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Mrs. Gina M. Garcia from Corpus Christi, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Equip Our Classroom: Empowering Students with Essential Supplies

Help me give my students wipes, headphones, and essential school supplies for our classroom to ensure a successful learning experience for all students.

  • $417 goal

This project expired on May 17, 2025.

This project expired on May 17, 2025.

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 am excited to share my passion for teaching and my deep love for my fourth-grade students. Each day, I am inspired by their curiosity, creativity, and eagerness to learn. My students come from diverse backgrounds, and they each bring unique strengths to our classroom. They are resilient, enthusiastic, and full of potential. Watching them grow, collaborate, and explore new ideas is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.

To support their learning, I am requesting specific classroom supplies that will make a significant difference in my students' education.

The items I’m requesting—such as art supplies, cleaning essentials, laminating supplies, and everyday necessities like a staple puller, erasers, tape, and headphones—will provide my students with the resources they need to engage with the curriculum in meaningful ways. For example, the art supplies will allow them to express their creativity and enhance their understanding of various subjects. This time allows them to relax, unwind, and focus on something that brings them joy, helping to relieve the stresses of their regular lessons.

My goal for this project is to create a more engaging and dynamic classroom environment where students can explore, create, and learn with the right tools at their fingertips. These resources will not only help them academically, but they will also build confidence, teamwork, and a love of learning.

What makes my students special is their innate curiosity and resilience. Despite challenges, they come to school each day with a willingness to try new things, ask thoughtful questions, and support each other. With the proper supplies, I am confident they will continue to thrive and reach their full potential.

Thank you for considering supporting our classroom. Your generosity will directly contribute to helping these incredible young minds grow and succeed.

Mrs. Gina M. Garcia Cullen Place 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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Corpus Christi, TX 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

42 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP) • Amazon Business $66.86 1 $66.86
Magicfly Acrylic Paint 12 Colours/473ml, Large Bottles Acrylic Paint Set Rich Pigment Colours for Artists, Beginners, Amateurs on Glass, Stone, Canvas, Wood, Craft • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
CN-Outlet Kids Bulk Earbud Headphones 50 Pack Multi Colored, Individually Bagged, Wholesale Disposable Earphones Perfect for School Classroom Libraries Students (50Mixed) • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (38506) • Quill.com $27.74 1 $27.74
Pentel EnerGel RTX Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, Dozen (BL77BP12M) • Quill.com $22.39 1 $22.39
Perk Disinfecting Wipes Fresh 75 Wipes/Pack 6/Carton (PK56664CT) • Staples $21.96 1 $21.96
Quill Brand? Invisible Tape, Matte Finish, 3/4" x 1296", 12 /Pack (765002PK) • Quill.com $17.20 1 $17.20
SadoTech Wireless Doorbells for Home, Apartments, Businesses, Classrooms, etc. - 1 Door Bell Ringer & 1 Plug-In Chime Receiver, Battery Operated, Easy-to-Use, Wireless Doorbell w/LED Flash, Pink Red • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased Classroom #2 Pencils with Erasers, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead, Value Pack of 30 count, Orange • Amazon Business $4.49 3 $13.47
MaxGear Dry Erase Erasers, 36 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Dry Erasers for Whiteboard, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Classroom, Office, Home （6 Color Set, 2 x 2 Inch • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Professional Magnetic Staple Remover Puller Staple Puller Tool Staples Remover Staple Removal Tool for School Office Home (3PCS) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
MROCO Gold Hand Bell, Steel Hand Bell Call Bell for Wedding, Adults, Dinner Bells for Food Line, Classroom Bell for Inside, Alarm, Jingles,Ringing • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89
MROCO Single Hole Punch, 1/4" Hole Puncher, 20 Sheet Punch Capacity, Handheld with Non-Skid Base for Paper Chipboard Craft Paper and Art Project, Blue • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$319.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$353.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.47

Total project goal

$416.46

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