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Ms. Ruiz from Houston, TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies For A Great Start

My students need just the basic school supplies including printer ink, index cards, scissors, glue, construction paper, and rulers.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ruiz's classroom raised $213

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

Do you remember the first day of school? The excitement of the first day of school made your stomach tickle. Maybe sometimes you had your supplies and maybe other times you were lacking some supplies. Just the basic supplies are needed for a great start.

My students are a wonderful bunch of boys and girls.

Most come from economically disadvantaged homes. They lack the basic supplies needed to complete activities. They do not let their economic situation keep them from learning. They strive for excellence in their school work. However many will start the school year without the needed supplies.

My Project

Basic school supplies are needed to complete everyday activities. Rulers are needed in math and science to make tables and graphs. Scissors and glue will be used to complete activities in their journals and group projects. Our sharpener refuses to work so we are in desperate need of a new one to get to the point for math. Students at times can print out their papers so the ink is needed to complete small projects. And of course, the colored construction paper will be used to make foldables in the journals and to complete projects and creative assignments.

By supporting our project, you will be providing the opportunity for the children to have the supplies needed to complete learning activities.

The boys and girls want their work to shine and you can make that difference. Just the basics will do, so take a chance on a great bunch of children!

Ms. Ruiz Barrick Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Houston, TX 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

50 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson 200XL High Yield Ink Cartridge Black • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Border Index Cards, 4" x 6" Blank, Primary Colors 100CT • Quill.com $3.39 6 $20.34
Westcott Kid's 5" Pointed Stainless Steel Scissors 12/Pack • Quill.com $16.99 1 $16.99
Westcott School Rulers 12" Wood with Binder Holes • Quill.com $0.65 12 $7.80
Bostitch Manual Pencil Sharpener • Quill.com $13.68 1 $13.68
Elmer's Washable School Glue 4 oz • Quill.com $1.10 12 $13.20
Mr. Sketch Scented Watercolor Chisel Tip Markers 12-Color Set • Quill.com $6.37 1 $6.37
Tru-Ray Fade Resistant Art Paper White, 12x18", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $5.86 1 $5.86
Westcott Pencil/Crayon Sharpener • Quill.com $0.84 6 $5.04
Tru-Ray Fade Resistant Art Paper White, 9x12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.03 2 $4.06
Tru-Ray Fade Resistant Art Paper Holiday Green, 9x12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.71 1 $2.71
Tru-Ray Fade Resistant Art Paper Orange, 9x12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.71 1 $2.71
Tru-Ray Fade Resistant Art Paper Yellow, 9x12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.71 1 $2.71
Tru-Ray Fade Resistant Art Paper Festive Green, 9x12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.71 1 $2.71
Tru-Ray Fade Resistant Art Paper Assorted Regular Colors, 9x12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.71 1 $2.71
Tru-Ray Fade Resistant Art Paper Warm Brown, 9x12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.71 1 $2.71
Tru-Ray Fade Resistant Art Paper Royal Blue, 9x12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.46 1 $2.46
Tru-Ray Fade Resistant Art Paper Purple, 9x12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.29 1 $2.29
Tru-Ray Fade Resistant Art Paper Brilliant Lime, 9x12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.29 1 $2.29
Tru-Ray Fade Resistant Art Paper Turquoise, 9x12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.29 1 $2.29
Tru-Ray Fade Resistant Art Paper Red, 9x12", 50 Sheets • Quill.com $2.12 1 $2.12

Materials cost

$148.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$180.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.81

Total project goal

$212.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$212.07

2 Donors

-$56.03

Donations toward project cost

-$47.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.40

Matching donations from our partners

-$156.04

Match offers toward project cost

-$132.63

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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