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Ms. L.Martinez from Bronx, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. L.Martinez's classroom raised $292

Starting the Year Strong and Organized!

Help me give my students and myself the tools we need to start the school year strong.

This project is fully funded

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Ms. L.Martinez Intermediate School 254
Bronx, NY Grades 6-8

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

I love how curious, creative, and full of potential my students are. They come to school eager to learn and grow, and I want to provide them with a classroom that reflects their energy and supports their success.

This project will help us start the school year strong.

The mini pencils and electric sharpener will ensure that students always have the tools they need at their fingertips. The clear organizers and pencil dispenser will help create a clean, calm space where materials are easy to find, giving us more time to focus on learning. The colorful bulletin board borders and magnetic writing charts will bring life to our classroom walls and make our environment feel welcoming, structured, and inspiring.

These supplies are small things, but they make a big difference. With your support, my students will walk into a classroom that is ready for them—a place that says, "You belong here, and you're ready to learn."

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

158 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. L.Martinez Intermediate School 254 Grades 6-8

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.

Bronx, NY 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

158 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Chivao 288 Pieces Golf Mini Pencils Bulk with Eraser #2 HB Golf Short Pre Sharpened Pencils for Party Favors Office Supplies 4 Inch(Pink) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
20 Rolls Colorful Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders 328 ft Multicolor Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board Trim Boho Scalloped Border Trim for Classroom Home Decorations 16.4 ft Each 20 Colors • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Pinkunn 1 Pcs Acrylic Pencil Dispenser Holder Clear Plastic Pencil Holder with Lid Rolling Knob Storage Box for Classroom Office Desk Teacher Students Bulk Organization Supply • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Fully Automatic Robot Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free for 7-11.5mm Jumbo Pencils, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
Elcoho 12 Rolls 393.6 Feet Scalloped Classroom Borders - Macaron Colors Trim for Bulletin Board Decorations • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
WOWBOX 25 PCS Clear Plastic Drawer Organizer Set, 4 Sizes Desk Drawer Divider Organizers and Storage Bins for Makeup, Jewelry, Gadgets for Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom, Office • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
QUI Presentation Clicker, Hyperlink Volume Control Wireless Presenter, PPT PowerPoint Clicker, RF 2.4GHz USB Presentation Remote Control PowerPoint Slide Advancer for Keynote/PPT/Mac/PC • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Chinco 4 Packs Magnetic Notebook Paper 8 x 10.5 Inch Magnetic Writing Dry Erase Sentence Strips Notepad Paper Wipe Off Chart Notebook Design Teacher Supplies for Classroom • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
60 Pieces Eucalyptus Border Watercolor Boho Bulletin Wall Decor Tropical Cactus Bulletin Board Borders Succulent Bulletin Board Decor Bulletin Boarder Trim for Chalkboard Whiteboard • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$214.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$247.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.71

Total project goal

$291.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $291.38

1 Donor

-$291.38

Donations toward project cost

-$247.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.71

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