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Mrs. Ruvalcaba from Poway, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Vocabulary Learning with Greek and Latin Roots

Help me give my students engaging Greek and Latin roots vocabulary activities in both print and digital formats to boost their word knowledge and reading comprehension skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ruvalcaba's classroom raised $166

This project is fully funded

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

I absolutely love my 5th graders for their curiosity and determination. They come to school each day eager to learn, ask questions, and explore the world around them. Many of my students are bilingual or English learners, and they bring rich cultural perspectives that enhance our classroom community. Despite facing challenges, they never give up and inspire me daily with their resilience and growth mindset.

The Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary bundle from Teachers Pay Teachers will be a game-changer for my students.

Understanding word roots is essential for decoding unfamiliar vocabulary, which improves reading comprehension and writing skills. This resource offers both print and digital materials, ensuring that every student can engage with the content in ways that match their learning style. The interactive games and activities will make learning fun, while the digital tools will allow for independent practice and differentiation.

My goal for this project is to help my students master the building blocks of language, empowering them to become confident, lifelong readers and learners. By developing a strong vocabulary foundation, they will be better prepared to tackle complex texts in middle school and beyond.

What makes my students special is their incredible diversity and perseverance. Many of them are learning English as a second language or navigating other challenges, yet they approach each day with enthusiasm and positivity. This project will provide them with engaging tools to build their confidence and help them achieve academic success.

Thank you for helping me provide my students with the resources they need to unlock the power of words and thrive as learners!

Mrs. Ruvalcaba Valley Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than a third 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00

Materials cost

$100.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$140.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.82

Total project goal

$165.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$165.47

2 Donors

-$80.97

Donations toward project cost

-$71.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.15

Matching donations from our partners

-$80.98

Match offers toward project cost

-$68.83

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.52

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$0.00

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