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Ms. Terri from Gilroy, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies For Gilroy Great Kids

Help me give my students basic school supplies such as pens, pencils, highlighters and sharpies. The sports equipment is appreciated at the end of the day to blow off steam. The sketch books would thrill the students!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Terri's classroom raised $590

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

I am privileged to work with middle school students on the mild/ moderate autism range. They are funny, quirky, quick witted and cleaver. We are a blended class of 6,7 and 8 graders. These kids are wonderfully inquisitive, love hands on learning. We do everything from reading, writing, math, science, art and daily life skills such as cooking, budgeting and sewing.

These kids think outside the box and live to discover new information, and they teach me as much as I teach them.

My Project

All students need a lift, especially in Gilroy right now. Gilroy has recently experienced a tragedy, we are a small community that supports our local festival through volunteerism. Almost all families know someone who was touched by this event, and nerves are frayed right now. I would like to create an safe, healthy environment in my classroom. A classroom that is welcoming in everything that they will have need of in their school day.

My classroom is a special day class of kids on the autism spectrum or that have specific learning disabilities.

We do everything in the classroom, reading, writing, math, and art. The students would be thrilled to each have their own sketch book to create in. We engage in regular curriculum Monday through Thursday, on Friday we do art and life skills such as cooking, sewing and budgeting. The last 20 minutes of everyday, we go out to the basketball courts to blow off steam and to exercise. This is a Title 1 school, where most of the students families are living at the poverty level and can not afford school supplies. These materials will help facilitate all areas of learning, and are very appreciated. Gilroy strong!

Ms. Terri South Valley Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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More than half 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

30 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacon Art1st 8 1/2" x 11" Sketch Diary, 70 Sheets/Pk (PAC4794) • Staples Advantage $5.59 30 $167.70
Staples Electric Pencil Sharpener, Gray/Silver, Each (21835) • Staples Advantage $41.14 1 $41.14
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Point, Black, 12/Pack (80001) • Staples Advantage $10.92 3 $32.76
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 24/Pack (75846) • Staples Advantage $16.21 2 $32.42
Spalding NBA Varsity Basketball (28.5") • DICK'S Sporting Goods $13.99 2 $27.98
Spalding NBA Varsity Basketball (29.5) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $13.99 2 $27.98
Kleenex Antiviral Facial Tissues, 3-Ply, 68 Sheets/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack (21286) • Staples Advantage $11.49 2 $22.98
Sharpie Liquid Highlighters, Chisel, Assorted Colors, 10/Pack (24415PP) • Staples Advantage $10.29 2 $20.58
Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 72/Pack (33904) • Staples Advantage $17.49 1 $17.49
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 105 Wipes (30112) • Staples Advantage $8.63 2 $17.26
adidas X Glider II Soccer Ball (3) • DICK'S Sporting Goods $9.97 1 $9.97
Paper Mate InkJoy 300 RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Black Ink, Dozen (1951260) • Staples Advantage $7.79 1 $7.79

Materials cost

$426.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $38.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$501.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.49

Total project goal

$589.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $589.91

6 Donors

-$460.46

Donations toward project cost

-$398.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.32

match offer

-$121.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$103.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.94

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