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Mrs. Vela from Houston, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Squashing the Harvey Chaos

My students need storage materials and interactive games to help our classroom get organized and get them excited about learning despite the ongoing construction.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Vela's classroom raised $945

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

As a teacher in a low socioeconomic school, I want my kids to have the same opportunities as any other student. Our district offers free breakfast for all students and the majority of our students are on free/reduced lunch. Regardless of what they leave at home, they walk through the the school doors with smiles and enthusiasm to learn! I see the fire for learning in each and every student and I want to fuel that fire with fun new ways of learning.

My Project

With missing floors, shelves, and cabinets as a result of Hurricane Harvey, we really need some materials such as the drawers and folders to help bring organization into our classroom. These will allow the students to easily access needed materials without having to dig through boxes and crates. It will also allow more time for teaching and learning.

Adding learning games to our chaotic environment will help bring fun back into the classroom.

These games will offer support and encourage more learning through visuals and active participation. The technology accessories will keep our devices safe.

We love to learn new things every day and making learning fun for my students is an absolute must!

Mrs. Vela Frazier Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Space Solutions 3 Drawer Metal File Cabinet with lock, 18" Deep For Office Storage • Amazon Business $95.83 1 $95.83
Tiggly Learner Kit Toy • Amazon Business $89.95 1 $89.95
Deflecto 20504OP Five-bin horizontal tilt bin storage system, 23-5/8w x 5-1/4d x 6-1/2h, black • Amazon Business $26.49 3 $79.47
Osmo Hot Wheels MindRacers Game (iPad Base required) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Safco Products 3255WH Onyx Mesh Desktop Organizer with 6 Vertical/ 2 Horizontal Sections, White • Amazon Business $54.83 1 $54.83
Sterilite 23608006 Medium Modular Drawer, White Frame with Clear Drawers, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $53.83 1 $53.83
Interactive Learning Toys | Includes 4 Reading and Spelling Games| Great for Kids Ages 3 thru 8 | Featuring Elmo and Cookie Monster in Sesame Street Alphabet Kitchen • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Social Skills Board Games (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $23.36 1 $23.36
Key Education Big Box of Easy-to-Read Words Educational Board Game • Amazon Business $22.24 1 $22.24
Turtle Flip Family Board Game - Fun Cards for All Ages, Kids and Adults 6 Years and Up • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Zingo Sight Words • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
10 Pcs Plastic Zip Document Filing Folder Bag Storage Pouch with A4 Size Paper, 10 Pcs 5 Colors Zippered Waterproof Reinforced PVC Bag Storage Pouch (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Clear) • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
IRIS 5" x 7" Photo and Embellishement Craft Case, 10 Pack, Assorted Colors, Green and Blue • Amazon Business $18.53 1 $18.53
Junior Learning Different Phonics Games (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Mind Reader ' Perch' Pc Laptop IMac Monitor Stand And Desk Organizer, Black • Amazon Business $17.17 1 $17.17
Key Education Sentence Building • Amazon Business $15.12 1 $15.12
Learning Resources Super Strong Magnetic Clips • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
TOPSKY iPad 2 Case,iPad 3 Case,iPad 4 Case,[Kickstand Feature],Shock-Absorption / High Impact Resistant Hybrid Three Layer Armor Defender Case For iPad 2/3/4 (Only For 9.7 inch iPad),Grey-Orange • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Topsky Regular iPad 2 Case,iPad 3 Case,iPad 4 Case,[Kickstand Feature] Heavy Duty Shock-Absorption Three Layer Armor Defender Protective Case for iPad 2/iPad 3/iPad 4 with Stylus,Grey/Purple • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Topsky NTECeaq Shock-Absorption Three Layer Armor Defender Full Body Protective Case for iPad 2, 3, 4 with Stylus and Screen Protector - Grey/Green • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Topsky Case for iPad 2/3/4 Bundle with Stylus Pen, Screen Protector and Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - Grey Blue • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Topsky High Impact Resistant Hybrid Three Layer Armor Defender Full Body Protective Case for iPad 2/iPad 3/iPad 4 Bundle with Stylus Pen, Screen Protector & Cleaning Cloth - Grey Black • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
The Learning Journey Match It! 3 Letter Words • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Learning Journey Match It! 4 Letter Words • Amazon Business $11.54 1 $11.54
AmazonBasics Hanging File Folders - Letter Size (25 Pack) - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$761.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$803.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.73

Total project goal

$944.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $944.84

3 Donors

-$897.41

Donations toward project cost

-$803.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$47.43

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