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Ms. Mendoza from San Mateo, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Class Materials

Please help me give my students an updated science area and much-needed arts and crafts items. Students always find new ways to express themselves artistically and want to learn more about how things work. These items will help.

  • 11 donors
  • $364 still needed

expires Jun 02

  • 11 donors
  • $364 still needed
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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 is my first year teaching Tk, and it has been excellent. My students are very artistic and creative; they like to create new things using all kinds of materials, especially paper and our new favorite paint sticks. They are also very curious by nature but have become more and more interested in how things work and the world looks around them. The science items I will help my students learn more about those things. I also have many newcomers who have yet to learn the language, I'm bilingual and can help a lot more but the Vocabulary cards will help them see and hear new words to help them acquire the new language. My goal is for my students to feel included and supported in any area of the classroom with current materials that will enhance their learning and spark more curiosity and creativity.

Ms. Mendoza Laurel 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.

More about Ms. Mendoza

San Mateo, CA 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Alphabet Sounds Teaching Tubs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Lakeshore Can Do! Science Discovery Kits - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
Lakeshore Vocabulary Development Photo Card Libraries - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Sticks, 96 Colors, Washable Paint Sticks for Kids, Super Quick Drying, Non-Toxic, Allergen Free, Paint Sticks Class Pack in Assorted Classic Colors, Paint for Kids and Toddlers • Amazon Business $66.52 1 $66.52
Lakeshore Science Viewers - Set of 3 for Animals, Insects & Spiders, and Sea Life for Hands-On Interactive Science Kits and STEM Supplies for Kids - STEM Kits for Elementary • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Snack Box Care Package - Bulk Healthy Snack Bag Assortment (34 pack) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Prang 9 x 12 Construction Paper Assorted Colors 500 Sheets/Pack (P6555-0001) • Staples $21.72 2 $43.44
Fruit Bars Snack Gift Box (20 Pack) - 100% Natural, Gluten-Free, Vegan Fruit Snacks Variety Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
LEOBRO Glitter, Fine Glitter for Resin, Set of 32 Colors Glitter, Extra Fine Resin Glitter Powder, Craft Glitter for Epoxy Resin, Assorted Nail Body Glitter Bulk, Christmas Glitter Tumbler Crafts • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$712.42

Vendor shipping charges

 $25.85

Sales tax

 $65.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$844.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.97

Total project goal

$993.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $993.12

11 Donors

-$630.00

Donations toward project cost

-$535.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $363.12

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