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Mrs. Pinero Saez from Gaithersburg MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Tools for Triumph: Empowering Student Success

Help me give my students the essential tools they need for success in the classroom: pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers, dry erase markers, highlighters, clipboards, composition notebooks for writing and drawing and half composition notebooks for vocabulary.

  • 3 donors
  • $1,788 still needed

expires Jul 16

  • 3 donors
  • $1,788 still needed
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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

My students are incredibly creative and eager learners, and I am constantly inspired by their enthusiasm for education. Each resource I'm requesting plays a crucial role in fostering their growth and development. Pencils, crayons, markers, and other art supplies enable them to express themselves visually, while clipboards and composition notebooks provide a platform for their writing and drawing endeavors. Dry erase markers and anchor chart papers facilitate interactive learning experiences, and privacy folders offer a sense of focus and security during testing.

My goals for this project are twofold: to provide my students with the necessary tools to engage actively in their learning process and to create a supportive environment where they feel empowered to explore and express themselves freely.

What sets my students apart is their resilience and their unwavering curiosity. Despite facing various challenges, they approach each day with enthusiasm and determination, inspiring me to strive for excellence in my teaching and support them in reaching their full potential.

Mrs. Pinero Saez
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Easel Pad - 30 Sheets, 25 x 30 Inches - Great for Virtual Teachers and Students • Amazon Business $41.37 10 $413.70
Henoyso Primary Composition Notebook for Kids K-2 Bulk 9.75 x 7.5 Inch Writing Journal with Rainbow Spine 60 Pages Kids Handwriting and Drawing Story Journal for Preschool Student(20 Pcs) • Amazon Business $32.49 6 $194.94
Oxford Jr. Composition Notebooks, Half Size, 4-7/8 x 7-1/2 Inches, Wide Ruled Paper, 80 Sheets, Assorted Primary Covers, 6 Pack (63779) • Amazon Business $7.67 20 $153.40
Gloween 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Wood-Cased 2 HB Soft Yellow Pencils for Writing/Drawing/Sketching, Bulk Pack for Office School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $26.99 5 $134.95
Rarlan Colored Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Colored Pencils for Kids, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 96, Coloring Pencils 1152 Count • Amazon Business $79.96 1 $79.96
Ashley? Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser, Maroon Paw, 6 EA/BD • Quill.com $33.29 2 $66.58
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $64.98 1 $64.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (86001) • Staples $10.49 5 $52.45
FVSEC 270 Pcs Highlighters Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip Multicolor Highlighter Marker Set, Quick-Drying Pen Highlighter for Classroom School Home Office (270Pcs, 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $46.79 1 $46.79
Mead Primary Journal Kindergarten Writing Tablet 12 PACK of Primary Composition Notebook For Grades K- 2, 100 Sheets (200 Pages) Creative Story Notebooks For Kids 9 3/4 in by 7 1/2 in. • Amazon Business $42.76 1 $42.76
Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 96 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $36.89 1 $36.89
Whaline 30Pcs Privacy Boards Boho Classroom Desk Dividers Colorful Rainbow Heart You are Awesome Desk Privacy Panel Privacy Folders Screen Partition for School Teacher Student Desk Test Supplies • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
24 Pcs Plastic Clipboards Bulk Assorted Color A4 Letter Size Clip Boards with Low Profile Metal Clip Clipboards for Student Teacher Doctor Nurse Office Clerk Supplies, 12.32 x 8.9 Inches • Amazon Business $34.79 1 $34.79
Sintuff 2 Pieces Clipboard Holder Wood Metal Clipboard Stand Sturdy Clipboard Storage Rack Small White Board Organizer for Teacher Classroom Home Office, Black (Assembly Required) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Sooez 10 Pack Zipper Mesh Pencil Pouches, 10 Colors Mesh Pencil Case Pencil Pouch Bulk, Pencil Bags Pouches with Zipper Bulk, A6 Small Mesh Bags with Zipper for Cash, Travel Office Home • Amazon Business $4.99 5 $24.95
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.43 2 $20.86
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3" x 3", Supernova Neons Collection, 70 Sheet/Pad, 24 Pads/Pack (654-24SSMIA-CP) • Quill.com $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$1,503.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$90.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,646.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$290.60

Total project goal

$1,937.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,937.36

2 Donors

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$1,787.36

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