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Mrs. Arguelles from Baltimore, MD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Printing and Shredding Skills Project

Help me give my students paper shredder and ink to practice the skill of shredding and for them to get a colored test papers and manipulatives to enhance their interest for learning.

  • $199 goal

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My Project

Teaching students to learn independent skills like printing and shredding are essential skills to make them even more functional despite of their disabilities.

Printer Ink: Access to a printer is critical for creating individualized learning materials, visual schedules, communication boards, and adapted worksheets that cater to each student's specific needs.

Being able to print in color is especially valuable, as many of my students respond better to visual stimuli, which can enhance their learning and engagement.

Paper Shredder: The paper shredder is necessary for safely disposing of confidential information and any student-specific materials that may contain sensitive information. It also helps me maintain a clutter-free environment, which is important for students who may be easily overwhelmed by a disorganized space. Additionally, the shredder can be used in vocational training for some of my students, providing them with a hands-on task that builds fine motor skills and a sense of accomplishment.

Providing these resources would greatly enhance my ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment tailored to my students' needs. Your consideration of this request is greatly appreciated, as it will have a meaningful impact on the education and well-being of my students.

Mrs. Arguelles Claremont School 307 Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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. Arguelles

Baltimore, MD 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics 8-Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder and Credit Card Shredder - Black • Amazon Business $33.00 2 $66.00
HP 32XL Black High Yield Ink Tank Bottle Refill, Print Up to 6,000 Pages (1VV24AN) • Quill.com $19.05 1 $19.05
HP 31 Magenta Standard Yield Ink Tank Bottle Refill (1VU27AN) print up to 8 000 pages • Staples $14.59 1 $14.59
HP 31 Yellow Standard Yield Ink Tank Bottle Refill (1VU28AN) print up to 8 000 pages • Staples $14.59 1 $14.59
HP 31 Cyan Standard Yield Ink Tank Bottle Refill (1VU26AN) print up to 8 000 pages • Staples $14.59 1 $14.59

Materials cost

$128.82

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$7.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$168.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.73

Total project goal

$198.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$198.21

2 Donors

-$198.21

Donations toward project cost

-$168.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.73

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$0.00

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