You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Islas from Van Nuys, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Islas is requesting

Fresh Start to a Fresh New Year!

Help me give my students a colorful and organized learning environment! I want to give my Special Education Students a fun classroom environment fully stocked for the new school year!

  • $565 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. Islas for her next project!

Help Mrs. Islas

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. Islas for her next project!

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 requesting bins, trays, pencils and more. Organization is crucial in supporting special education students in an alternative curriculum classroom. The organization bins, the bulletin boards, and the Clorox wipes all help in creating a clean and organized classroom space for my students.

A structured environment provides predictability, which is essential for students with special needs.

Consistent routines and clear expectations reduce anxiety and help students focus on learning.

Organizing materials in a way that is accessible and understandable to students supports their learning. This includes using visual aids, labeled bins, color-coded resources, and technology aids that cater to various learning styles and abilities.

Organized behavior management strategies, such as positive reinforcement systems and clear, consistent rules, help maintain a conducive learning environment. This supports students in understanding and adhering to expected behaviors.

Setting up organized learning stations with specific activities tailored to various needs allows students to work independently or in small groups, providing them with the appropriate level of challenge and support.

All of these things are especially important for my new students!

Mrs. Islas Van Nuys High School 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.

More about Mrs. Islas

Van Nuys, CA 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

20 students impacted 10donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Islas is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tatuo 15 Pack Plastic Flat Letter Trays with Lids Classroom Letter Size Paper Storage Organizer Stackable Classroom Book Bins for Office Teacher School Storage and Organization Supplies • Amazon Business $42.99 2 $85.98
Citylife 4 Packs Small Storage Bins with Lids 3.2 QT Plastic Storage Containers for Organizing Stackable Clear Storage Boxes • Amazon Business $24.67 3 $74.01
Fadeless Schoolgirl Style Bulletin Board Paper, Southern Belle Shiplap, 48" x 12', 1 Roll • Amazon Business $11.39 5 $56.95
V-Opitos Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, 320 Pack Pre-Sharpened Pencils with Top Erasers, Bulk Yellow Pencils for School Teacher Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching • Amazon Business $24.29 2 $48.58
Whaline 82Ft Retro Groovy 70s Bulletin Board Borders Boho Flower Face Checkered Trim Border Chocolate Color Boho Bulletin Board Stickers for School Classroom Office • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Bundle, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, contains x2 Lemon & Lim Blossom, Crisp Linen, Mango & Hibiscus, 80 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94
EOOUT 30pcs Plastic Envelopes Poly Envelopes, Document Folders with Snap Button Closure, Letter Size, A4 Size with Label Pocket for School Home Work Office Organization, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
TaoBary 33 Rolls Holiday Plaid Washi Tape, 15 mm Summer 4th of July Fall Christmas Winter Washi Tape Bohemian Colorful Vintage Washi Tape for Card Wrapping Craft(Charming Style) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
YUE MOTION Liquid Motion Bubbler Visual Sensory Timer, 2 Minute Liquid Timer– New Big Calming Sensory Bubbler Toy (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Whaline 12 Roll Boho Theme Washi Tapes Boho Style Rainbow Sun Pattern Washi Masking Tapes Colorful Decorative Paper Adhesive Stickers for Scrapbook Journal DIY Art Craft Gift Wrapping, 16.4Ft • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Digital Kitchen Timer, Magnetic Countdown Timers for Cooking, Large Classroom Visual Timer for Kids, with Continuous Light Function for Classroom Study Fitness Pink • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$406.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$479.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.64

Total project goal

$564.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $564.29

8 Donors

-$414.29

Donations toward project cost

-$352.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.14

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Islas and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":false,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/fresh-start-to-a-fresh-new-year/8419705/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":20,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Islas","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"785946152","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Van Nuys","teachersOnPage":[9070702],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":8419705,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"9070702":{"owner":"Mrs. Islas","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8419705],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9070702_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y231&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689622504134","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":19,"teacherChallengeId":22140044,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9070702,"schoolCounty":"Los Angeles","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CA","name":"California"}}