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Mrs. Perez from Pinellas Park, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cut It Out! Scissors Just Don't Cut It!

Help me give my students a paper trimmer for our Reading curriculum. Much of the colored paper we use weekly has to be cut in half and scissors are just "not cutting it!" Paper is also requested! Thanks.

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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 wonderful kids that are eager to be challenged and inspired. They are a very diverse population in a low income area. Our school is located in a neighborhood that is low income. Our school does not have resources to provide to our classrooms. We have a supportive school community due to the fact we are a charter school. However, resources are limited as they are at most public schools. My students are very diverse! I have 19 students and 12 boys. My class is very active. To keep these busy minds challenged and motivated, my students will need classroom materials to help them succeed in 2nd grade. I want to grow lifelong learners, readers and leaders.

My Project

Our students use colored paper weekly for our Reading curriculum. We need a large heavy duty paper cutter to cut the paper more effectively than scissors. The paper is definitely needed for our classroom. The felt tip pens will be used to grade papers as well as a Spelling strategy to help my special learners that need to see their vowels in color.

2,500 sheets of colored paper and the paper cutter will help with the weekly Reading curriculum.

Thank you in advance for your consideration to help with basic supplies needed for our 2nd grade classroom. We appreciate your help!

Mrs. Perez Plato Academy Pinellas Park Grades PreK-2

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Half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO Heavy Duty Wood Guillotine Trimmer, 15 Inches • Amazon Business $54.50 1 $54.50
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5"x 11", 24 lb/89 gsm, 5-Color Mixed Carton, 2500 sheets (22999) • Amazon Business $45.49 1 $45.49
AmazonBasics Felt Tip Pens - 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $13.36 1 $13.36
Hammermill Colored Paper, Turquoise Printer Paper, 20lb, 8.5x11 Paper, Letter Size, 500 Sheets / 1 Ream, Pastel Paper, Colorful Paper (103820R) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Hammermill Colored Paper, Ivory Printer Paper, 20lb, 8.5x11 Paper, Letter Size, 500 Sheets / 1 Ream, Pastel Paper, Colorful Paper (103176R) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Hammermill Colored Paper, Cherry Printer Paper, 20lb, 8.5x11 Paper, Letter Size, 500 Sheets / 1 Ream, Pastel Paper, Colorful Paper (102210R) • Amazon Business $7.65 1 $7.65

Materials cost

$137.98

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$170.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.01

Total project goal

$200.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $200.06

4 Donors

-$200.06

Donations toward project cost

-$170.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.01

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