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Ms. Barraza from Los Angeles, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Writing Time

Help me give my students printer ink, sticky notes, and a tablecloth for our writing center.

  • $237 goal

This project expired on November 2, 2025.

This project expired on November 2, 2025.

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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 Project

Teaching students how to write is a challenge. In 4th grade, students learn to write narratives, multi-paragraph informational papers, opinion pieces, and even poetry. It takes a lot of instruction and a lot of practice. Every year, I am proud of the work my students produce, and I love to showcase it on our classroom writing board. This year, I want to include essential materials in this "writing" area. The tablecloth will be used to cover the table where all of their writing supplies will be stored. It will make the area more inviting.

In this writing area, they will be able to print their finished documents using our new classroom printer, which is why we need more ink.

They will also be able to pick up any writing materials they need. Showcasing their printed work motivates them to continue practicing, and they love having the option to handwrite their finished work or print it. Lastly, many of my students use sticky notes during the writing process to take notes, add to their writing, and give peer feedback. We use a lot of sticky notes for this, and we need more.

Ms. Barraza Gates Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Los Angeles, 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

26 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 58A Black Standard Yield Toner Cartridge (CF258A) • Staples $120.24 1 $120.24
Heavy Duty Vinyl Tablecloth with Flannel Backing Waterproof Oil-Proof Plastic Table Cloth Stain-Resistant Wipeable Rectangle or Square Table Cover for Indoor and Outdoor (Branch, 60X102 Inch) • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
Sticky Notes 3x3 Inches,Bright Colors Self-Stick Pads, Easy to Post for Home, Office, Notebook, 82 Sheets/pad • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mead Mailing Envelopes, Clasp Closure, 9" X 12", All-Purpose 24-lb Paper, Brown Kraft Material, 20 per Box (76020) • Amazon Business $6.68 1 $6.68

Materials cost

$154.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$201.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.52

Total project goal

$236.82

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