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Ms. Ortiz from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Feelings Matter

Help me give my students a Cricut Explore Air 2, fidget toys, stress balls, and more to help students explore their creative skills and to implement positive coping skills while promoting mental wellness on campus.

  • $799 goal

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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 want to promote joy and wellness by increasing students' healthy coping skills and self-regulation skills in order to manage mental health symptoms.

For example, the Cricut will allow students to explore their creativity by customizing stickers and bracelets will be used to praise students' positive efforts while promoting mental wellness.

Following Covid-19, students' mental health has been significantly impacted, these resources will serve as a form of preventative measure to reduce student struggle with mental health. These resources will allow me to serve student resources and support to increase awareness and provide 24/7 support.

Ms. Ortiz Edward Roybal Learning Center Grades 9-12

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.

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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

500 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Explore Air 2 Die Cutting Machine, Mint (2003638) • Staples $199.00 1 $199.00
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
KINGYAO 24 Pack Bundle Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Mochi Squishy/Stretchy String/Flippy Chain/Easter Egg/Marble Mesh/Squeeze Bean/Cube for Autistic Kids ADHD Anti-stress Toy • Amazon Business $17.50 4 $70.00
Besnel Sensory Stress Balls Set , Squishy Stress Ball, 30 Pack Stress Relief Ball Toys for Adults Kids Anxiety Relief Sensory Balls with Water Beads Ball Squeeze Ball Luminous Ball • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
100 Pieces Motivational Quote Silicone Wristbands Colored Inspirational Rubber Bracelets Stretch Unisex Wristbands for Women Men Kids Teen 20 Styles (Bright Colors, Cute Style) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
12 Pack Stress Pop Balls, Fidget Ball Popper, Assorted Colors, New Durable Design, Fidget Popper (12) • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Mental Health Awareness Mini Buttons. (1" Pins, 30 Piece Set) • Amazon Business $22.50 1 $22.50
Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl Removable, 120" x 5.5", White (2008752) • Staples $15.67 1 $15.67
Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl Removable, 120" x 5.5", Black (2008751) • Staples $15.67 1 $15.67
Cricut StandardGrip Machine Mat, 12" x 12", Green, 2/Pack (2001974) • Staples $14.72 1 $14.72
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4-Inches, 3 mil thick, 50-Pack (TP3854-50),Clear • Amazon Business $12.58 1 $12.58
50PCS Mental Health Awareness Stickers,Waterbottle Stickers Laptop Stickers Vinyl Stickers • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Tirdkid 4 Packs Pop Ball Fidget Toy, 3D Ball Push Bubble Push Squeeze Ball Sensory Toy, Gift Popular Stress Relieving Fidget Toy Game for Kids Adult • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00
Mental Health Stickers 50PCS Mental Health Awareness,Vinyl Health Gifts Decal,Mental Health Gifts Stickers for Adults,Therapist Gifts Mental Health • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mental Health Awarness Stickers, Mental Health Vinyl Stickers for Water Bottle, Journaling, Laptop, Car, Phone, Mental Health Gifts, Therapist Gifts • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88

Materials cost

$594.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$679.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.85

Total project goal

$798.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $798.98

2 Donors

-$798.98

Donations toward project cost

-$679.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$119.85

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