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Ms. McMillen from San Diego, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support my Super Cheetahs and the Reading Program at KCAE!

Help me give my students engaging learning opportunities and motivation in the reading intervention program!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McMillen's classroom raised $973

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

It is already the start of the 2024/2025 school year! I am very excited to be back at King Chávez Academy of Excellence as the reading coach. I get to support a diverse range of students from TK - 5th grade in their bilingual literacy development and I also support the teachers in their literacy instructional practices.

I have carefully chosen resources that will best meet my students' needs in the classroom and include new incentives for them to earn as they master their skills in reading.

My "super cheetahs" feel so much pride and joy when they accomplish their goals, like reading a new text independently or mastering a spelling list, and I love rewarding them with personalized treasures. Your donations will also support our upper grade and middle students who can earn "cheetah bites" for positive behavior in the classroom.

Our school expectations are "be safe, be respectful, be responsible."

It is such a joy to work with this amazing community of learners, and I can promise you that your donations truly make a difference here EVERY DAY at King-Chavez. My reading intervention program has been completely transformed due to the generosity of DonorsChoose givers who support my school and my turbulent teaching journey.

Much love,

Lauren

KCAE School Mission:

We seek excellence in academics, arts, and athletics from the foundation of love.

Ms. McMillen King - Chavez Academy of Excellence 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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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

100 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Copernicus Early Learning Station • Blick Art Materials $350.00 1 $350.00
Phonic Books Rescue: Decodable Books for Older Readers (Alternative Vowel Spellings) (Phonic Books Catch-Up Decodable Readers) • Amazon Business $58.63 1 $58.63
Phonic Books Island Adventure: Decodable Books for Older Readers (Alternative Vowel Spellings) (Phonic Books Catch-Up Decodable Readers) • Amazon Business $50.20 1 $50.20
Goefun Easel Pads Self Sticky - Anchor Chart Paper for Teachers, Flip Chart Paper with Sticky Back, 25x30 inches,30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads • Amazon Business $37.39 1 $37.39
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $22.80 1 $22.80
7" Large Round Craft Ink Pads- 8 Colors Rainbow DIY Fingerprint Ink Pad Stamps Partner Washable Color Painting Card Making Stamp Pad for Kids Rubber Stamp Crafting Paper Wood Fabric Scrapbook • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Lakeshore Tactile Letters - Uppercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Lakeshore Tactile Letters - Lowercase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
BIC Mechanical Pencils Assorted Sizes #2 Lead 60/Pack (WX7TG026-BLK) • Staples $16.09 1 $16.09
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Takis Mini 25 pc / 1.23 oz Bite Size Variety Pack, Assorted Flavored Mixed Rolled Tortilla Chips – (15) Fuego Mini 1.23 oz, (10) Nitro Mini 1.23 oz • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers (12ct) Whiteboard Markers for Teachers, Low Odor, Chisel Tip, School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $12.58 1 $12.58
300 Pieces Animal Mini Erasers for Kids, Assortment Novelty Pencil Erasers Bulk for Students Party Favor Home School Work Classroom Rewards Prizes Gift • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
600 PCS Cute Animal Stickers Pack,Arme Vinyl Stickers,Large Colorful Waterproof Stickers for Water Bottles,Skateboards and Notebooks, Laptop Stickers for Teens Girls and Boys Kids Adults • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
feela 12 Colors Bible Gel Highlighters, Gel Highlighter Markers Study Kit, Good For Highlighting Journal School Office • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
JOYIN 60 Pcs Slap Bracelets for Kids Bulk Wristbands with Animals, Friendship, Heart Print 36 Designs, for kids Easter Party Favors, Classroom Prizes Exchanging Gifts • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
JSYAVG 100pcs Disney Cartoon Sticker for Kids, Cute Princess Stickers,Vinyl Waterproof Stickers for Laptop Water Bottles Phone Cartoon Anime Stickers for Teens Adult • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$684.89

Vendor shipping charges

$38.80

Sales tax

$62.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$826.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.88

Total project goal

$972.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$972.51

12 Donors

-$676.04

Donations toward project cost

-$577.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.91

Matching donations from our partners

-$293.54

Match offers toward project cost

-$249.51

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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$0.00

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