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Mrs. Barrios from Bridgeport, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Magical Beginning

Help me give my students a magical beginning. The students will enter Kindergarten and see all the supplies needed to start a magical year. Thanks to you.

  • $837 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 Project

Every year my Kindergarteners come excited to learn. They enter for the first time to a place they don't know. When they see their stations with all the utensils needed to begin their magical journey their emotions are priceless.

I want to be able to give each of my students the tools they will need to be successful.

My students come from different parts of central and south America. Most of them do not have the experience of going to school. Once they enter my Kindergarten class, is magical.

With your help, they can use their folders to take home their work. The headphones will be used for listening to stories during quiet time. We need water bottles because we are not allowed to use the fountain. Finally the desk pets will be a reward they will earn by following ROAR, respectful, on task, accountable and responsible.

Mrs. Barrios Luis Munoz Marin 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 Mrs. Barrios

Bridgeport, CT 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
BTSKY Stylish Multipurpose Utility Box- Large Capacity Pencil Box with Snap Lid Closure Pencil Holder Plastic Pencil Box for Organize Pencils Watercolor Pens Stationery Office Supplies 5 Pack Blue • Amazon Business $20.99 5 $104.95
Excellerations Beginner's Story Journals - Set of 10 (Item # PREKJRNL) • Amazon Business $28.98 3 $86.94
Belinlen 10 Pack 27 oz Sports Water Bottles Sports and Fitness Squeeze Water Bottles BPA Free come with 16 pcs Chalk Labels, 1 Pen • Amazon Business $26.99 3 $80.97
Bulk Headphones for Classroom 25 Pack, HONGZAN Wholesale Stereo School Headphones for Kids, Students, Libraries, Laboratories,Testing Centers, Museums etc (Blue) • Amazon Business $79.95 1 $79.95
Elmer's Washable School Glue Stick, 0.77 Ounces, Disappearing Purple, Pack of 30 • School Specialty $47.69 1 $47.69
School Smart Take Home Heavy-Duty Folder, Green, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $47.62 1 $47.62
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Value Pack, Ultra Fine Tip, Black, Pack of 36 • School Specialty $38.39 1 $38.39
25Pcs Clear Plastic Horizontal Name Tags Badge ID Card Holders and 25Pcs Flat Neck Lanyards, Black • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
At-A-Glance Fashion Desk Style Wirebound Appointment Planner, 9 X 11 in, Monthly, 12 Months, Jan - Dec, Red • School Specialty $29.69 1 $29.69
BURVAGY 5.5" Small Safety Blunt Tip Scissors，Right & Left Handed Scissors For Kids，24 Pack • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Mini Dry Erase Erasers, IHPUKIDI 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleaner Wiper for Kids and Classroom Teacher Supplies, Home and Office (2 x 2 Inch) Green • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Ticonderoga Beginner Wood-Cased Pencils, #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 12 Count (X13080) • Amazon Business $3.99 4 $15.96
24 Pack Small Clear Plastic Storage Containers with Hinged Lids for Organizing, Mini Beads Storage Containers Box for Jewelry, Hardware, Game Pieces, Crafts,Tiny Beads and More Small Items • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
150 Pieces Mini Erasers for Kids Bulk Novelty Animal Erasers for Students Homework School Classroom Rewards Prizes ,Party Favors • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Creativity Street Jumbo Natural Wood Crafts Sticks, Pack of 100 • School Specialty $3.22 2 $6.44

Materials cost

$654.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$711.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.47

Total project goal

$836.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $836.48

2 Donors

-$557.64

Donations toward project cost

-$474.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.64

match offer

-$278.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$237.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.83

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