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Ms. Ruiz from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beginning of the School Year

Help me give my students the best Beginning of the School Year yet!

  • $543 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

It's that time of the year! Beginning of the School Year! This time brings excitement and the yearly list of classroom needs. The goal of this project is to start the school year with materials that are needed throughout the school year that will support my students.

Lysol spray and wipes are essential to keep our equipment clean of germs!

We have little ones and as we know, we are learning to keep our germs to ourselves. My team and I clean everyday, so we go through these quickly. Laminating sheets are used to create personalized schedules, visual supports as well as create communication supports.

The Mr. Potato Heads and Farm house are great toys to explore emotions, language and story telling!

Ms. Ruiz Ricardo Lizarraga 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.

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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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lysol Disinfectant Spray Crisp Linen 12.5 Oz. 12/Carton (1920074186) • Staples $66.32 1 $66.32
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 80/Canister, 4/Pack (1920090641) • Quill.com $22.59 2 $45.18
Mr. Potato Head Silly Suitcase Parts and Pieces Toddler Toy for Kids (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Fisher-Price Little People Toddler Learning Toy Caring For Animals Farm Electronic Playset With Smart Stages For Ages 1+ Years • Amazon Business $34.97 1 $34.97
Fisher-Price Little People Toddler Musical Toy Swing & Share Treehouse Playset with 3 Figures for Pretend Play Ages 1+ Years (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Fellowes Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (5743401) • Staples $26.92 1 $26.92
Astrobrights Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21004) • Quill.com $25.99 1 $25.99
Rainbow Sand Art Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $25.16 1 $25.16
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $21.43 1 $21.43
Melissa & Doug Musical Instruments Sound Puzzle - Wooden Peg Puzzle (8 pcs) - Wooden Peg Chunky Baby Puzzle, Music Learning Toys, Musical Sound Puzzles For Toddlers And Preschoolers Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Melissa & Doug Pets Sound Puzzle - Wooden Peg Puzzle With Sound Effects (8 pcs) - Chunky Baby Puzzle, Animal Sounds Puzzles For Toddlers And Preschoolers Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Neenah Exact Vellum Bristol Cardstock 8.5 x 11 67 lb. White 250 Sheets/Ream (80211) • Staples $15.00 1 $15.00
Velcro Brand 3/4 Sticky Back Hook & Loop Fastener Dots White 200/Pack (91824) • Staples $14.56 1 $14.56
Pacon Corporation - Multicultural Construction Paper 9x12 • Teachers' School Supply $4.69 2 $9.38

Materials cost

$388.86

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.03

Sales tax

 $35.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$461.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.41

Total project goal

$542.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $542.71

1 Donor

-$446.36

Donations toward project cost

-$379.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.95

match offer

-$96.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$81.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.45

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