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Ms. Velasquez from Las Vegas, NV is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Incentives Make Us Work Harder!

Help me give my students incentive items for daily student rewards (VIRTUAL EDITION).

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Velasquez's classroom raised $502

This project is fully funded

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

I am a 2nd-grade teacher in a high needs, low income, Title I school. Our students are primarily English Language Learners. Our school is made up of 70% ELL and 100% of them receive a free lunch and breakfast.

I have an incredible group of 26 students this school year.

We are currently teaching virtually and soon we will be going hybrid. Every day these students will walk into the classroom eager to learn and ready to face any challenge that's put in front of them. Students spend long hours at school every day and, yet, every single day they're excited to be here and ready to take on whatever is put in front of them. It truly amazes me how determined and dedicated these young minds of theirs are.

My Project

I am asking for fun fidget toys, slime, and many other little fun incentives to provide for my students. We are currently learning virtually and as many of us know it can be very difficult to keep little ones sitting for so long. I have been giving small points that have been keeping the students motivated. I have a plan, if they earn 50 points, then I will deliver their prizes to them.

It would such amazing support to be able to provide these amazing supplies for my class.

There really is no better feeling from a student and a teacher than when you're able to receive fun little incentives for a job well done.

Ms. Velasquez Mater Academy East Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

26 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
5 Pack Kids Reusable, Washable Black Facial Cotton Covering Children Face Shield for Cycling Travel Outdoors(Suitable Age: 7-15 Years Old) • Amazon Business $14.81 6 $88.86
PROLOSO 15-Pack LED Light Up Flashing UFO Spinning Tops with Gyroscope Novelty Bulk Toys Party Favors • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Urmust Laptop Notebook Stand Holder, Ergonomic Adjustable Ultrabook Stand Riser Portable with Mouse Pad Compatible with MacBook Air Pro, Dell, HP, Lenovo Light Weight Aluminum Up to 15.6"(Black) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
BONAOK Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone with Controllable LED Lights, Portable Handheld Karaoke Speaker Machine Christmas Birthday Home Party for Android/iPhone/PC or All Smartphone(Q78Rose Gold) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Prextex 18 Pack Mini Doodle Pads Toy Tablets Drawing Pads Doodle Pads for Kids Bulk Toys Board Set – Magnetic Drawing Pad Erasable Writing Pad for Classroom Rewards Patry Favors and Party Supplies • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Mikulala Birthday Party Favors for Kids Prizes Flashing 36 Pack LED Jelly Light Up Rings Toys Bulk Boys Girls Gift Blinky Glow in The Dark Party Supplies 9 Color 9 Shape • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Metronic 50pcs Poly Bubble Mailers 6x10 Inch Padded Envelopes #0 Bubble Lined Poly Mailer Self Seal Blue • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91630) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Joyjoz 24 Packs Galaxy Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk Kids Japanese Come Apart Puzzle Eraser Toys for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Carnival Gifts and School Supplies(Random Designs) • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Pull Back Car, 20 Pcs Assorted Mini Truck Toy and Race Car Toy Kit Set, Funcorn Toys Play Construction Vehicle Playset Educational Preschool for Kids Children Party Favors Birthday Game Supplies • Amazon Business $13.47 1 $13.47
KINGYAO Squishies Squishy Toy 24pcs Party Favors for Kids Mochi Squishy Toy moji Kids Party Favors Mini Kawaii squishies Mochi Stress Reliever Anxiety Toys (24Pcs Mini) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
65 Pcs Hair Scrunchies Velvet Hair Scrunchies Silk Scrunchies Chiffon Flower Scrunchies Elastic Hair Ties Ropes Scrunchie for Women or Girls Hair Accessories for Christmas New Year • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Play-Doh Party Bag Dough (15 Count) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39

Materials cost

$348.58

Vendor shipping charges

$14.95

Sales tax

$27.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$426.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.20

Total project goal

$501.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$501.32

5 Donors

-$100.26

Donations toward project cost

-$85.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.04

match offer

-$401.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$340.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.16

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