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More than half of students from low‑income households
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Get Ms. EL's classroom the essentials
I need sticky notes, fruit snacks, crackers, and other basic supplies to run my classroom.
1. Pens (Felt Tip)
Quantity: 1
$21.65
Funded!
2. Colored Pencils
Quantity: 1
$14.00
Funded!
3. Markers (Color)
Quantity: 2
$15.12
Funded!
4. Sticky Notes
Quantity: 1
$17.04
$17.02 left
5. Fruit Snacks
Quantity: 3
$28.47
6. Crackers (Cheddar)
Quantity: 2
$48.64
7. Highlighters
Quantity: 1
$10.87
8. Markers (Dry erase)
Quantity: 1
$12.02
9. Paper (Color)
Quantity: 1
$21.12
10. Pencils (Pre-sharpened)
Quantity: 1
$15.06
needed to fund all suppliesAll item costs listed include a 15% fee to cover fulfillment and taxes, if applicable.
$154
Each item may contain multiple units per quantity.
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an anonymous donor gave to Ms. EL and said Ms Espinoza, your continued support of our classroom is so deeply appreciated! We are so grateful!
May 17, 2025
an anonymous donor gave to Ms. EL and said Thank you, Otto family, for consistently supporting the learning we do in Room 21!
May 17, 2025
an anonymous donor gave to Ms. EL and said Thank you, Otto family, for consistently supporting the learning we do in Room 21!
April 17, 2025
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On average, U.S. public school teachers spend $500 of their own money each year on classroom supplies and other essentials their students need to succeed.
You're amazing! Thanks for all you do for the students.
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Amanda Saenz from New Braunfels, TX gave
You're amazing! Thanks for all you do for the students.
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