and 32”Extra Long Grabber Tool with 360°Rotating Anti-Slip Jaw， 2 Pack Lightweight Reaching Aid Reacher Tool, Arm Extension Heavy Duty Grabbers for Elderly • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
GardenCube 166pcs Hydroponic Pods Kit: Grow Anything Kit with 40 Grow Sponges, 40 Grow Baskets, 40 Grow Domes, 40 Pod Labels, 6 A&B Plant Food - Compatible with Hydroponics Supplies from All Brands • Amazon Business $19.19 1 $19.19
BetterBody Foods Superfood Organic Super Seeds - Chia Flax & Hemp Seeds, Blend of Organic Milled Flax Seed Organic Hemp Hearts, Add to Smoothies Shakes & More, 2lb, 32 oz • Amazon Business $18.12 1 $18.12
RONGJU Replacement Parts for Eufy 11S Max, Accessories Kit for 15C Max, 30C Max, G30, G30 Edge, G30 Hybrid Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, Includes 4 Filters, 6 Side Brushes, 1 Roller Brush, Not Fit for 11S • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
365 by Whole Foods Market, Creamy Peanut Butter With Salt, 16 Ounce • Amazon Business $3.49 2 $6.98
MaraNatha Organic Peanut Butter (No Stir), Creamy, 16 Oz • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64

Materials cost

$176.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.00

Total project goal

$246.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $246.64

2 Donors

-$89.90

Donations toward project cost

-$80.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.28

Matching donations from our partners

-$151.79

Match offers toward project cost

-$129.02

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.95

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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