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Ms. Torres from Waterbury, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Team 4th Grade: Powered by YOU!

Help me give my students a classroom that promotes a love for learning with pencils, folders, crayons, tissues, and other classroom supplies!

  • $967 goal

This project expired on August 1, 2025.

This project expired on August 1, 2025.

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 Project

I have the privilege of guiding a group of bright, curious, and hard-working students who are eager to learn and grow every single day. However, many of my students face challenges that go beyond the classroom, including a lack of access to basic school supplies. That’s where you come in.

I’m reaching out to ask for your help in providing the essential tools they need to succeed: pencils, folders, crayons, tissues, and other classroom supplies that support learning and creativity.

Even a small contribution can make a big impact. When students have the materials they need, their confidence grows, participation increases, and the classroom truly becomes a place where everyone can thrive.

If you're able to donate, we would be incredibly grateful. Every item helps create a more supportive, engaging, and equitable learning environment.

Thank you for being part of our village — and for helping my fourth graders shine!

Ms. Torres International Dual Language 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.

Waterbury, CT View local requests

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

54 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Post-it Wall Pad Easel Pad w/ Bonus Command Strips, 20 x 23 in., 2 Pads, 20 Sheets/Pad, The Original Post-it Note • Quill.com $50.66 1 $50.66
Leinuosen 8 Pack Classroom Paper Trays 14''x10'' Hold A4 Paper Toy Handicrafts Colorful Turn in Trays Classroom Storage Baskets Also for Library, Office, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Fully Automatic Robot Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for 7-11.5mm Jumbo Pencils, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
School Smart Newsprint Paper, California Approved, 8 x 10-1/2 Inches, White, 500 Sheets • School Specialty $10.34 3 $31.02
24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch File Bags Puzzle Storage Bags, A4 13x9 Inches Large Reusable Zipper Pouches for Organizing Classroom Board Game Organization • Amazon Business $15.49 2 $30.98
Shell Education 180 Days of Social Studies for Fourth Grade - Grade 4 - Kids • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Iris 4-Drawer Desktop Unit, White/Clear, 2/Pack (587013) • Quill.com $29.60 1 $29.60
Lakeshore Social Studies Essentials Poster Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.99 1 $26.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $25.99 1 $25.99
SUPEASY Fan Shaped Desk File Organizer, 6 Compartments for Filing Paper Bills, Letters, Desk Accessories for Workspace, School, Office, Waiting Room, Classroom Storage, White • Amazon Business $25.69 1 $25.69
Pacon Classroom Keepers Stackable Cardboard File Organizer 12.88 x 29.25 x 9.38 White (001310) • Staples $25.45 1 $25.45
10 Packs Plastic Pencil Box Stackable Pencil Case Bulk Crayon Box with Snap Tight Lid Colorful Plastic Brush Painting Storage Organizer for School Office Home Supplies • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Post-it Greener Notes, 3 x 3 in., 24 Pads, 75 Sheets/Pad, The Original Post-it Note, Sweet Sprinkles Collection • Quill.com $22.95 1 $22.95
Fun Size Vertical White Shiplap Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $21.29 1 $21.29
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers Cap Erasers Eraser Tops Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser Studying Supplies for Teachers Eraser Pencil Erasers, Pink • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
Martin Sports Kids Soccer Ball Size 5 - Official Size & Weight - Classic Black/White Youth Indoor/Outdoor Ball for Physical Education, Team Sports, and School Activities, 27"-28" Circumference, Deflated • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 2 $19.72
Teacher Created Resources Stone Blue Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Puffs Ultra Soft Non-Lotion Tissues, 10 Cubes, 56 Tissues Per Box • Amazon Business $9.37 2 $18.74
Home-X Clear File Holder Organizers for Magazines or Documents (Set of 5) • Amazon Business $16.73 1 $16.73
Pacon All-Purpose Newsprint Sheets - 9" x 12", 500 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.35 3 $16.05
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701) • Staples $15.74 1 $15.74
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Blue 500/Ream (14786) • Staples $15.09 1 $15.09
6pcs Pencil Shaped Pen Holders,Pencil Storage Organizer,Cute Desktop Pen Cup,Makeup Brush Container,Pencil Pot,Cartoon Stationery Rack,Creative Stationery Storage,for Office Home Decoration • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Boho Bulletin Board Borders Classroom Colorful Border Stickers Boho Die-Cut Border Trims Bulletin Board Scalloped Borders Self-Adhesive for School Blackboard Chalkboard Desk, 91.8 Ft • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Sportime Max ProRubber Football, Regulation/Official Size 9 - Leather/Rubber - High School-College - Adult • School Specialty $12.97 1 $12.97
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Pink 500/Ream (14779) • Staples $10.54 1 $10.54
Decorably 15 Colorful Parts of Speech Posters for Classroom, 11x17in Matte-Laminated Educational English Classroom Posters • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Brain Quest 4th Grade Smart Cards Revised 5th Edition (Brain Quest Smart Cards) • Amazon Business $9.82 1 $9.82
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink Dozen (74423) • Staples $9.72 1 $9.72
144 Large Round Number Stickers, 12 Sheets Consecutive Polka Dot Number 1-36 Label Self-Adhesive Number Stickers Erasable with PET Film for Indoor, Outdoor Office, Classroom, Storage, Boxes (3” Each) • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90

Materials cost

$761.42

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.70

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$821.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.98

Total project goal

$966.52

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