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Mrs. Gilpin from Santa Cruz, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Hands-on Science for 60 Students

Help me give my students a year's worth of engaging hands-on science!

  • $726 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 Students

This year, I will be teaching fourth grade. Our district is very diverse, and approximately 60% of our students are English language learners.

Our students come from a wide range of different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Over 60% of our students receive a free lunch. Our school also has a wide range of academic levels. Our school supports this wide range with programs like our Response to Intervention (RTI) Reading Program. Teachers regularly meet to look at student learning, analyze assessments, and examine our practice.

I am inspired every day by the young people we serve. Many of our students face adversity in their lives, yet they come to school eager to learn each day. Our families come from diverse backgrounds and come together to support and celebrate these kids. This year, more than ever, we are having to find ways to connect with families and support our learners.

My Project

Covid has changed the way that we have done a lot of things. We are unable to group science teams in larger groups sharing a single set of materials. Instead we need materials to be shared with partners at their own desks. This year our district has purchased classroom licenses to the wonderfully engaging Mystery Science program. This online program offers guided science explorations that meet grade level standards. The students love these activities. In order to use this valuable resource teachers need to gather the materials that are needed for each experiment.

We don't want Covid to get in the way of our hands-on science exploration!

Please help us get the materials that we need to keep science happening on a regular basis in our classrooms. This grant will cover the materials needed for both fourth grade classes at our school site.

Thank you for your consideration.

Mrs. Gilpin Green Acres 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 Mrs. Gilpin

Santa Cruz, CA View local requests

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 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Paper Cups, 150 Pack 8 Oz Paper Cups, Paper Coffee Cups 8 Oz, Hot Cups Paper Coffee Cups Paper Cups 8 Oz Water Paper Cups Paper Coffee Cups 8 Oz Coffee Cups 8 Oz Paper Cups Water Cups Paper Cups • Amazon Business $15.49 4 $61.96
Officemate Letter Size Wood Clipboards, Low Profile Clip, 12 Pack Clipboard, Brown (83812) • Amazon Business $16.95 3 $50.85
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.98 6 $47.88
12-pack 8oz/250ml reuseable small plastic freezer storage container jars with screw lid for food kids baby lunch snacks slime cup |Sturdy Plastic|BPA Free | Freezer & Dishwasher Safe| • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Fiskars Blunt 5 Inch Kids Scissors, Classpack of 12, per Set • Amazon Business $13.22 3 $39.66
Pellets Barn Owl Pellet, Small (Pack of 20) • Amazon Business $36.95 1 $36.95
Stack Man - 16oz Plastic Cups [100-Pack] [100 Pack - 16 oz.] Clear Disposable Plastic Cups PET Crystal Clear Disposable 16oz Plastic Cups • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
White String,100M/328 Feet Cotton String Bakers Twines,Kitchen Cooking String,Heavy Duty Packing String for DIY Crafts and Gift Wrapping • Amazon Business $5.79 4 $23.16
Black Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 50 Pack, by Better Office Products, Matte Texture, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pack, with 3 Metal Prong Fastener Clips, Black • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Perfectware - Kitchen essentials Paper Plate 6-300 6" Paper Plate, White (100 Count/pack) • Amazon Business $11.48 2 $22.96
Oxford Ruled Index Cards, 3" x 5", White, 100-Pack (31) • Amazon Business $4.59 4 $18.36
Ziploc Freezer Bags, Easy Open Tabs, Gallon, 60 Count • Amazon Business $8.45 2 $16.90
Ziploc Storage Bags with New Grip 'n Seal Technology, For Food, Sandwich, Organization and More, Quart, 80 Count • Amazon Business $8.28 2 $16.56
C&H, Sugar Cubes, 126 Count, 16oz Box (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
3000 Pcs 1" Round Color Coding Circle Dot Labels on 6 Rolls, 500 Count Each, Includes Bright Yellow Green Red Pink Orange Blue • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Cz Garden Supply 20 Pack FIRE Starter Fresnel Lens 3X Wallet Magnifier • Credit Card Size - Read Small Print • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96
Officemate Vinyl Coated #2 Paper Clips, Assorted Colors, Tub of 1000 (97634) • Amazon Business $11.05 1 $11.05
100pcs Latex Balloons, 12inch Multicolor to Celebrate Latex Balloons, Premium Thick Balloons for Birthday/Party/Christmas/Wedding and Holidays • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Koch 5620727 Braided Cotton/Polyester Blend Clothesline, 7/32 by 200 Feet, White • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
Hefty EcoSave 100% Compostable Paper Straws, 50 Count, White • Amazon Business $4.88 2 $9.76
100% Compostable Non Plastic Spoons [100 Pack] CPLA Disposable Spoons. Non Plastic Silverware Set. Eco-Friendly Cutlery, Off White Flatware, Extra Sturdy Utensils, by Earth's Natural Alternative • Amazon Business $8.63 1 $8.63
Spice Supreme Assorted Food Colors Red Blue Green Yellow - 4 Color Cake Liquid Variety Kit for Baking , Decorating ,Fondant , Cooking, and Slime Making - .30 fl. oz.Bottles • Amazon Business $4.29 2 $8.58
Sharpie 39109PP Metallic Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Silver, 4 Count • Amazon Business $7.34 1 $7.34

Materials cost

$530.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $48.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$616.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.87

Total project goal

$725.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $725.82

12 Donors

-$719.94

Donations toward project cost

-$616.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.99

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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