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Mrs. Ascano from Cudahy, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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In Desperate Need of a Sharpener!

My students need a heavy duty commercial grade electric pencil sharpener.

  • $274 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 first graders are full of energy and their curiosity drives their learning. They get so excited when we are learning about new topics that are related to them and the world around them. Their love and passion for learning is infinite.

Our school is a Title I school with 552 students, and 100% of them receive free lunch.

Ninety percent of our students are socioeconomically disadvantaged, with a forty percent English language learner population at my school. In my first grade class, I have 14 students who are English language learners and 10 Standard English Learners. I also have some students that are foster children.

Even with all of these struggles, we strive for the best. I believe that all children can learn when one shows them that they are important and that they matter.

My Project

Having a pencil sharpener is essential for any classroom. I have personally bought many in the past, but the daily wear use breaks down any non-commercial grade pencil sharpener. We need a robust pencil sharpener which can withstand the wear and tear of a classroom.

Having a working pencil sharpener helps in running an effective classroom.

It is imperative for students to have the necessary tools to start their day. Not having sharpened pencils in a first grade class can just ruin your classroom management.

Students lose focus trying to find someone with a pencil sharpener. Instead of being on task, they are out of their seats, distracted and distracting others. This can lead to other problems. Instead of looking for a sharpened pencil or sharpener, they are now talking to their peers about other things and not finishing their work.

Mrs. Ascano Park Avenue 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.

More about Mrs. Ascano

Cudahy, 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
XACTO HeavyDuty Commercial Pencil Sharpener • Nasco $167.95 1 $167.95

Materials cost

$167.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.80

Sales tax

 $15.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.05

Total project goal

$273.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $273.69

1 Donor

-$273.69

Donations toward project cost

-$232.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.05

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