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Mrs. Torres from Riverside CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Starting the Year Right!

My students need supplies to help them become creative but organized scholars!

  • $338 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 Students

I work at a charter school in California. Our school mission is to instill a love for learning and a belief in themselves in all of our students. We believe that ALL of our students are college bound. Can’t, too hard, impossible, these words absolutely are NOT part of our vocabulary. My students walk in my classroom excited for what is in store for them and eager to learn! They have an AMAZING spirit that I hope to continue to foster.

My Project

It is not only my job to teach my students curriculum, but it's also my job to teach them skills and give them tools that will help them not only succeed in school but also in life. I teach at a charter school with students from many backgrounds. Most of our students' families travel long distances so their young scholar can receive an excellent education. Most of our families cannot afford many extra expenses, so we try to keep our school supply lists to a minimum.

I have asked for some basic classroom supplies to help alleviate some of the expense for the families of my scholars.

Some of the supplies I have requested are pencils and glue sticks. You have now idea how fast we can go through these! I have also requested file folders and pocket folders.

These folders will be used to help teach my scholars to organize their work, but also for them to create portfolios. These portfolios will showcase the work that they are the most proud of and will allow them track and take ownership of their progress throughout the year! I have also asked for some supplies for center activities. We do A LOT of hands on learning in our classroom. Things like dry erase markers and dry erase pockets are staples for many center activities.

Thanks so much for considering donating to our project. My scholars and I appreciate it more than you know!

Mrs. Torres
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads (561), Yellow Lined Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power • Amazon Business $39.49 1 $39.49
AmazonBasics Twin Pocket Folders with Fasteners, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $38.36 1 $38.36
Dry Erase Pockets - Reusable + Oversized - Size 10 X 13 Inches - 30 Pockets for Adults and Children - Mixed Colors - Ideal to use at School or at Work • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
CCR Scissors 8 Inch Soft Comfort-Grip Handles Sharp Blades, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
EXPO 1920940 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36-Count • Amazon Business $17.12 1 $17.12
Smead File Folder, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 100 per Box, (11948) • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Washable, 60 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $13.16 1 $13.16
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Pacon Lightweight Construction Paper, 10 Assorted Colors, 9" x 12", 500 Sheets (6555) • Amazon Business $11.42 1 $11.42

Materials cost

$232.46

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$21.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$287.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.69

Total project goal

$337.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$337.91

2 Donors

-$265.27

Donations toward project cost

-$225.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.79

match offer

-$72.63

Match offer toward project cost

-$61.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.89

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$0.00

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