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Ms. Velez from Austin, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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PreK is Ready for Summer!

Help me give my students a great end of school year gift and celebration!

  • $316 goal

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

This project expired on September 4, 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

Help me celebrate my students and all their achievements with a book and other fun items to kick off their summer break! For this project, I am requesting a book for every student in my class. This book will allow families to discuss moving grade levels as the students get ready for kindergarten and a special keepsake to remember their year in PreK.

These students have grown so much all year and deserve to celebrate the end of the school year with a fun reward to recognize all their hard work.

This project will ensure that all students in my class are able to have fun memories of their early years in education. I have also added a variety of small gifts to create a summer fun gift bag for each student. These gift bags will allow students to enjoy and recharge over the summer break before moving on up to Kindergarten.

Ms. Velez Uphaus Early Childhood Center 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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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

22 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Clifford va a kindergarten (Clifford Goes to Kindergarten) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $3.99 20 $79.80
Kochorie 24 oz Hawaiian Luau Tumbler Cups with Straw and Lid - 6 Design Reusable Plastic Travel Mug Cup for Luau, Tiki Party Favors • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
JOYIN 24 Pack 14.6’’ Big Bubble Wands Bulk (2 Dozen) for Summer Toy, Outdoor/Indoor Activity Use, Easter, Bubbles Party Favors Supplies for Kids • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Engrowtic 72 Pcs Summer Beach Coloring Books for Kids Bulk Summer Beach Themed Party Favors Mini Coloring Book Party Favors with Flamingo Watermelon student end of year gift • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Kacctyen 24 Pcs Pool Beach Drawstring Bags Summer Drawstring Backpack Beach Ball String Birthday Bag Pool Party Decoration (Classic) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Kids Sunglasses Bulk Party Favors for Kids 4-8-12 24 Pack 80s Style Neon Sunglasses with UV400 Protection Goodie Bag Stuffers Pool Party Favors Decorations end of Year Student Gifts for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
24 Beach Drinking Straws for Kids Beach Ball Pool Summer Birthday Party Supplies Favors Decorations with 2 PCS Cleaning Brushes • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Hello Summer Party Decorations Extra Large Size Hello Summer Beach Banner for Summer Party Decorations Supplies, 118 x 20 inch • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
SPERINGEEN Summer Decorations, Giant Versatile Coloring Games/Activities/Table Cloth/Poster/Pages/Banner/Party Favors for Family, Classroom -Summer Crafts for Kids Party Decorations • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$234.67

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$268.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.33

Total project goal

$315.52

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