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Mr. Pata from Dallas, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Invitation to Organization

Help me give my students an organized classroom with everyday essentials to make learning engaging and inviting.

  • 3 donors
  • $164 goal

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My Project

The use of various materials, such as pencils, scissors, and paper, comes nearly daily in our environment. Even in the technology-driven environment we thrive in, my students still crave the hands-on manipulatives to really grasp their learning concepts. The colorful paper not only brings their attention to the task, it also creates a more inviting feel to the activity. This comes with the need for a place to organize everything, which is the purpose of the boxes.

By donating to this project, you will be helping our science students have inviting and eye-catching activities and also have places to organize everything they are using.

My students will begin to own their learning environment through the use of these materials and leave science class having had an experience that can be remembered and cherished. It will help our classroom tremendously to have these materials for our use in daily activities. I appreciate any consideration of our project. Thank you!

Mr. Pata Forest Meadow Junior High School Grades 6-8

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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Dallas, TX View local requests

More than half of 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

140 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
10 Pcs Plastic Pencil Boxes Bulk Clear Large Capacity Pencil Cases with Snap Tight Lid, Crayon Box Storage Organizer Containers for School Office Supplies Student Adult Multi Purpose (Colorful) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Auto Stop, Super Sharp & Fast, Electric Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Colored Pencils/Office/Home-Gray • Amazon Business $23.50 1 $23.50
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70
vidabita 100 Sheets Colored Cardstock Paper 120gsm 32lb, 25 Assorted Colors Pastel Colored Construction Paper, Colored Paper for Kids Card Making, Printer, Origami, Scrapbook Craft • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $16.60 1 $16.60

Materials cost

$107.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$139.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.58

Total project goal

$163.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $163.89

2 Donors

-$81.94

Donations toward project cost

-$69.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.29

match offer

-$81.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$69.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.29

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 $0.00

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