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Mr. R. from CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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And All Because of a Smile

My project needs 14 packages of various certificates.

  • $116 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.

Students at Wilkerson Elementary School are some of the most thankful kids in the world. They appreciate everything our school provides for them. As a matter of fact, they understand the value education has to offer. I recognize that they are more apt to learn when they too are being thanked for their hard work and effort. It brings a smile to my face when I see students greatly admire certificates I have printed for their well-deserved work. They treasure them in their school folders and binders, and tell me how their parents proudly display them at their homes. Both students and parents have shown gratitude for such small simple gestures. I would love to continue to provide my students with simple certificates to encourage them to do their very best. However, paper and printing ink sometimes takes a bite out of my budget. Thus, I would like to propose helping me fund certificates for my students. Everybody appreciates being appreciated, no matter how big or small the accomplishment… a simple reward such as a certificate can sometimes make a difference between an “A” on a paper, and a truly genuine “Thank You, Congratulations on your Achievement” certificate.

Mr. R. Wilkerson Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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El Monte, 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

90 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Certificate of Recognition - Hayes Certificates and Awards • School Specialty Inc. $5.29 1 $5.29
Certificate of Recognition - Hayes® New Printer Compatible Certificates & Awards • School Specialty Inc. $5.29 1 $5.29
Math Award Recognition Awards • School Specialty Inc. $3.19 1 $3.19
Remarkable! Recognition Awards • School Specialty Inc. $3.19 1 $3.19
Outstanding! Recognition Awards • School Specialty Inc. $3.19 1 $3.19
Hip, Hip Hooray Recognition Awards • School Specialty Inc. $3.19 1 $3.19
Mathematics Achievement - Hayes® New Printer Compatible Certificates & Awards • School Specialty Inc. $5.29 1 $5.29
Certificate of Achievement - Hayes® New Printer Compatible Certificates & Awards • School Specialty Inc. $5.29 1 $5.29
Merit Award - Hayes Certificates and Awards • School Specialty Inc. $5.29 1 $5.29
Certificate of Excellence - Hayes® New Printer Compatible Certificates & Awards • School Specialty Inc. $5.29 1 $5.29
Certificate of Achievement -Hayes Certificates and Awards • School Specialty Inc. $5.29 1 $5.29
Certificate of Excellence - Hayes Certificates and Awards • School Specialty Inc. $5.29 1 $5.29
Certificate of Excellence - Gold Seal Certificates • School Specialty Inc. $4.89 1 $4.89
Certificate of Achievement - Gold Seal Certificates • School Specialty Inc. $4.89 1 $4.89

Materials cost

$64.86

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.49

Sales tax

 $4.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$95.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$20.85

Total project goal

$115.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $115.85

3 Donors

-$109.12

Donations toward project cost

-$95.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.73

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 $0.00

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