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

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It's Alive, It's ALIVE!

Help me give my students project materials and snack rewards to enrich their education.

  • $686 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 Project

As a high school teacher, my primary objective is to provide my students with the most enriching and effective learning experience possible. Economics and Government are fundamental subjects that equip our students with essential knowledge and skills for their future as informed citizens and responsible members of our society.

It is crucial to engage our students in a way that makes these subjects come alive for them, and project materials play a pivotal role in achieving this.

Project materials encourage creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. When students create their own posters, graphs, or charts, they have to think critically about how to best represent the information, which deepens their understanding of the subject matter.

Mr. Silva Mater Academy East 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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Las Vegas, NV 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

106 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacon Super Value Posterboard, 50/Carton • Quill.com $34.99 4 $139.96
Snack Box Care Package (120 Count) Variety Snacks Gift Box - College Students,Back to school Military, Work or Home - Chips Cookies & Candy! Sweet Choice • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $62.66 1 $62.66
Post-it Self-Stick Mini Easel Pad, 15 in x 18 in, 20 Sheets/Pad, 3 Pads, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (577-3PK) • Amazon Business $46.11 1 $46.11
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Pack & Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $43.62 1 $43.62
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Colors may vary, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Lakeshore Tissue Paper Squares • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 2 $33.98
Crayola Construction Paper - 480ct (2 Pack), Bulk School Supplies For Kids, Classroom Supplies for Preschool, Elementary, Great for Arts & Crafts • Amazon Business $16.59 2 $33.18
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 124 Tissues/Box, 6 Boxes/Pack (39383) • Quill.com $14.59 2 $29.18
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted Dozen (30075) • Staples $8.04 2 $16.08
8Pcs Teacher Stamps for Classroom Self-inking Stamps for Teachers Funny Personalized Teacher Stamps for Grading Office Teacher Supplies for Classroom Elementary Homework Reward with Bonus Storage Tray • Amazon Business $10.67 1 $10.67
Sticker for Water Bottles, 300 Pcs/Pack Cute Vinyl Waterproof Vsco Laptop Skateboard Stickers for School Students Classroom Must Haves Teachers Prizes Hydroflask Stickers for Kids Teens Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
40Pcs Cactus Push Pins Cactus Thumb Tacks Decorative Flower Cork Board Tacks for Bulletin Board, Photos Wall Maps and Other Offices Schools Supplies and Accessories, Resin • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Mr. Pen Thumb Tack, Flat Push Pins, Silver Thumb Tacks, 500 Pack • Amazon Business $4.98 1 $4.98

Materials cost

$544.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$582.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.80

Total project goal

$685.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $685.31

1 Donor

-$685.31

Donations toward project cost

-$582.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.80

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