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Ms. Zendejas from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Great Take Off!

My students need Matter library books and science journals (STEM) to record their learning. The tabletop caddies will be used by students to organize science materials.

  • $443 goal

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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 Students

Shifting towards common core state standards has been a difficult shift for students and teachers, but not impossible. My goal this year is to lead students through the shift and guide them with the skills needed to be successful learners and college ready candidates.

The school where I currently teach is in the heart of a rough neighborhood.

Two blocks from our school exists a community of transients. Included in this community are some of our families that are living this lifestyle as well. I feel that for some of my students, school is the only safe and sane area that allows them to be a child and learn the things that every child should be learning. I would love for my students to be able think and analyze their surrounding and aspire to be bigger and better. My students should be able to be given the opportunity to choose from their future.

My Project

My students will be experiencing for the first time a STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) program. We will begin by deepening our knowledge about Solids, Liquids, and Gas. My goal is to use the materials I am ordering such as; matter library books with the students to help them learn more about matter and the science journals so students are able to record their findings. Part of the STEM program also includes math, so students will also learn different strategies to use when problem solving and ten frames for number sense. One of my goals is for students to independently work and build up on explaining and presenting work to better understand their learning.

Your donations will help my students' learning to be fun and organized in a world of such whirlwind.

Our students need to have the tools that will allow them to grow, to choose their path and to be ready for everything that comes their way. After all, the sky is the limit and we want our future leaders to be prepared critical thinkers.

Ms. Zendejas Ninth Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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. Zendejas

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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
PP388 - Tabletop Supply Caddy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.59 6 $81.54
PP181 - Giant Classroom Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
CC341 - “I Can” Common Core Display Cards - Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
GG867 - Matter Book Library - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.50 1 $34.50
FF189 - Magnetic Folder Bins - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PP939 - Jumbo Magnetic Ten-Frames - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
GG832 - Giant Magnetic Write & Wipe Number Lines - Whole Numbers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
FF336 - File Holder Teacher's Tote • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LL336 - Magnetic Board Supply Caddy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
PP864 - Calendar Math Journal - Each • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 1 $3.99
DD959 - Correct the Sentence! Daily Journal - Gr. 1-2 - Each • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.79 1 $3.79
PP581 - Common Core Problem Solving Journal - Gr. 1-2 - Each • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.49 1 $3.49
HH256 - Science Journal - Grades 1-2 - Each • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.29 1 $3.29

Materials cost

$312.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$375.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.32

Total project goal

$442.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $442.13

2 Donors

-$442.13

Donations toward project cost

-$375.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.32

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