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Ms. Espinoza from South Gate, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Artistic Activities Provide Students With a Break From Traditional learning.

Help me give my students essential supplies. These supplies are crucial for helping students. Without these tools, students are at a disadvantage, unable to fully engage in lessons or complete their work.

  • $433 goal

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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

Artistic activities give students a break from traditional learning methods, allowing them to express themselves in ways beyond words. These creative exercises are essential for developing skills, and encouraging students to think outside the box.

The arts can be therapeutic, helping students to relax and manage stress, which is vital in today’s fast-paced academic environments.

Ensuring access to these supplies helps cultivate well-rounded, emotionally healthy students.

These materials create the foundation for an inclusive and engaging learning environment, where students can explore their interests, develop key skills, and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. Ensuring that every classroom is well-equipped is a crucial step toward achieving educational equity, where all students, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to succeed.

Ms. Espinoza South Gate Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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South Gate, 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

130 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Color Swell Washable Bulk Markers 36 Packs 8 Count Vibrant Colors 288 Total Bulk Markers Perfect for Teachers, Kids, Party Favors, Classrooms, Donations, Students • Amazon Business $45.99 2 $91.98
Shuttle Art 504 Colored Pencils Bulk, 12 Vibrant Colors, Pack of 42, Pre-sharpened Coloring Pencils, Wood Colored Pencils for Kids Teachers, Classroom Essentials, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $40.83 2 $81.66
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $19.96 2 $39.92
Color Swell Bulk Crayon Packs - 36 Boxes of 24 Vibrant Colored Durable Bulk Crayons of Teacher Quality for Classroom and Home • Amazon Business $36.00 1 $36.00
Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Bulk Pack, 320 pencils • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $16.04 1 $16.04
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Blunt Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Green, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $7.86 2 $15.72

Materials cost

$305.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$367.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.91

Total project goal

$432.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $432.72

1 Donor

-$432.72

Donations toward project cost

-$367.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.91

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