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Ms. Hernandez from San Diego, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Where Is My Pencil?

Help me give my students a secure place to keep their own pencils.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hernandez's classroom raised $174

This project is fully funded

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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've been teaching for over 20 years and the biggest issue in the classroom is pencils. The students need a secure place to store their pencils.

I can't even count the number of times the students have asked, "Where is my pencil?"

I am going to get them toothbrush holders and pen pal holders to put their pencils in so they know exactly where they are, at all times. I am also going to label their pencils with their class numbers so they don't fight for the pencils. I am hoping this solves our pencil problem.

Ms. Hernandez Marshall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Diego, CA 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pen Pal Pen Holder - 12 Pack Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $13.36 3 $40.08
Oomcu Pack of 7 Travel Toothbrush Case Holder, 7 Color Plastic Toothbrush Case Portable Toothbrush Storage for Home and Outdoor • Amazon Business $5.99 4 $23.96
Piokio Colored Washi Tape 10 Roll Multi Pack - 164 Feet x 15mm Wide Set Rainbow Solid Color Tape for Egg Decorating, DIY School Supplies • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Oomcu Pack of 30 Travel Toothbrush Case Holder, 6 Color Plastic Toothbrush Case Portable Toothbrush Storage for Home and Outdoor • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Oomcu Pack of 30 Travel Toothbrush Case Holder, 6 Color Plastic Toothbrush Case Portable Toothbrush Storage for Home and Outdoor • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95

Materials cost

$105.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$147.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.98

Total project goal

$173.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $173.18

1 Donor

-$173.18

Donations toward project cost

-$147.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.98

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