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Ms. Alarcon from Miami, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Use

Help me give my students basic school supplies such as pencils, folders, erasers, and dry erase markers. Most of my students attend school without a pencil, due to the lack of resources at home.

  • $278 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 Students

We are a public school in Southern Florida. After a collaboration between a couple of the grade teachers we realized the talent in our school that was not being nurtured. Our students have such a need and eagerness to learn but don't always have the supplies. Our school is located square in the middle of a very dense African American population with many cultures background mixing into our area. I serve my own 4th and 5th grade math and science classroom with all my strength. We strive to give every child the chance to come learn, explore, and have fun.

My Project

The materials I am requesting are going to allow my students to grow passionate about learning. Having the correct materials to explore different subjects will help them understand life, circumstances and will give them an opportunity to explore the world around them. These materials will give my students the feel that learning is important and being able to hold these materials in their hands to highlight and mark their books and notes will allow them to understand and hold each other accountable for their learning. These supplies are used on a regular basis in my classroom to facilitate learning. Due to economic circumstances most parents in my community are not able to provide for basic materials for their children, and I struggle with being able to provide for all of them on my own.

Ms. Alarcon Poinciana Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Miami, FL 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

55 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs, 92 Brightness, 5000/Carton (135848) • Staples Advantage $40.73 1 $40.73
Staedtler Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Medium Lead, 144/Box (13247C144ATH) • Staples Advantage $34.19 1 $34.19
Staples 3-Tab File Folders, Letter, Assorted Position, Manila, 250/Box • Staples Advantage $21.69 1 $21.69
Staples Colored Top-Tab File Folders, 3 Tab, Green, Letter Size, 100/Pack • Staples Advantage $21.39 1 $21.39
Kleenex Boutique Standard Facial Tissues, 2-Ply, 95 Sheets/Box, 6/Pack (21271) • Staples Advantage $13.19 1 $13.19
TRU RED Retractable Quick Dry Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted, 12/Pack (TR54501) • Staples Advantage $12.99 1 $12.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Point, Assorted, 12/Pack (80699) • Staples Advantage $10.84 1 $10.84
Staples Hype Tank Highlighters, Chisel, Yellow, Dozen (29203) • Staples Advantage $2.59 4 $10.36
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 105 Wipes (30112) • Staples Advantage $8.63 1 $8.63
Dixon Pink Carnation Medium Erasers, Pink, Dozen (38900) • Staples Advantage $4.05 2 $8.10
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Point, Black, 4/Pack (80661) • Staples Advantage $7.49 1 $7.49
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Point, Assorted, 8/Pack (86601) • Staples Advantage $6.50 1 $6.50
Febreze AIR Handheld Aerosols, Gain, 2/Pack (97810) • Staples Advantage $5.99 1 $5.99
Staples Durable Dry Erase Eraser, Black (13612) • Staples Advantage $0.96 1 $0.96

Materials cost

$203.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$236.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.66

Total project goal

$277.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $277.76

1 Donor

-$277.76

Donations toward project cost

-$236.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.66

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