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Ms. Zaragoza from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Economy Incentives

Help me give my students incentives and rewards they can purchase in our student store with money from their classroom economy.

  • $419 goal

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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 Students

My third grade students are mostly English Language Learners who come from families of low socioeconomic status. Most speak Spanish and are mastering English, others speak English only. They come from humble homes who can't provide them with many material things. These families do their best to make ends meet. Some share their food and shelter with relatives, but despite these disadvantages they are eager and motivated to learn. They come to school with a smile and are ready to prepare themselves to succeed and take pride in their work.

My Project

Our class student store is designed to reward and give incentives to underprivileged elementary school students to be leaders by exhibiting positive behaviors throughout the day and completing their daily activities. Students will earn money for completing tasks given to them at school and responsibilities. They will also be rewarded with money when they exhibit exceptional behavior. Students will use their bucks to purchase the requested incentives. This program will provide incentives to students for doing well academically, socially and responsibly.

The goal of my student store and classroom economy is to teach students about spending vs.

saving, opportunity cost, inflation, scarcity, the laws of supply and demand, and how advertising affects the law of demand. It will also encourage exemplary behavior.

Ms. Zaragoza West Athens 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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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

25 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Incentives #2 Pencil Tub, Assorted Designs, 144 Count • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
STE6491 - Fun Favorites Scented Motivational Stickers - Variety Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.19 3 $33.57
Dry Erase Pockets Sheet Protectors - Reusable + Oversized - Size 10 X 13 Inches - 30 Plastic Sleeves - Mixed Colors - Ideal to use at School or at Work • Amazon Business $25.97 1 $25.97
Favourde 22 Pack 0.5mm 6-in-1 Multicolor Ballpoint Pen，6-Color Retractable Ballpoint Pens for Office School Supplies Students Children Gift • Amazon Business $12.49 2 $24.98
Amy&Benton Party Favor Toys for Kids Birthday 150 PCS Pinata Filler Toys Carnival Prizes for Boys and Girls Treasure Box / Chest Treat for Classroom • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Raymond Geddes Dr. Seuss Mini Memo Pad, 48 Pack (68506) • Amazon Business $15.14 1 $15.14
Ipienlee Pencil Erasers Novelty Rubbers Cute Fruit Lipstick Style Eraser for Kids Girls Students Gift (Pack of 20) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers, Set of 4 Assorted Colored Buzzers, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Rhode Island Novelty 3" Spiral Notebook Assortment | 72 Pack • Amazon Business $12.16 1 $12.16
Food Erasers OHill Pack of 46 Pencil Erasers for Kids Pull Apart 3D Mini Erasers Assorted Food Cake Dessert Puzzle Erasers for Birthday Party Supplies Favors, School Classroom Rewards and Novelty Toys • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88
Raymond Geddes Dr. Seuss Crayon Eraser 24/Bag Eraser (70486) • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
Scentco Sketch & Sniff Note Pads (4.53" x 3.54", 4-Pack) (Cookie, Donut, Cherry, Lime) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Scentco Graphite Smencils - HB #2 Scented Pencils, 10 Count • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BIC Mechanical Pencil Variety Pack, 0.5mm/0.7mm/0.9mm, 60-Count • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $9.47 1 $9.47
Fun Express Positive Hashtag Reward Pencils | 24 Count | Great for Classroom Incentive, Party, Student Appreciation, Teacher's Day,Thanksgiving • Amazon Business $8.76 1 $8.76
Axe Sickle 30 pcs Non-Toxic Pencil Erasers, Removable Assembly Zoo Animal Erasers for Party Favors, Fun Games Prizes,Kids Puzzle Toys. • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Haawooky 36 Pcs Colorful Magic Bendy Flexible Soft Pencil with Eraser Kids Children School Fun Equipment • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
OHill Pack of 50 Sports Pencil Erasers Novelty Erasers for Sports Party Favors Supplies School Classroom Rewards Pinata Fillers Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $6.94 1 $6.94

Materials cost

$294.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$355.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.78

Total project goal

$418.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $418.56

7 Donors

-$245.99

Donations toward project cost

-$209.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.89

Matching donations from our partners

-$172.57

Match offers toward project cost

-$146.68

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.89

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