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Ms. Ramirez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies Are A Classrooms Best Friend!

My students need supplies to make learning more accessible, without their families having to sacrifice what little they have.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ramirez's classroom raised $341

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

The majority of my students are native residents of East Los Angeles. Inner city students that come from large families, many times with limited income or resources.

However they and their families find a way to be generous and giving of what little they have.

Especially when its to the benefit of their education.

This being said, I feel bad when I have to ask for donations to keep the classroom stocked with supplies. I know that if I ask for it, I will get it, but at what cost to them? I just need a little help in making sure we have the basics.

My Project

I try to keep the classroom as well stocked as I can, with all the necessary supplies, to teach my students the importance of organization and preparedness. In a school with an especially high population of ELL students, I find myself writing on the board daily, which means I go through dry erase markers constantly. I tend to use colored markers a lot because they help students color coordinate notes and highlight important vocabulary for my ELL students. Writing the words on construction paper to post up and glue into their note books is also a great help. But of course we need tape and glue in order secure the words on the wall and notebooks. I also use color pens and allow the students, especially ELL and SPED students, to use the color pens to organize their notes, so I find myself needing replacing pens that dry out or walk away.

I know that if I send out a donations list home, many supplies will be delivered without question, but I wonder what they have not purchased in order to do so.

And what can I say about needing and using pencils, but that they are the foundation of a classroom. We use pencils in math class everyday and the worst part of that is not having a sharpener in the classroom, which means students need to go to the office when there are no more sharpened ones.

And finally keeping a room clean is important so some cleaning wipes would make it so much easier. And tissues keep student noses from making that sniffle sound that can be so distracting while trying to take a test. There is so much more needed to make a classroom function, but this little bit will be such a great help.

Ms. Ramirez Academia Avance Charter School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of 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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO School Pro 1670 Electric Pencil Sharpener • Quill.com $42.49 1 $42.49
Dixon Ticonderoga Woodcase Pencils, #2 Soft, Yellow Barrel, 72/Pack • Quill.com $15.03 2 $30.06
Expo Low Odor Dry-Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 36/Box • Quill.com $29.24 1 $29.24
Chenille Kraft Jumbo Glue Sticks 1.41 oz., 30/Pack, Clear • Staples Advantage $24.59 1 $24.59
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 14/Pack (1951636) • Quill.com $22.09 1 $22.09
Scotch Magic Tape, 3/4Wx1000"L, 1" Core, 6/Pack • Staples Advantage $16.49 1 $16.49
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, Assorted, 12/pk (30072) • Quill.com $10.62 1 $10.62
Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 12/pk (80699) • Staples Advantage $9.89 1 $9.89
Staples Masking Tape, 2" x 60 Yards • Staples Advantage $8.99 1 $8.99
Kleenex Antiviral Facial Tissue, 3-Ply, 68 Sheets/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack (21286) • Quill.com $6.37 1 $6.37
Staples Disinfecting Wipes, Value Pack, 35 Count Canisters, 3 Canister/Pk • Staples Advantage $6.29 1 $6.29
Expo Low Odor Fine Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 8/pk (86601) • Staples Advantage $5.93 1 $5.93
Staples 3M 200 Brand Masking Tape, 60yd x 1"W, 1 Roll • Staples Advantage $4.99 1 $4.99
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper 18" x 12", White, 50 Sheets (103058) • Quill.com $4.67 1 $4.67
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12" x 18, Bright Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets • Quill.com $4.24 1 $4.24
TA50BK - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Black • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50BU - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 1 $1.19
TA50HG - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Holiday Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 1 $1.19
TA50AC - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 1 $1.19
TA50HR - Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Holiday Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 1 $1.19

Materials cost

$234.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$289.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.00

Total project goal

$340.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $340.02

2 Donors

-$340.02

Donations toward project cost

-$289.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.00

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 $0.00

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