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Ms. Mena from Ridgewood, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Gen. Spanish Teacher Promoting The Motto SI SE PUEDE

Help me give my students an authentic classroom learning experience that promotes reading in Spanish, represents the student body, & makes them excited to learn no matter the daily challenges they face!

  • $532 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

My current students are beyond amazing and excited to be back in class. As a Spanish teacher to 6th, 7th, 8th as well as one Special Education 8th grade group, I see the amazing & wondrous excitement that my students have for learning.

All students need access to basic school supplies in order to be successful for the academic school year.

Due to financial circumstances many weren't able to purchase all the school supplies needed for this year. The 8th grade Special Education class needs ways in which I can bring forth & meet them where their needs are! Being that many of my students are Visual & Auditory learners, having a colorful bright yet welcoming classroom will create an amazing learning environment.

My Project

Giving students access to use school supplies, materials, visual colorful posters, charts not only add the tactile opportunity to make amazing connections but will also enrich students' learning experience.

Academics are equally as important as students' social emotional experience.

Through out the school year, if any child feels the need to borrow or use during class a calming tool. Students will have access to these devices.

Maintaining the warm and welcoming learning environment for students will immensely impact their learning. With your help all my students can look forward to an amazing school year. They will all witness that the world is still filled with amazing awesome people who care about them!

Ms. Mena Intermediate School 93 Ridgewood Grades 6-8

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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Ridgewood, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

75 students impacted 9donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hammermill 103382 Recycled Colored Paper, 20lb, 8-1/2 x 11, Pink, 500 Sheets/Ream • Amazon Business $14.34 5 $71.70
Spanish Language Country Maps for the Classroom - Spain, Mexico, Central America/Caribbean, & South America - Set of 4, 12 x 18 Inches • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
EOOUT 24pcs Plastic Envelopes Poly Zip Envelopes Files Zipper Folders, A4 Size, Letter Size, 10 Colors, for School and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $34.08 1 $34.08
White Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Spanish Verb Conjugation Classroom Variety Posters (Set of 6) 12 x 18 inches • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Quarterhouse 12 Large Spanish Motivational Posters, Classroom Learning Materials for K-12 Students and Teachers, Perfect for ESL and Spanish-Language Learners, 12x18", Extra Durable, Black (Set A) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Classpack • Amazon Business $23.96 1 $23.96
24 Stress Balls - Bulk Pack of 2.5" Stress Balls - Treasure Box Classroom Prizes, Party Favors, Or Just to De-Stress (2 Dozen) Assorted Designs and Colors for Kids, Adults and Teens • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Dyslexia Tools for Kids, 12 Pieces Guided Reading Strips Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Highlighter Bookmarks Tracking Rulers Helps with Reduce Visual Stress Children Assistant（2 Sizes,6 Colors） • Amazon Business $8.59 2 $17.18
10 Set Mini Office Stapler with 10# Staples, Small Hand Stapler Portable Desktop Stapler Student Stapler • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
9 Pieces Spanish Classroom Decorations Spanish Motivational Posters for Middle and High School Classroom Decoration Inspirational Wall Art Inspirational Posters Motivational Quote Wall Decor • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Spanish Short Stories for Beginners: 25 Engaging Tales to Build Your Vocabulary and Learn the Fast & Fun Way! (Spanish Made Easy) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
La Frontera: El viaje con papa / My Journey with Papa (Spanish and English Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Officemate Standard Staples, 5 Boxes General Purpose Staple (91925) • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
Easy Spanish Phrase Book: The 2000 Most Common Spanish Phrases For Travel and Everyday Life • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$415.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$452.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.78

Total project goal

$531.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $531.85

6 Donors

-$295.92

Donations toward project cost

-$251.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.39

Matching donations from our partners

-$235.93

Match offers toward project cost

-$200.54

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.39

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