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Mr. Reta-Moreno from Concord, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keep Our Kindergarten Sharp!

Help me give my students an electric pencil sharpener to keep their tools ready for writing and creativity. This will reduce frustration, save time, and ensure smooth learning. Help us keep our classroom sharp!

  • $179 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

In our kindergarten classroom, pencils are the gateway to creativity, learning, and growth. From drawing pictures to learning to write letters, sharpened pencils are a daily essential for my students. Unfortunately, our old electric sharpener has broken, leaving us with no reliable way to keep our pencils ready for action.

Right now, sharpening pencils is a slow, inefficient process that takes valuable time away from learning.

A new electric sharpener would make a huge difference, helping us stay focused on learning instead of dealing with dull or broken pencils.

By supporting our project, you'll help create a more seamless and productive classroom environment where students can thrive. Every pencil sharpened brings us closer to new skills, confidence, and creativity. Thank you for helping us keep our class sharp and ready for success!

What We Need:

1 heavy-duty electric pencil sharpener to replace our broken one.

Why It Matters:

This small tool will save time, reduce frustration, and ensure my students have the resources they need to explore, create, and learn every day. Thank you for considering our project!

Mr. Reta-Moreno Ygnacio Valley 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.

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Concord, CA 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

27 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bostitch SuperPro 6 Commercial Electric Steel Pencil Sharpener, Black/Gray - Stability - Durability • School Specialty $101.24 1 $101.24

Materials cost

$101.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.12

Sales tax

 $9.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$152.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.85

Total project goal

$178.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $178.99

2 Donors

-$155.14

Donations toward project cost

-$152.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.85

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 $0.00

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