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Ms. Melendez from Naples, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies for Learning

Help me give my students some supplies and tools they may need to learn and grow in a supportive and worry free environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Melendez's classroom raised $663

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 Project

As a first year teacher, I want to create an environment for the students where their parents don't need to worry about supply costs for learning. I want to be able to provide each student with as much as I can so that learning can take place with all the supplies needed. My goal for this project is to be able to reduce the stress and worry on parents when it comes to school supply shopping.

Specific items from my list that would benefit the students are crayons, glue sticks, construction paper, white board markers, books, and snacks!

These items are just a few supplies that would benefit the students learning, as they are supplies that would be used in the classroom almost everyday. I have also included snacks in my list because some parents don't have the resources to get snacks for their children and having a full stomach and clear mind are important to a child's learning. I will have these provided in my classroom for students that were not able to bring any or for those students that may need a pick me up!

Ms. Melendez Lavern Gaynor Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
Judy Moody - Judy Moody Collection - 12 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $52.47 1 $52.47
Staples White Box 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791/200230) • Staples $45.99 1 $45.99
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Kaplan Early Learning Junie B. Jones Chapter Book Set - Collection of 10 Paperback Titles for Kindergarten,1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade, Elementary Classroom Library Children's Books, Ages 5+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
SCHOOLHOUSE SNACKS - Snacks for Kids (50 Count) | Snack Box for Kids with American Cracker and Cookie Assortment | Perfect Kids School Snacks, Variety Snack Box, Camp Care Package, Travel Food, Snack Gift Box • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Crtiin 24 Pcs Desk Dividers for Students Privacy Folders Standard School Privacy Cardboard Board Desks Reduces Distractions for Testing Classroom Keep Eyes from Wandering(Classic) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Bad Kitty - Bad Kitty Collection - 6 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $32.08 1 $32.08
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Robot Pencil Sharpener, Fully Automatic Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Home, Classroom, Battery Operated • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Cat Kid Comic Club - The Cat Kid Comic Club Collection: From the Creator of Dog Man (Cat Kid Comic Club #1-3 Boxed Set) - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $28.45 1 $28.45
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
Pacon Heavy Duty Anchor Chart Paper - 27" x 34", Non-Gridded • Blick Art Materials $17.76 1 $17.76
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701) • Staples $15.74 1 $15.74
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $7.06 2 $14.12
Kanayu 26 Pcs Classroom Magnets - Colored Educational Magnets for Whiteboard & Elementary Classroom Management • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.99 1 $10.99
Bertiveny Teacher Stamps for Grading Classroom,Parent Signature Self-Inking Teacher Stamp Set School Supplies for Homework Reward for Elementary, 8 pcs(Rainbow) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder,Pen and Eraser Holder for Whiteboard,Magnet Pencil Cup Utility Storage Organizer for Office, Refrigerator, Locker and Metal Cabinets (Pink) • Amazon Business $7.58 1 $7.58

Materials cost

$515.69

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$563.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.42

Total project goal

$662.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$662.80

3 Donors

-$512.80

Donations toward project cost

-$435.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.92

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

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