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Ms. S from Selma, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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You are What You Carry!!

Help me give my students something they can make personally their own that also provides an inspiring focal point.

  • $270 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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

I have found with picking up any student to help support an individualized colored folder brings a sense of purpose and recognition of value. I would love to boost up with folders that not only provide colors but also incorporate a powerful message whether written or artistically shown. It is quite amazing to see how the small details also count when it comes to confidence and self appreciation!

Students enjoy the suspense and excitement as they wait for me to pull out their folder that includes their first and last name as well as any drawing or coloring pages we have done together.

In their folders hold daily evaluation sheets as well as our Indianola Warriors Reward Punch Card that is updated when achieving their goals! It isn't enough to just state or verbalize but with a combination of encouragement that includes audible, verbal, and visual.

As the needs of our school site increase the folder stack decreases with the amount of students who require additional emotional support and guidance.

Ms. S Indianola Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. S

Selma, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

380 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
EOOUT 18 Pack Decorative File Folders Letter Size, Colored File Folders, Motivational Quotes Gold, Cute File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tabs, 9.5 x 11.5 Inches, for Office, School, Home • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Decorative File Folders, 12 Pack, 6 Designs, Heavyweight, Letter Size (9.5" x 11.5") with 1/3 Cut Tab, Traditional Floral Designs with Matte Finish, Fashion Folders by Better Office Products • Amazon Business $12.86 2 $25.72
EOOUT 18 Pack Decorative File Folders, Geometric Gold File Folders, Colored Letter Size File Folders, 1/3-Cut Tabs, 9.5 x 11.5 Inch, for Office, School, Students • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
12 Pack Succulent 2 Pocket Folders for School, Cactus Office Supplies, Letter Size (9.25 x 12 in) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Paper Master Folders with Pockets 12 Counts Decorative File Folders Letter Size for School, Office and Home, Cute Colored File Folders with 6 Designs Assorted, 9.5x11.5 Inches • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
EOOUT 18 Pack Decorative File Folders Cute File Folders Marble Designs Letter Size Colored File Folders 9.5 x 11.5 Inch with 1/3 Cut Tab for Office School and Home • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Teacher Created Resources Confetti File Folders • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
12 Pack Watercolor Pocket Folders with Inspirational Quotes, Cute Decorative File Folders for School, Home, Office, Letter Size • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
12 Pack Decorative File Folders Marble, Cute Rose Gold File Folders with 1/3 Cut Tabs for Women, 6 Inspirational Designs, Letter Size (9.5 x 11.5 in) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
12 Pack Decorative Flower File Folders with 1/3 Cut Tab, Pretty Letter Size 3-Tab Floral Office Supplies (9.5 x 11.5 in) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$179.62

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$16.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$228.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.37

Total project goal

$269.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$269.12

1 Donor

-$164.56

Donations toward project cost

-$139.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.68

match offer

-$104.55

Match offer toward project cost

-$88.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.68

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$0.00

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