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Mrs. R. Martinez from Brownsville, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brighter Classroom for Brighter Minds

Help me give my students new lights in the classroom so that we can have a calm ambience.

  • $177 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

At our school, we believe in providing a space that promotes not only academic growth but also emotional well-being. We want to create a calm and soothing environment for students.

Soft lighting has been shown to have a calming effect on individuals, helping to reduce stress and anxiety levels among students and creating a more conducive environment for learning.

A cozy and inviting ambiance inspires creativity and imagination, encouraging students to explore new ideas and express themselves freely.

We want a set of string lights to strategically place around our classroom, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The string lights will be delicately hung along the ceiling to add a soft, ambient glow.

Mrs. R. Martinez Benavides Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Brownsville, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rxment 50ft String Lights -𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿+𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 (𝟮-𝗶𝗻-𝟭), Extendable Crystal Globe String Lights Plug in for Outdoor & Indoor Bedroom, Classroom,Dorm,Patio • Amazon Business $29.59 4 $118.36

Materials cost

$118.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$150.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.50

Total project goal

$176.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $176.64

2 Donors

-$88.32

Donations toward project cost

-$75.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$88.32

Match offers toward project cost

-$75.07

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.25

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 $0.00

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