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Ms. Escobar's classroom raised $294

Writing, Reading, and Ready to Learn

Help me give my students some reading, spelling, and writing resources to help them succeed.

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Ms. Escobar Herod Elementary School
Houston, TX 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

My students are curious, hardworking, and full of potential. Each day, they are building their reading, writing, and spelling skills, which are the foundation for all future learning. To help them succeed, our classroom needs literacy resources and organizing bins that will make materials easy to find and use. Having access to the right tools in an organized space will not only strengthen their academic growth but also foster independence, confidence, and excitement for learning.

These literacy tools and organizational supports will allow every child to participate fully, practice daily, and take ownership of their learning.

When students have a clean, structured classroom with the resources they need, they can focus more on developing their skills rather than worrying about where to find supplies.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

50 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. Escobar Herod Elementary 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.

Houston, TX 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

50 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HERKKA 200 Pack Laminating Sheets, Hold 11 x 17 Inch Sheet, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 11.5 x 17.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner • Amazon Business $36.09 1 $36.09
Storex Large Book Bins, Set of 5, Metal Shelf Rack Included, Assorted Colors (71125U01C) • Amazon Business $35.78 1 $35.78
4E's Novelty 6 Pcs Colorful Plastic Classroom Storage Bins 13.75" X 10.25" for Organizing A4 Papers Trays, Turn In Containers Kids School Teachers Classroom Organization & Storage Supplies • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
School Zone Big Second Grade Workbook: 320 Spiral-Bound Pages, 2nd Grade, Word Problems, Reading Comprehension, Phonics, Math, Science, Ages 7 to 8 • Amazon Business $15.62 1 $15.62
School Zone Big Third Grade Workbook: 320 Spiral-Bound Pages, 3rd Grade, Reading, Writing, Math, Science, History, Social Science, Ages 8 to 9 • Amazon Business $14.33 1 $14.33
Spelling Weekly Practice for 1st 2nd Grade Volume 2: Learn to Write and Spell Essential Words Ages 6-8 | Kindergarten Workbook, 1st Grade Workbook and ... + Worksheets (Elementary Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
VELCRO Brand ONE-WRAP Cable Ties, 100Pk, 8 x 1/2" Black Cord Organization Straps, Thin Pre-Cut Design, Wire Management for Organizing Home, Office and Data Centers • Amazon Business $10.75 1 $10.75
Spanish Handwriting Practice Book for Kids: Bilingual Language Learning and Writing Workbook for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade | Trace ... in Spanish (Learning Spanish Workbooks) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Spelling Weekly Practice for 3rd Grade: Vocabulary Builder Workbook to Learn to Write and Spell Essential Sight Words | Phonics Activities and ... Ages 8-9 (Elementary Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Spelling Weekly Practice for 1st 2nd Grade: Learn to Write and Spell Essential Words Ages 6-8 | Kindergarten Workbook, 1st Grade Workbook and 2nd ... ... + Worksheets (Elementary Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Third Grade Sight Word Practice: Say It, Color It, Trace It, Write It, Find It, Master It | Fun Educational Activity Pages for Learning 3rd Grade Sight Words • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Sight Words and Spelling Workbook for Kids Ages 6-8: Learn to Write and Spell Essential Words | Kindergarten Workbook, 1st Grade Workbook and 2nd ... | Reading & Phonics Activities + Worksheets • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Carson Dellosa Trace With Me: Sight Words Handwriting Workbook for Kids Ages 3+, Sight Words Handwriting Practice for Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, PreK+ Phonics & Writing Practice • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69
The Spanish Workbook for Grades 1, 2, and 3: 140+ Language Learning Exercises for Kids Ages 6-9 • Amazon Business $5.32 1 $5.32
110Pcs Square Magnets Magnetic Tape Strip - Magnet Sheets with Adhesive Backin One Side Self Adhesive on The Other Side for Fridge Organisation,Art Project,Classroom • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Carson Dellosa Skill Builders K-5 Spanish Workbook, Alphabet, Vocabulary, Sight Words, Numbers, and More, Kindergarten to 5th Grade Classroom or Homeschool Curriculum • Amazon Business $3.69 1 $3.69

Materials cost

$216.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.08

Total project goal

$293.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $293.86

2 Donors

-$65.00

Donations toward project cost

-$65.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$217.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$184.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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