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Ms. Alvarez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting Started on the Right Track!

Help me give my students book buddy bags, pencils, markers, and a variety of materials to start off the school year.

  • $299 goal

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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 students are very enthusiastic learners. They need the appropriate materials to express themselves and be successful in the classroom. I want to provide them with the necessary tools to be successful in their learning.

My students attend school in the inner city amidst an industrial neighborhood where poverty, gang violence, and dropout rates are prevalent.

Although some of my students face hardships, they come to class with a great attitude and an excitement to learn and express themselves daily.

My Project

I’m requesting whiteboard markers to use with whiteboards they currently own to keep them engaged with activities throughout the day. The paper and pencils for free writing time. The book buddy bags will be used to take books home and to have them in a safe place. The folders and cubby organizers will be used to keep their daily materials organized and accessible.

I have requested materials that will help my students organize themselves and have the necessary materials throughout the day.

By having the right materials accessible they will be more successful during their learning time.

Ms. Alvarez Main Street Elementary 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.

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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

27 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JAM Paper Heavy Duty Plastic Two-Pocket School Folders, Teal Blue, 6/Pack (383HTED) • Quill.com $10.62 5 $53.10
BG507 - Best-Buy Book Bags - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.59 5 $47.95
TT305X - Neon Classroom Supply Caddies - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 1 $31.99
DD104 - Write & Wipe Thin-Line Markers - Set of 8 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.49 4 $29.96
Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 96/Pack (13872) • Quill.com $22.09 1 $22.09
ASTROBRIGHTS Multipurpose Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted, 500/Ream (21289) • Quill.com $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$202.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.75

Total project goal

$298.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $298.35

3 Donors

-$264.53

Donations toward project cost

-$232.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.18

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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