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Mrs. Cotto-Rios from Springfield, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Adventure Continues...

Help me give my students a stress and worry-free transition back to in-person learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cotto-Rios's classroom raised $187

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 the Special Education teacher of 12 third and fourth grade students. My classroom is a substantially separate classroom, this mean students are placed with me for extra instruction in the subjects of Reading, Writing and Mathematics.

My students are smart, hardworking children who require a friendly nudge to complete daily tasks and assignments.

Our school can be found in the Springfield area, an area full of life and excitement. However, a lot of our students come from low income families and struggle to upkeep with materials that are needed throughout the school year.

My Project

These materials will make a difference in my students' learning because they will have everything they need to make in-person learning as smooth a transition as possible. Last year was quite a journey for us all and we didn't know exactly what to expect.

I would like my new fourth graders to come into my classroom feeling welcomed and prepared.

The post it notes and place holders will allow them to take brief notes while reading and hold their place when a transition to another activity has to occur. The folder pockets will assist in organization of any written assignments as well as any missing assignments when a student is absent or not present in the class for a specific subject. The pointers are a fun way to engage students in their learning and give them an opportunity to demonstrate their ideas and opinions. The sharpies are a great tool to assist with writing and learning different parts of a painted essay.

I would like to provide my students with the best and safest experience possible after a year of home learning and being in a virtual world.

Mrs. Cotto-Rios German Gerena Community 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.

Springfield, MA 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

12 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Pocket Chart, Kids Communicate Emotions to Teachers, Social Emotional Learning, Teacher Supplies for Classroom, Mindfulness for Kids, Sensory Play, Anxiety Relief $19.99 1 $19.99
Post-it Flags Value Pack, .47" Wide, Assorted Colors, 328 Flags/Pack (683-VAD1) $17.49 1 $17.49
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 4" x 4", Rio de Janeiro Collection, Lined, 90 Sheets/Pad, 6 Pads/Pack (675-6SSUC) $13.99 1 $13.99
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Marker, Assorted Colors, 12 count $6.97 2 $13.94
Learning Resources Patterned Hand Pointers, Homeschool, Classroom Helper, Assorted Colors, Set of 3, Ages 3+ $12.99 1 $12.99
5 Pocket Compact Storage Pocket Chart, Hanging Wall File Organizer by Essex Wares - Organize Your Assignments, Files, Scrapbook Papers & More (Black) $9.99 1 $9.99
Adhesive Magnets for Crafts - 100 PCs Flexible Round Magnets with Adhesive Backing - Small Sticky Magnets - Magnetic Dots with Adhesive Back are Alternative to Magnetic Tape, Stickers and Strip $9.99 1 $9.99
Bostitch Office HP12 3 Hole Punch, 12 Sheet Capacity, Metal,Silver $8.00 1 $8.00
Sharpie Permanent Markers | Chisel Tip Markers, Assorted Colors $6.98 1 $6.98
Mr. Pen- Multipurpose Scissors, 8 inch, Pack of 4, Scissor, Scissors for Office, Craft Scissors, Scissors Bulk, Office Scissors, Sharp Scissors, Paper Scissors, Fabric Scissors, Adult Scissors $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$120.31

Vendor shipping charges

$6.74

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$158.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.03

Total project goal

$186.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$186.88

2 Donors

-$143.43

Donations toward project cost

-$121.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.51

match offer

-$43.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$36.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.52

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$0.00

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