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Mrs. Garcia from Fountain Vly., CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Collaborative Group Project Learning for the Win!!

Help me give my students the advantage of being PREPARED with poster making materials!!

  • $571 goal

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Mrs. Garcia has another project! Donate to Point Us in the Write Direction! to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $114.
2X

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

My students are a blended community whose backgrounds consist of immigrants, special needs, and bilingualism all in a general education English classroom! Many of my students are first and second generation immigrants whose families struggle financially and culturally. Many of my students' parents first priorities are financial need, so school, unfortunately, becomes less important and more of a struggle.

My students have "life problems" such as helping pay bills, coping with domestic violence, and learning to navigate life without the help and support of an idealistic home life.

Life can be overwhelming for my students, so I like to provide structure and routine so they know what they are getting when they come into my class.

I strive to expose my students to the nostalgic high school English topics via novels, like Lord of the Flies and To Kill a Mockingbird, and short stories such as Lamb to the Slaughter. Project-based learning becomes an exciting part of the English class compared to the tedious practice of rote reading.

My Project

My students will present as groups in class with the materials I provide to them, so it is important that I can give them the opportunity to shine with existing materials. Having items in my classroom allows my students to be successful without having to work with insufficient materials and to feel ineffective. They LOVE the scented Mr. Sketch markers and it’s evident when they create beautiful displays...plus it the scents bring back a nostalgic feeling for them and that is priceless to see the expressions on their faces!! Our school provides the basic primary colored dry erase markers (black, blue, red, & green), but when I call them up to the board to have them write they almost always choose a more obscure color like purple or teal. Having a variety of colors draws interest into their learning.

My students will use these materials on a regular basis in the classroom so they can work in collaborative groups to achieve the desired outcome for whatever piece of literature we are working on as a team.

Students feel inspired when the markers are bright and colorful, and the poster paper is made of strong, quality paper so that it sticks to the walls.

I have 36 desks in my room and my students sit in pods of 4-desks. Often times I move students out of their seating arrangements to work in diverse groups and sometimes I have an odd number in a group. Having 5 stackable stools will allow my students to move into groups quickly instead of moving large, cumbersome desks.

Mrs. Garcia Los Amigos High School Grades 9-12

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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Fountain Vly., 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

150 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mr. Sketch Washable Scented Markers, Chisel-Tip, Assorted Colors, 192-Count • Amazon Business $127.29 1 $127.29
Post-It Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559-4) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-AUH1200AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools 12" Height (Pack of 5), Red, Blue, green, Yellow, Purple • Amazon Business $65.57 1 $65.57
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Count • Amazon Business $7.49 3 $22.47
ECR4Kids Motivation Teacher Stamps - Mess-Free Self-Inking School Grading Stamp Set with Storage Tray (8-Piece Kit) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Avery File Folder Labels, TrueBlock Technology, Permanent Adhesive, 2/3" x 3-7/16", 750 Labels (8366), White • Amazon Business $16.30 1 $16.30
Sharpie Color Burst Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape, 6 Rolls with Dispenser, Clear, 1.88 inches x 800 inches, 1.5 inch Core, Great for Packing, Shipping & Moving (142-6) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Wall Hooks 13lb(Max) Transparent Reusable Seamless Hooks,Waterproof and Oil Proof,Bathroom Kitchen Heavy Duty Self Adhesive Hooks,20 PCS • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4 -Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $10.54 1 $10.54
Sharpie Tank Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted, Box of 12 • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Pack • Amazon Business $5.74 1 $5.74

Materials cost

$400.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.49

Sales tax

 $36.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.59

Total project goal

$570.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $570.60

5 Donors

-$432.00

Donations toward project cost

-$367.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.80

match offer

-$138.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$117.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.79

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