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Mrs. Cardona from Torrance, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School Supplies!

Help me give my students the supplies they need to start the school year like paper, pencils, scissors and glue.

  • $382 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

This year I have the joy of teaching 27 eager to learn 5th graders. My goal is to help my students focus on their learning, rather than struggling to find adequate resources like pencils, paper, highlighters, glue, and other basic materials for learning. These wonderful students perform at various academic levels and deserve to have the materials they need in order to help them achieve their goals.

By donating to our project, you will provide my amazing 5th graders with the necessary supplies they need to achieve their academic goals.

With your support my students will no longer have to worry about not having enough supplies to complete any assignments. These children deserve to have a stocked classroom that supports their academic needs and creative ideas. Thank you for considering this project.

Mrs. Cardona Meyler Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Torrance, 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

30 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rarlan Colored Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Colored Pencils for Kids, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 36, Coloring Pencils 432 Count • Amazon Business $37.97 1 $37.97
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inch 20Lb Paper - 10 Ream Case (5,000 Sheets), 92 GE Bright White • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
Scissors Bulk 30-Pack, All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Sharp Scissors for Office Home General Use Craft Supplies, High/Middle School Classroom Class Older Kids Scissor Set, Right / Left Handed • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Pink Erasers Pack of 100 - Large Size, Latex & Smudge Free - Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms, Teachers, Homeschool, Office, Art Class, and More! • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3x3 in, 24 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Rio de Janeiro Collection, Bright Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green), Recyclable (654-24SSAU-CP) • Amazon Business $20.54 1 $20.54
Madisi Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Bulk Pack, 72-Count • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Dry Erase Markers, （80 Count, Black,Chisel Tip）-White Board Markers Dry Erase，Whiteboard Pens ，Very Suitable for Writing on The School、 Office 、Home Dry Erase whiteboard Mirror Glass • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Two Pocket Portfolio Folders, 50-Pack, RED, Letter Size Paper Folders, by Better Office Products, 50 Pieces, Red • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $15.74 1 $15.74
Bostitch Personal Electric Pencil Sharpener, Powerful Stall-Free Motor, High Capacity Shavings Tray, Black (EPS4-BLACK) • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Magnefic Magnetic Squares, 1 Tape Sheet of 70 Magnetic Squares (each 20x20x2mm), Magnet on one Side, Self Adhesive on the other Side. Perfect for Fridge Organisation, Art Project, Vision Board • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $11.84 1 $11.84
Reusable Fastening Cable Ties 6 in Cable Management Ties 100 pcs Cable Straps Wire Ties Adjustable Cord Organizer for Home Office Data Centers Electronics PC TV • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94

Materials cost

$265.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$324.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.20

Total project goal

$381.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $381.33

5 Donors

-$188.02

Donations toward project cost

-$164.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.70

Matching donations from our partners

-$188.01

Match offers toward project cost

-$159.81

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.30

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