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Ms. Rengel from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Minds

Help me give my students the basic supplies to create an organized and safe environment.

  • $374 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

My goal is to create an enriching and nurturing environment for my 4th-grade students, who come from low-income families. They are in need of well-organized, motivating, and safe classroom space.

Supplies like charts and dry-erase table spots will help students learn to organize themselves and their work.

Teaching these skills will help to provide them with the tools and resources they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The motivational decor will inspire my students to always try their best.

The study habits and organizational skills the students will learn this year are essential for their future success.

Ms. Rengel McNamara 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.

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Houston, TX View local requests

Nearly all 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Small Group Management Pocket Chart™ - 1 Pocket Chart Set • Amazon Business $44.12 1 $44.12
2Fold Supply Pencil Dispenser - for Bulk Pencil Storage and Dispensing - Custom Pencil, Inspirational, Classroom and Chalkboard Marker Labels Included - Holds up to 200 Pencils - Red • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Yellow Gold Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
ClearSpace Plastic Storage Bins With lids – Perfect Kitchen Organization or Pantry Storage – Fridge Organizer, Cabinet Organizers - 4 Pack • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Laminating Sheets, PANDRI 100 Pack Thermal Laminator Pouches Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch, 5 Mil Clear Laminator Paper 9 x 11.5 Inch, Letter Size • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
wilfox Pantry Organizer, 5 Pack Clear Organizer Bins with Removable Dividers, Pantry Organization and Storage, Fridge Organizer and Cabinet Organizer for Snack, Pouches, Spice Packets • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers - Set of 4, Ages 3+, Assorted Colored Buzzers, Game Show Buzzers, Perfect for Family Game and Trivia Nights,Back to School • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Lincia Math Posters Terms 2 Pcs Educational Mathematics Classroom Banner Decorations Math Classroom Decor with Math Keyword for Elementary Middle School Students Teacher Wall Bulletin Board Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sproutbrite Classroom Decor Banners Bulletin Board Decorations for Elementary and Middle School Themes Teacher • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Dry Erase Circles 18 Pcs 12''Big Size Vinyl Dots for Classroom and Kindergarten,Perfect for Floor Marking and School Teaching, Removable Floor Stickers for Classroom, Line Up Spots for Classroom Floor • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
S&O Math Posters for Elementary School - Math Classroom Decor - Classroom Posters for Math - Math Posters for Middle School - High School Classroom Decor - Inspirational Posters for Classroom - 10PC • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
60 Feet Bulletin Board Borders, Colorful Rainbow Die-Cut Rolled Border Trim Decoration Borders for School, Classroom, Offices Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors, Lockers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Neosmuk Magnetic Hooks, 27 lb+ Heavy Duty Earth Magnets with Hook for Refrigerator, Extra Strong Cruise Hook for Hanging, Magnetic Hanger for Cabins, Grill (Silver White, Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
102 PCS Punch Cards, Incentive Reward Card Student Awards Loyalty Cards for Business, Classroom, Kids Behavior, Students, Teachers, 3.5” x 2” • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$282.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$317.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.97

Total project goal

$373.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $373.14

1 Donor

-$373.14

Donations toward project cost

-$317.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.97

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