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Mrs. Cruz from Bronx, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun Learning Environment

Help me give my students an amazing school year with amazing decorations and supplies!

  • $959 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 Project

For students, being part of a warm and welcoming school community is critical to their success. Students need to feel safe, seen, and heard. I would like to enhance the learning centers and decorate the classroom in a fun under the sea theme. Learning centers put the control into the student's hands, while adults appreciate being able to focus their learning on what is most important in their lives.

Your donations will not only help in enhancing centers but it will also help in providing the students with a welcoming fun environment.

The items include games for the light table, paper to paint, kinetic sand and items needed to have a successful school year.

Mrs. Cruz PS/MS 29 Melrose School Grades PreK-2

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. Cruz

Bronx, NY 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

15 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Laminating Machine • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
DECORITA Black Cork Board 47"x35" - 12 Pack Felt Wall Tiles with Safe Removable Adhesive Tabs, Large Cork Board 48 x 36 inches Cork Board for Office Large Cork Boards for Walls 72 x 48 - Gray Black • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Constructive Playthings Translucent Color Building Blocks, Light Table Manipulatives, 3D Shapes for Teaching Color and Math, 50-Piece Playset, Toddler Toys for 12 Months & Up • Amazon Business $60.17 1 $60.17
E-Z Ink (TM Compatible Toner Cartridge Replacement for Brother TN-433 TN433 TN433bk TN431 to use with HL-L8260CDW HL-L8360CDW MFC-L8610CDW MFC-L8900CDW (1 Black, 1 Cyan, 1 Magenta, 1 Yellow, 4 Pack) • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Staples $47.39 1 $47.39
DYMO LetraTag 200B Bluetooth Label Maker • School Specialty $44.84 1 $44.84
Swiffer WetJet Mopping Kit, 10 Mopping Pads, 6 Heavy Duty & 4 Original (49886) • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99
2 Pack Expandable Cabinet Countertop Shelves, Stackable Shelves Organizers For Kitchen Cabinet Countertop Storage, Adjustable Counter Cupboard Pantry Organizer Shelf Rack Stand, Length:20.5" • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets 300 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
Sandtastik Sparkling White Play Sand, 25 lb (11.3 kg) - Fill Sandboxes, Sand Trays, Sensory Tables, Water Tables! Scoop, Mold & Pour This Premium Non-Toxic Sand • Amazon Business $26.62 1 $26.62
[ Pack of 25 ] Big Resealable 3.5 Gallon Large Freezer Bags for Moving, Packaging, Storage, Meal Prep, Food Storage, Brining, Closet Organization • Amazon Business $24.29 1 $24.29
1InTheOffice Poly Envelopes Expandable Plastic Clear Envelope With Button & String Closure, Letter Size, Clear, 20 pack • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Kinetic Sand, Castle Containers 10-Color Pack Colored Sand for Party Favors, Goodie Bags, Sensory Toys for Kids Aged 3 and up • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Mermaid Party Decorations, Jellyfish Paper Lanterns Pink Purple Blue Hanging Lantern for Mermaid Theme Under The Sea Ocean Birthday Party Decorations Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Decor365 Under The Sea Party Decorations Pool OceanTheme Tinsel Foil Fringe Curtain Backdrop Hanging Bubble Garlands Little Mermaid Birthday Baby Shower Kids Beach Party Supplies • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Hasbro Candy Land, Classic Board Game - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $15.97 1 $15.97
Melissa & Doug Easel Paper Pad - 17" x 20", Top-Bound, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $7.55 2 $15.10
66 Pcs Tropical Fish Hanging Ceiling Swirls Under The Sea Party Decorations Ocean Themed Party Hanging Spiral Decorations for Boys Girls Kids Mermaid Creatures Ocean Party Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Vkey 1000pcs (500 Pair Sets) 20mm Diameter Sticky Back Coins Self Adhesive dots Tapes Black-Delivery by FBA • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
52 Pcs Ocean Fish Wall Decals Glow in The Dark Under The Sea Wall Decals Sea Animals Wall Stickers Removable Waterproof Peel and Stick for Kids Bathroom Watercolor Ocean Decor (Cute Style) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping and Moving Packing Tape, Clear, Packing and Moving Supplies, 1.88 in. x 22.2 yd., 6 Tape Rolls with Dispensers • Amazon Business $10.45 1 $10.45
Pajean 83 Pieces Ocean Beach Theme Classroom Bulletin Board Decoration Sets Dive into Learning Sea Animal Jeweled Fish Treasure Box Cutouts for Under The Summer Classroom Wall Decor • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Sea Shells Mixed Beach Seashells 9 Kinds 1.2"-3.5 "Various Sizes Natural Seashells and 2 Kinds of Natural Starfish for Beach Themed Party DIY Crafts Fishtank Vase Fillers Home Wedding Decorations • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
gisgfim 78ft Under The Sea Bulletin Board Borders Ocean Style Bulletin Board Decorations for School Classroom Office Party Wall Decor • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$751.34

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$815.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.84

Total project goal

$958.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $958.93

11 Donors

-$664.79

Donations toward project cost

-$575.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.72

match offer

-$282.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$240.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

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