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Ms. Contreras from CUTLER BAY, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Future Educators

Help me give my students a printer and laminating machine to create personalized teaching materials to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

  • $495 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

What I love most about my students is their unyielding curiosity and boundless potential. This specific group of 3rd-5th grade students form the Future Educators of America Club at our school. These students' eagerness to learn and to help our school community is truly inspiring. As such, I would like to offer them resources to facilitate their learning and teaching experiences. A printer and a laminating machine would make a tremendous difference in their learning journey. The printer and laminator will enable them to create personalized teaching materials tailored to the needs of the primary grade students that they teach and assist. Visual aids, interactive worksheets, and engaging activities will capture the attention of the little ones, making the learning process more enjoyable and effective.

My primary goal for this project is to provide my students with a supportive learning environment that fosters intellectual, emotional, and social growth.

I want to see them thrive academically and become confident, critical thinkers who continue to contribute positively to their communities.

What makes my students special is their resilience and determination, despite the obstacles they face. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences enrich our classroom, creating a vibrant and inclusive space for learning. With the right resources, these extraordinary individuals can overcome barriers and achieve their full potential, paving the way for a brighter future.

Ms. Contreras Dr Edward Whigham Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Contreras

CUTLER BAY, FL 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

60 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 All-in-One Supertank Inkjet Printer - White • Best Buy Education $282.17 1 $282.17
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Thermal Pouches 9 Width Gray (TL901X-20) • Staples $53.40 1 $53.40
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
Neenah Exact Index 110 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", White, 250 Sheets/Pack (WAU40411) • Quill.com $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$384.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.10

Total project goal

$494.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $494.01

9 Donors

-$249.14

Donations toward project cost

-$223.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.12

Matching donations from our partners

-$231.64

Match offers toward project cost

-$196.89

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

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 $0.00

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