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Mr. DeLaRosa from Houston, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Escape Classroom!

Help me give my students six lock boxes and different locks to create fun reviews. The Epson ink will allow me to print out the clues the students will need to unlock the locks.

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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

As a teacher in a low income / high poverty school district, my students are faced with many multiple challenges both in and out of the classroom. Somehow my students do not let the challenges stop them from learning. My students are highly unique individuals with a thirst for learning. I am teaching Science to approximately 90 students. These students love hands-on learning and thrive when given the opportunity to learn this way.

"Educating Students for Success in a Changing World" is our school motto.

My students are eager to learn about the world and that they don't have to be confined to where their zip code bounds them. They want to step out the box that they have been placed in and expand their experience.

My Project

The materials I am requesting will bring the popular escape room (or breakout) concept to my classroom to increase participation and interest in science. Materials like these locks, lock boxes, printer ink, will allow me to create and implement breakout activities.

With these supplies, my students will be absorbed in escape room-style experiences that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

Having multiple sets of these supplies will enable everyone in the class to get in on the action. All types of learners will be able to improve their critical skills as they work toward the common goal of opening the locks and “escaping the room.”

Escape rooms are fun, and students like fun things. I want my students to be enthusiastic about learning and these items will allow me to create a valuable educational experience for all.

Mr. DeLaRosa Cage Charter 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 Mr. DeLaRosa

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Nearly all 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

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina Triple Beam Balance • Carolina Biological Supply Company $83.70 3 $251.10
Metal Lock Box with Folding Handle and Stackable Design- Durable Portable Locking Storage to Secure Valuables, Cash, Jewelry, Knives, More by Stalwart • Amazon Business $11.62 6 $69.72
Wordlock PL-003-SL 5-Dial Combination Padlock, Silver • Amazon Business $8.40 6 $50.40
Master Lock Padlock, Set Your Own Word Combination Lock, 1-1/2 in. Wide, Assorted Colors, 1535DWD • Amazon Business $8.38 6 $50.28
Epson T502 EcoTank Color Combo Pack Auto-Stop Ink Bottle (ET-2700, ET-2750, ET-3700, ET-3750, ET-4750) • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
American Lock Lockout Hasp, Vinyl Coated Steel Hasp, 1 in. Jaw Clearance, ALO80 • Amazon Business $5.85 6 $35.10
Master Lock 1 3/16" Covered Brass Blue 1-Pack • Amazon Business $5.51 6 $33.06
Rely2016 Suitcase Luggage Resettable Code Lock Padlock Security Lock 3 Digit Combinations for Travel Use, Random Color (4) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98

Materials cost

$553.63

Vendor shipping charges

 $25.11

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$617.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.89

Total project goal

$725.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $725.93

1 Donor

-$725.93

Donations toward project cost

-$617.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.89

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