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Mrs. Ortiz from Elgin, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating an Inclusive Community for All

Help me give my students bilingual books and materials for their reading centers.

  • $342 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 Project

This year I have 22 Hispanic students in my classroom, three from Colombia, one from El Salvador, two from Mexico and 16 Mexican-American.

I would like to include books in our classroom that represent students’ culture, books in which students can see characters that look like them.

I have also included books from their home country that they can be excited about.

I want to make reading enjoyable and have added materials that will engage all students in reading. One of my favorite items is the recording buttons in which I can record reading center directions in both languages.

Thank you for helping me create a multilingual, multicultural community.

Mrs. Ortiz O'Neal Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Elgin, IL 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

22 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sana, sana, colita de rana • Amazon Business $16.59 2 $33.18
El Cucuy Is Scared, Too! • Amazon Business $13.89 2 $27.78
Lil' Libros: VÁMONOS: Bogota (bilingual English/Spanish board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Turquoize 2 Pack Magnetic Curtain Rods for Metal Doors with Adjustable Length,Extends from 16 inch to 28 inch Magnetic Cafe Curtain Rod, Easy Installation for Any Steel Spaces, White, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $21.97 1 $21.97
Ojalá supieras / I Wish You Knew (Spanish edition) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
YJSMO 2Pack Magnetic Spice Rack for Refrigerator,Heave Duty Magnetic Shelf for Whiteboard,Spice Storage Fridge Magnetic Kitchen Shelf Organizer,Easy to Use (White, 2 Pack) • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88
Holwim Dog Buttons Talk , 30s Recordable Dog Buzzers, 4 Color Dog Talking Button Set, Voice Recording Button, Dog Buttons for Communication Training Multi-Functional Usage Scenarios • Amazon Business $16.70 1 $16.70
VÁMONOS: San Salvador (Lil' Libros) • Amazon Business $7.69 2 $15.38
P is for Pinata: A Mexico Alphabet (Discover the World) • Amazon Business $13.44 1 $13.44
Mi Familia: A Mexican American Family (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Una carta de tu maestra en el último día de clases (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Spanish Traditional Manuscript Desk Plate • Teachers' School Supply $10.79 1 $10.79
Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard 17inch, Stylish Acrylic Magnetic Shelf for Classrooms, Holds 10 lbs, Great Tool for Classroom Teacher Organization (Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Tres Reyes Magos: Colors / Colores: Colors / Colores (Lil' Libros) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Singing / Cantando de Colores: A Bilingual Book of Harmony (Lil' Libros) • Amazon Business $7.66 1 $7.66

Materials cost

$250.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.19

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$290.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.21

Total project goal

$341.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $341.38

9 Donors

-$333.44

Donations toward project cost

-$290.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.27

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.94

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 $0.00

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