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Mr. Jones from Salinas, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Carry Success Forward!

Help me give my students laptop backpacks to have a successful school year!

  • $667 goal

This project expired on May 9, 2025.

This project expired on May 9, 2025.

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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

Our students are a remarkable group of learners who come to school each day eager to grow, explore, and succeed. They are creative, resilient, and determined to overcome any challenges they face. Many of our students, however, struggle to bring essential supplies to and from school due to a lack of durable, reliable backpacks.

By providing sturdy backpacks, we can ensure that each student has the tools they need to stay organized, protect their materials, and take ownership of their education.

These backpacks will help reduce stress for students who often worry about misplaced or damaged items, allowing them to focus more on learning.

The goal of this project is to equip our students with what they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. What makes our students special is their unwavering determination and potential—they work hard every day to turn obstacles into opportunities. With your support, we can give them the confidence and resources they deserve to achieve their goals!

Mr. Jones Monte Bella Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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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

35 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
WINDARS School Backpack for Teen Girls, Cute College Backpacks for Women Students Aesthetic Bookbag Large 17.3 Inch Laptop Bag Middle School Travel Back Pack (Khaki Beige) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Black Backpack for Men and Women, Backpack for School Teens Boys and Girls, Lightweight Casual High School Bookbag, Daily-use Travel Laptop Backpack with USB Charging Port Fits 17.3 Inch Notebook • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
BLUEFAIRY Kids Backpack for Girls School Bookbags for Kindergarten Elementary School Bags for Preschool Cute Book Bags Back to School Gifts 17" Mochila para Niñas de 4 5 6 7 Tie-dye Pink • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
AO ALI VICTORY Backpack for Girls Women Kids Elementary Middle High School Bag Cute College Bookbags Large Laptop Backpacks 15.6 Inch for Teens Students Antitheft Travel Daypack Pink • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98
BTRLIACY Canvas School Bags Striped Rucksack Casual Daypack Laptop Backpack College Student Bag Backpack for Women Teenage Girls, with Lunch Box Bag Pencil Case • Amazon Business $30.10 1 $30.10
BLUEFAIRY Kids Backpack for Boys Elementary Primary Middle School Bags for Child Bookbags Back to School Gifts with Tablet Sleeve Large Compartment Mochila Para Niños Age 6-10 Aegean Blue • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
BLUEFAIRY Kids Backpack for Boys and Girls Elementary School Bags Primary Middle School Bookbags for Teens Back to School Gifts for Son 17" Mochila Escolares para Niños de 8 9 10 Camo Green • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Laptop Backpack for Women Men 17 Inch , Anti Theft Carry on Travel Backpacks, Water Resistant College Bookbag Large Kids School Bag for Teens Boys Girls Business Work Back Pack Casual Daypack Beige • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Della Gao Travel Laptop Backpack, Large Anti Theft Backpack for Men and Women with USB Charging Port, Water Resistant Big Business Computer Backpack Bag Fit 17 Inch Laptop, Black • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
BLUEFAIRY Middle School Backpacks for Girls Boys High School Bookbag for Teens 18" Large Back to School Backpack for Teenagers Book Bag for Mochila Escolar para Niños Niñas XL Black • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
INSAVANT Laptop Backpack 17 Inch Water Resistant Backpacks Durable College Travel Daypack Anti Theft with USB Charging Port Best Gift for Men Women(17 Inch, Black) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
SHRRADOO Extra Large 50L Travel Laptop Backpack with USB Charging Port, College Backpack Airline Approved Business Work Bag Fits 17 Inch Computer for Men Women • Amazon Business $25.59 1 $25.59
Bioworld Super Mario Backpack Multi Character Video Game School Laptop Travel Backpack • Amazon Business $25.16 1 $25.16
BLUEFAIRY Kids Backpack for Girls Elementary Middle School Bag Bookbag for Teens Teenager Back to School Gifts17 Inch Mochilas Escolares para Niñas Aged 8-10 Tie-dye Rainbow Daisy Flower Green • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
BLUEFAIRY Kids Backpack for Girls School Backpack for Elementary Primary School Book Bags Bookbags Back to School Gifts for Childs Mochila Para Niñas 17 Inch Aged 8-10 Camo Pink • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
KBTYE School Backpack for Kids Girls Cute Travel Backapck for College Women Men Casual Laptop Bookbag for Teen Student(Green) • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98

Materials cost

$484.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $44.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$566.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.94

Total project goal

$666.25

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