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

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Supplies, Snacks, and Sparking Interest!

Help me give my students supplies to show understanding, snacks to fuel their minds, and colorful markers and paper to stimulate their interest.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Walton's classroom raised $299

This project is fully funded

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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

Hello! I teach 8th grade English Language Arts and Reading at a Title I school. I knew very early on that I wanted to be a teacher because I wanted to pass on my passion for literature and reading to the next generation.

My students mostly live in an urban/ industrial area near the school.

Many of them come from large families and are expected to help take care of their siblings. I know that a large number of them deal with a lot more than the average kid, day-to-day. For many of them, going to school is a reprieve.

I see my students work hard in my class day in and day out, regardless of what might be going on in their lives. Every small victory for them is a victory for me as well. It is an educator's job to give students the tools they need to succeed, and I take my job very seriously.

My 8th graders are something extraordinary. They are fiercely loyal, witty, funny, smart, and definitely drive me crazy at times, but there is truly no better group of kiddos. I want to give them every opportunity for success possible.

My Project

This year has put forth an unprecedented set of circumstances for my students. After a year of virtual learning, teachers are having to go to new lengths in order to capture and maintain their interest.

Utilizing positive learning incentives such as snacks, stimulating interest through the use of tactile learning and colorful visuals, and using whiteboards for frequent checks of understanding have all been valuable tools for me this year.

The use of whiteboards appeals to tactile learners and gives students the chance to show immediate response/ feedback. The markers and colored paper will allow us to make engaging visuals and graphic organizers. The snacks will act as a positive incentive and motivator, and will also serve to aid students who may not be getting enough to eat at home.

Ms. Walton Woodland Acres Middle School 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.

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

130 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Broad Line Markers Bulk, 12 Marker Packs with 10 Colors, School Supplies, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Board Geeks Dry Erase Lapboard 9 x 12 inch Large 25 Pack double-sided Whiteboard - White boards set great for Teachers, Students, Children, Classroom and school supplies for kids • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Mini Takis - Crunchy Rolled Tortilla Chips – Nitro and Fuego Flavor Mix, 25 Individual Snack Packs (1.2 oz) • Amazon Business $10.98 3 $32.94
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91623) • Amazon Business $14.57 2 $29.14
OREO, CHIPS AHOY!, Nutter Butter, SOUR PATCH KIDS & SWEDISH FISH Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, 40 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $13.90 2 $27.80
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $16.28 1 $16.28
Favourde 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (Blue) • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97

Materials cost

$220.06

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.71

Total project goal

$298.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$298.07

3 Donors

-$292.19

Donations toward project cost

-$253.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.83

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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$0.00

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