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Mrs. Lapadula from Miami, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Banking on My Future

Help me give my students a dedicated notebook for financial literacy where they could have space for creative elements where they would use markers and art supplies to create personal goals, and reflection pages.

  • $279 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

Students will use foldable templates to write down financial terms, they will create charts to track their spending. The goal will be to create a mini business idea, where they will outline what they sell, their costs and how they would price their items. They will be able to do this behind their privacy class boards.

Students will be encouraged to personalize their notebooks with drawings, stickers or doodles that represent their financial goals.

The use of the art supplies will make their notebooks visually engaging. With these interactive notebooks, you can foster both creativity and practical financial literacy skills in a way that is hands-on, engaging, and personalized for each student.

Mrs. Lapadula Dr Carlos J Finlay 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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Miami, FL View local requests

More than half 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Akro-Mils 24 Cabinet 10724, Plastic Parts Storage Hardware and Craft Cabinet, (20-Inch W x 6-Inch D x 16-Inch H), Black • Amazon Business $46.95 1 $46.95
Pasimy 24 Pcs Desk Dividers Double Sided Privacy Folders for Students Classroom Desk Cardboard Study Carrel Privacy Boards for Teacher Student Study Test Reduces Distractions • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Crayola Take Note! Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 2 $30.52
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (2185229) • Quill.com $22.09 1 $22.09
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $20.71 1 $20.71
HBlife Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, Black • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.10 1 $9.10
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted Dozen (30075) • Staples $8.04 1 $8.04

Materials cost

$194.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$237.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.85

Total project goal

$279.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $279.00

2 Donors

-$139.49

Donations toward project cost

-$118.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.92

match offer

-$139.51

Match offer toward project cost

-$118.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.93

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 $0.00

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