You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Ortiz from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Ortiz is requesting

Positive Actions, Positive Rewards!

Help me give my students "Help me reward my students every time they behave well, complete their work on time, and help a classmate."

  • $404 goal

This project expired on July 30, 2025.

This project expired on July 30, 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

It's important for all of us to encourage good behavior and positive actions in our school. By rewarding students who show respect, complete their work, and help others, we create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. When you do something great—whether it’s helping a classmate, finishing your work, or being kind to others—it doesn’t go unnoticed. Rewards are not just for you, but for everyone to see that doing the right thing leads to good things.

In our classroom, we believe that good behavior, hard work, and helping others should be recognized and celebrated.

It’s not just about following the rules—it’s about creating a positive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. When you show kindness, do your work, and help your classmates, it makes our whole community stronger.

By recognizing these actions, we hope to build a stronger, more supportive school where everyone feels motivated to do their best. When you do something good, others notice—and your actions can inspire them to do the same. Let’s work together to make our classroom a place of respect, kindness, and success for everyone! Positive actions create a better environment for everyone, helping all of us grow and succeed together. Keep spreading kindness and positivity!

Ms. Ortiz Ace Amandla Charter School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

140 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Ortiz is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vero Mango Flavored Lollipops Covered in Chili Powder 40 Count Bag (Pack of 2 - Net Wt. 22.4 Ounces Each) - Individually Wrapped Mexican Candy for Piñatas, Halloween, and More • Amazon Business $20.57 3 $61.71
Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $46.07 1 $46.07
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Gift Box Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Welch's Variety Pack 10 oz. Juice Drink 24/Pack (47910) • Staples $36.24 1 $36.24
Coca-Cola Orange Fanta Soda, 12 oz., 24/Carton (49000030730) • Quill.com $30.99 1 $30.99
Mexi-Mix Box Mexican Candy Assortment. 86 count. Care Package Variety of Spicy Candy Box Gift Bulk Dulces Mexicanos Snack Include: Obleas Duvalin Lucas Vero Mango Pulparindo Pelon Pelo Rico • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Pepsi Soda 12 oz. 24 Cans/Carton (83774) • Staples $22.94 1 $22.94
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 2 $16.74
SNICKERS, M&M'S & TWIX Fun Size Chocolate Candy Variety Mix, 31.18-Ounce 55 Piece Bag • Amazon Business $14.83 1 $14.83
DUVALIN candies (18 pieces in all 3 boxes) • Amazon Business $13.00 1 $13.00

Materials cost

$308.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$342.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.46

Total project goal

$403.08

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Ortiz and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"IL","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":404,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/positive-actions-positive-rewards/9219387/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":140,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Ortiz","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"602035628","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Chicago","teachersOnPage":[8477847],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9219387,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":1,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":96684,"schoolName":"Ace Amandla Charter School","authorIds":{"8477847":{"owner":"Ms. Ortiz","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9219387],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8477847_orig.jpg?crop=2872,2872,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724159682468","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":6,"teacherChallengeId":21956736,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":332,"proposalURL":"project/a-positive-behavior-store-for-student-su/9600217/","proposalTitle":"A Positive Behavior Store for Student Success!","proposalId":9600217},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":8477847,"schoolCounty":"Cook","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"IL","name":"Illinois"}}