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Ms. Gortayo

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At Equity Focus Schools, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, AND more than 50% come from low-income households.

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Sterling, VA
Sterling Elementary School
School type: Traditional
Nearly all students from low‑income households

We receive data about students' economic need from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) based on the Free or Reduced Price Lunch scale.

Get Ms. Gortayo's classroom the essentials

I need paper and pencils to run my classroom.

  1. Bandages

    1. Bandages

    Quantity: 3

    $57.18

    Funded!

  2. Laminating Pouches

    2. Laminating Pouches

    Quantity: 5

    $96.45

    Funded!

  3. Pens (Felt Tip)

    3. Pens (Felt Tip)

    Quantity: 3

    $64.95

    Funded!

  4. Tissues

    4. Tissues

    Quantity: 7

    $148.96

    Funded!

  5. Colored Pencils

    5. Colored Pencils

    Quantity: 4

    $56.00

    Funded!

  6. Play-Doh

    6. Play-Doh

    Quantity: 1

    $19.65

    Funded!

  7. Disinfecting Wipes

    7. Disinfecting Wipes

    Quantity: 2

    $27.18

    Funded!

  8. Fruit Snacks

    8. Fruit Snacks

    Quantity: 6

    $56.94

    Funded!

  9. Glue Sticks

    9. Glue Sticks

    Quantity: 1

    $20.33

    Funded!

  10. Crackers (Cheddar)

    10. Crackers (Cheddar)

    Quantity: 2

    $48.64

    Funded!

  11. Highlighters

    11. Highlighters

    Quantity: 1

    $10.00

    Funded!

  12. Paper (Color)

    12. Paper (Color)

    Quantity: 4

    $84.48

    $37.87 left

  13. Pencils (Pre-sharpened)

    13. 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.

$53
Each item may contain multiple units per quantity.

Ships fast through DonorsChoose!As Ms. Gortayo gets funding, their requested supplies are fulfilled by DonorsChoose and shipped by our vendor network. These supplies ship in the priority that Ms. Gortayo has set.

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5 donors

an anonymous donor gave to Ms. Gortayo and said Teachers should never have to pay out of pocket to enrich their students lives. Thank you all for your dedication to teaching!
March 6, 2025
Donor gave to Ms. Gortayo and said Hope the project is completed soon.
February 26, 2025
an anonymous donor gave to Ms. Gortayo and said It is so important to encourage creativity in students and I think that you have a wonderful project in mind to do just that. All the best to all students and my thanks to you for being an enterprising teacher.
February 24, 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.

Sterling Elementary School

Sterling, VA

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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.

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5 donors

  • Good luck this school year!

    Amanda Saenz from New Braunfels, TX gave

  • You're amazing! Thanks for all you do for the students.

    Stephanie DeYoung from New York, NY gave

  • Maria C. Quilantan from Texas gave

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