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Mr. Blas from Milwaukee, WI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Learning Upgrade - Help Our Students Succeed

Help me give my students a classroom that they can finally be proud of.

  • $907 goal

This project expired on December 22, 2025.

This project expired on December 22, 2025.

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Mr. Blas La Escuela Fratney Elementary School
Milwaukee, WI Grades 3-5

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

These supplies are more than just items; they are foundational tools that will significantly enhance our classroom environment and directly support our students' academic growth.

Ambient lighting will create a calming and focused atmosphere, helping to reduce student anxiety and improve concentration, making our classroom a more welcoming place to learn.

The Spanish books will enrich our language arts curriculum and provide a diverse range of texts that foster cultural appreciation and improve reading comprehension.

Whiteboard markers will facilitate dynamic, interactive lessons and collaborative problem-solving, allowing students to visually engage with concepts.

Organizing tools will teach students valuable life skills in responsibility and order, while also ensuring that learning materials are easily accessible to everyone.

Finally, the cleaning products will help us maintain a safe and healthy learning space, minimizing distractions and maximizing instructional time.

Together, these items will transform our classroom into a well-equipped, organized, and engaging space where every student has the resources they need to thrive and succeed.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

30 students impacted
Mr. Blas La Escuela Fratney Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Milwaukee, WI 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BLACK+DECKER POWERSERIES+ 20V MAX Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner with LED Floor Lights, Lightweight, Multi-Surface (BHFEA520J) , Gray • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Acme Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener • Teachers' School Supply $93.14 1 $93.14
CloroxPro Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Fresh Scent 700 Wipes/Container (31547) • Staples $51.94 1 $51.94
Write On Magnets Dry Erase for Fridge - 6 Pack - 8x6 in Whiteboard Magnetic Labels Writable Magnet Sheets Pads - White Board Magnet Strips for Home and Office • Amazon Business $8.89 5 $44.45
DAYBETTER 50FT Outdoor String Lights Waterproof,Patio Lights with 25 Shatterproof Dimmable LED Edison Bulbs(+1 Spare),Connectable G40 Globe String Lights for Outside Garden Yard Porch,Black Wires • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
CAREGY 600 Pack Laminating Sheets,Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $38.24 1 $38.24
Elcoho 12 Rolls 393.6 Feet Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders Boho Colors Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board Trim Bulletin Board Decorations Bulletin Borders for School, Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
HBlife 2 Pcs Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, Clear • Amazon Business $33.31 1 $33.31
2Fold Supply Pencil Dispenser for Classroom - Stainless Steel Bulk Pencil Holder for Desk - Includes Removable Label Stickers - Teacher Must Haves for Organization - Holds up to 200 Pencils (Silver) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
50 PACK Large Hook Hanging Storage Bags 10 x 12.5-inch, Headphone Storage Classroom, Fabric Storage Bags - Reusable, Waterproof & Dustproof - Ideal for Classroom, Library, and Pharmacy Use • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Fashion Colors, Chisel Tip, 40 Count • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Hand Soap Lemon Verbena Scent 12.5 fl oz (651321) • Staples $4.59 5 $22.95
1984 (novela gráfica) / 1984 (Graphic Novel) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $19.61 1 $19.61
La heredera perdida (Novela gráfica) / The Lost Heir (Graphic Novel) (Alas De Fuego) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $17.29 1 $17.29
La profecía (Novela gráfica) / The Dragonet Prophecy (Graphic Novel) (Alas De Fuego) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Una arruga en el tiempo (Novela gráfica) / A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $15.24 1 $15.24
Haundry Large Cleaning Supplies Caddy with Handle, Plastic Storage Bucket Organizer for Cleaning Products, Shower Caddy Basket for Car, Dorm, Bathroom, Garden, Kitchen -White • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Apachurrada: Una novela gráfica (Squished: A Graphic Novel) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Emmie es invisible / Invisible Emmie (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Rizos (Frizzy, Spanish language edition) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.60 1 $11.60
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
LOCONHA Dry Erase Markers, 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard & Chalkboard Cleaners, Small Magnetic Erasers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ovwo 12Pcs Premium Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, Highly Absorbent Household Cleaning Supplies - for Kitchen Towels, Dish Cloths, Dust Rag • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Miles Morales: Ondas sísmicas (Miles Morales: Shock Waves) (Spiderman) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $9.70 1 $9.70
Poffattr Fridge Magnet, Refrigerator Magnets, Strong Magnets for Whiteboard, Neodymium Magnet Perfect Whiteboard Pack of 20PCS in a Box • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Team Up: El Toro & Friends: A Graphic Novel (World of ¡Vamos!) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$719.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.25

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$770.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.97

Total project goal

$906.47

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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