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Ms. Jena Ferrara from West Hills, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Young Minds

Help me give my students books and hands on math manipulatives to use daily in the classroom.

  • $182 goal

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My Project

Help donate quality education is crucial for the development and success of the special needs students in the classroom. Unfortunately, many elementary schools lack the necessary resources to provide their students with adequate learning materials, particularly in subjects like mathematics. I am requesting new items to help my students succeed in the classroom. My goal is to provide these young learners with the tools they need to excel in their reading skills and develop a strong foundation in mathematics.

We believe that every child deserves access to a quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances.

With your support, we can make this vision a reality for the students students in our class.

Ms. Jena Ferrara Hamlin Charter Academy Grades PreK-2

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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West Hills, CA View local requests

More than 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

13 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
112 PCS Yummy Magnetic Fractions - Magnetic Fraction Tiles & Circles, Bars, Classroom Math Manipulatives, Fraction Manipulatives for Elementary Teachers 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $25.50 1 $25.50
A First Time for Everything • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
The Eyes and the Impossible: (Newbery Medal Winner) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Multiplication Tables Games 12 X 12 Math Multiplication Flash Card Toys, Multiplication Games POP Create Various Multiplication Formulas for Teachers Two-Sided Multiplication Tables • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Grumpy Monkey Who Threw That?: A Graphic Novel Chapter Book • Amazon Business $9.74 1 $9.74
Mexikid: (Newbery Honor Award Winner) • Amazon Business $9.31 1 $9.31
Wish • Amazon Business $6.38 1 $6.38
The Mouse and the Motorcycle • Amazon Business $5.31 1 $5.31

Materials cost

$112.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$154.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.19

Total project goal

$181.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $181.24

1 Donor

-$154.05

Donations toward project cost

-$154.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.19

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 $0.00

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