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Mrs. Herndon from San Diego, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engage the Math Classroom

Help me give my students white boards and markers to make the learning more engaging. The cleaning supplies will help disinfect the classroom to keep them healthy. If needed, Kleenex will be available during flu and cold season.

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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 Students

My students are in 7th and 8th grade and attend an older Title 1 public middle school in Southern California. Title 1 schools are in areas with low socioeconomic areas and receive federal funding so all its students receive free or reduced lunch. Many of our student do not enjoy math when they come into our 8th grade classes. They have many outside factors that distract their learning. Our classroom is in an older building and cleanliness is always a challenge.

Our student body is very diverse and supports a variety of cultures and languages.

Students in my class range from gifted and talented to students with learning disabilities, and everything in between. This project will help with the large number of students I am teaching. My ultimate goal is to improve the environment, provide needed supplies and keep the classroom clean and inviting for learning.

My Project

The cleaning wipes will help clean the desk to keep the room disinfected from germs. The students will also have tissues when they need especially during cold and flu season.

The whiteboard makers will be used to ensure that all students are understanding.

With 36 students in the room this will help to get to all students who need help quicker. The markers and erasers will help their efforts when writing on the boards. The paddy paper is used for transformation instruction and student enjoy moving shapes on the coordinate grid.

Since many of our students are from low income areas they need pencil and lead supplies. The calculators are needed since the room has 36 students in the class and I currently only have 31 calculators.

Mrs. Herndon Roosevelt Middle School Grades 6-8

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 Mrs. Herndon

San Diego, 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

198 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - Orange Fusion, 35 Count (Pack of 12) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $39.84 2 $79.68
Amazon Brand - Solimo Facial Tissues, 160 Tissues per Box (18 Flat Boxes) • Amazon Business $28.99 2 $57.98
Carnation Patty Paper - Box of 1000 Sheets: Single Box, 5.5" x 5.5" • Amazon Business $11.25 4 $45.00
TI-108 Elementary Calculator • Amazon Business $8.97 5 $44.85
Coopay 600 Pieces Lead Refills 0.7 mm HB Break Resistant Mechanical Pencil Refills, 12 Pack Per Tube, 50 Tubes(0.7 mm) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Zebra Z-Grip Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm Point Size, HB #2 Graphite, Black Grip, 24 Pack • Amazon Business $7.39 5 $36.95
Learning Resources 9"X 11" Double Sided x-Y Axis Dry Erase Mats, Graphing, Math Classroom Accessories, Teaching Aids, Set of 10, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $9.09 4 $36.36
Clorox Commercial Solutions Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent, 75 Wet Wipes, 6 Canisters/Case • Amazon Business $29.88 1 $29.88
Dry Erase Erasers, 40 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleaner Wiper for Classroom Home Office, 4 Assorted Colors(Blue, Red, Green, Yellow) by EAONE • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Dry Erase Pockets Reusable Sleeves by Office Orchid - Heavy Duty Oversized 10" x 14" - 30 Pockets Assorted Colors + 30 Pens + 500 Worksheets - School or Work - Sheet Protectors or Ticket Holders • Amazon Business $22.97 1 $22.97
Keebor Basic Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Black Whiteboard Markers, 72 Packs • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98

Materials cost

$439.59

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$40.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$516.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.13

Total project goal

$607.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$607.53

8 Donors

-$530.03

Donations toward project cost

-$450.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$77.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$65.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.62

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$0.00

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