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Ms. Ruiz-Diaz from Danbury, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity Resources

Help me give my students the essential materials for a successful school year from an organized and welcoming environment to essentials like color pencils for hands on projects, to cleaning materials, and snacks.

  • 2 donors
  • $677 still needed

expires Nov 23

  • 2 donors
  • $677 still needed
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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

The materials requested will ensure a more organized classroom such as the popup cart and other organizational materials. Students can benefit from having the pocket folders to save their classroom notes and importand projects so they can look back and review when it is necesary.

It's important to have basic essential readily available materials to promote hands on creativity.

Throuought the year, students have various hands on projects so they can present their learning to their peers in a creative way. These materials are cardstock paper, scissors, pencils, markers, labels, color pencils, and more.

Students also ocasionally need snacks. The majority of the students at my school qualify for free lunch. Sometimes they come to school without havingbhad a meal. Tissue paper is an essential needed all year round.

Thank you for taing the time to read and to support.

Ms. Ruiz-Diaz
Never Before Funded Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
100 Pack of Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets - Wholesale Folders (100 Folders in 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $39.39 3 $118.17
Crayola Broad Line Washable Markers - 200ct (8 Assorted Colors), Kids Bulk Classroom Markers, Back to School Supplies for Teachers, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $58.74 1 $58.74
Shuttle Art 504 Colored Pencils Bulk, 12 Vibrant Colors, Pack of 42, Pre-sharpened Coloring Pencils, Wood Colored Pencils for Kids Teachers, Classroom Essentials, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk Wired 5-Pack for K-12th Grade, School & Classroom, with Microphone, 85dB Volume Limit, Shareable, Foldable, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebook, Computer - Dark Color • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
artPOP! 3-Tier Rolling Cart - White • Blick Art Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Self-Adhesive Classroom Labeling Pockets - Set of 30 - 5 1/2" x 4" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Lakeshore Classroom Supplies Organization Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Glenmal 6 Pcs Classrom Book Storage Bins Bulk Oxford Fabric Cloth Foldable Polka Dots Book Boxes for Classroom Book and Paper Storage Container Bin for Classroom Library Kids Room Office • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, Tropical" 5-Color Assortment, 6 Individual Packs of 50 Assorted Sheets - 300 Sheets in Total (91797) • Amazon Business $31.62 1 $31.62
4E's Novelty 6 Pack Colorful Plastic Classroom Storage Bins 13.75" X 10.25" for Organizing Papers Trays, Pencils, Arts and Crafts Supplies, Rainbow Containers for Kids School Supplies • Amazon Business $31.35 1 $31.35
Fellowes 6-Shelf Storage Organizer 18 H x 12 W x 13 1/4 D Purple • Staples $30.98 1 $30.98
Chumia 60 Pack Kids Scissors Bulk 5.5 Inch Student Scissors Children Safety Scissors Rounded Tip Child Scissors with Comfort Grip for School and Classrooms Supplies essentials • Amazon Business $30.79 1 $30.79
Really Good Stuff Name Plate Self-Adhesive Vinyl Sleeves - Set of 12 - Bulk School Supplies for Students, Classroom Essentials, Teacher Must Haves • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Pencil Dispenser Holder Green Stainless Steel Dispenser for Pencils with 6 Beautiful stickers for Decoration Metal Pencil Dispenser for Classroom Home Office Teachers Students (Pencils Not Included) • Amazon Business $28.79 1 $28.79
MeCids 360°Rotating Desk Organizers Homeschool Office Organization and Storage Art Supplies Organizers– 12" Lazy Susan Style Caddy with Removable Bins, for Home Offices, School Supplies Classroom Use • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Active Chairs Kick-It Chair Bands for Kids, Flexible Seating for Fidgety Feet, Essential Classroom Supplies, Blue, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted colors & designs; desk social emotional learning focus tools; sensory calming corner; mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Astrobrights® Colored Card Stock, Bright Color Cover Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", FSC® Certified, 65 Lb, Pulsar Pink™, Pack of 250 Sheets • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, School Snacks, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
VELCRO Brand Large 1 Inch Dots with Adhesive | 100pk Circles | Stick On Round Hook and Loop Tape | Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves | Office Organization Essentials | White • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Belkin Rockstar 5-Jack Multi Headphone Audio Splitter (Light Green) - Headphone Splitter Designed To Connect Up To 5 Devices For Classrooms, Audio Mixing & Shared Experiences - For iPhone, iPad & More • Amazon Business $12.41 1 $12.41
Teacher Created Resources Chalkboard Brights Storage Caddy - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $11.99 1 $11.99
Gemaxvoled Cell Phone Jail Lock Box, Gold Mobile Phones Prison Lockable Cage for Classroom Family Time Party • Amazon Business $11.68 1 $11.68
Cheez-It Classic Cheese Snack Mix 0.75 oz. 12 Bags/Pack (KEE11719) • Staples $10.50 1 $10.50
FLYAB 55 PCS Welcome Bulletin Board Classroom Decorations Confetti Pennants Welcome Back to School Banner for School Classroom Decorations Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
PURPLE LADYBUG Teacher Stickers for Students with 4960 Reward Stickers for Kids - Classroom Supplies for Teachers Elementary, Teacher Must Haves & School Essentials - with Small Smiley Face Stickers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$774.21

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$830.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.52

Total project goal

$976.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $976.79

1 Donor

-$200.00

Donations toward project cost

-$170.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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 $676.79

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