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Mrs. Orellana Deschenes from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Backpack is a Must Have!

Help me give my students this black school backpack, which is great for daily use and appealing to both boys and girls.

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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

I know my amazing online learners need a good-quality backpack because it is essential for staying organized at home.

My goal is to ensure that my students have access to a backpack that has a large main compartment that is great for organizing books, supplies, and other essentials.

Additionally, this backpack has a small front pocket with a zip closure, which is convenient for keeping smaller items within reach. I selected this backpack because its lightweight durability is coupled with adjustable padded shoulder straps that provide comfort for carrying heavy loads. This versatile backpack is suitable for ages 13 and older, making it a great book bag for my middle schoolers.

Mrs. Orellana Deschenes Virtual Academy Computer Science Grades 6-8

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.

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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

More than half 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

30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Backpack for School, Study, Travel, Durable Classic Design, Book Bag, Black • Amazon Business $17.70 35 $619.50

Materials cost

$619.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $56.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$715.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.26

Total project goal

$841.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $841.73

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 $841.73

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