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Mrs. Garcia from Fountain Vly., CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Helping Students Start Strong: Join Our Back-to-School Supply Donation Effort

Help me give my students pencils, notebooks, sticky notes.

  • $573 goal

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Mrs. Garcia has another project! Donate to Point Us in the Write Direction! to help her classroom.

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Help Mrs. Garcia

Mrs. Garcia has another project! Donate to Point Us in the Write Direction! to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $114.
2X

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

Back-to-school supplies are essential for creating a positive learning environment for students. With the right tools, students can focus on learning and feel more prepared and engaged in their studies. By providing students with new pencils, sticky notes, and other materials, donors can help them feel confident and excited about the school year ahead.

In particular, these materials can help students stay organized, take notes effectively, and complete their assignments with care and attention to detail.

They can also help create a sense of pride in one's work, as students are more likely to take ownership of their studies when they have the tools they need to succeed.

By donating to a back-to-school supplies drive, donors can help support a variety of learning outcomes. Overall, the impact of these donations can be far-reaching, helping students to develop key academic and life skills that will serve them well into the future.

Mrs. Garcia Los Amigos 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.

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Fountain Vly., 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources Gray Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77035) • Amazon Business $21.99 5 $109.95
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads/Pack, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (559 VAD 4PK) • Amazon Business $93.49 1 $93.49
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3x3 in, 24 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Supernova Neons, Bright Colors, Recyclable(654-24SSMIA-CP) • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
PILOT G2 Premium Refillable & Retractable Rolling Ball Gel Pens, Bold Point, Blue Ink, 12-Pack (31257) • Amazon Business $13.95 3 $41.85
ADXCO 16 Rolls 525 Feet Bulletin Board Borders Decorative Board Trims Blackboard Border Winter Seasonal Borders in 16 Designs for Easter, Spring Decoration • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Carson Dellosa 36 Ft Scalloped Hot Pink Bulletin Board Borders, Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board, White Board, Cork Board, Locker, and Classroom Décor, Bulletin Board Trim • Amazon Business $8.22 4 $32.88
720 Pieces 12 Pack Sticky Note Pads 2.8 x 2.8 Inches Multiple Designs of Watercolor Self Stick Notes Self Adhesive Memo Pads for Reminders Studying Office School Home (Watercolor Style) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Pilot G2 Premium Refillable And Retractable Gel Ink Pens, Fine Point (0.7mm), 8 Colors, 8 Count (16606) • Amazon Business $12.67 1 $12.67
MINGER LED Strip Lights 16.4ft, RGB Color Changing LED Lights for Home, Kitchen, Bedroom, Dorm Room, Bar, LED Lights for Christmas Decorations with IR Remote Control, 5050 LEDs, DIY Mode • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89

Materials cost

$412.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$486.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.88

Total project goal

$572.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $572.51

1 Donor

-$572.51

Donations toward project cost

-$486.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.88

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