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Ms. Hurtado from Van Nuys, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keeping Hydrated

Help me give my students Thermo water bottles to keep in the classroom and stay hydrated.

  • $340 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Ms. Hurtado has another project! Donate to Preschool in Color to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $169.
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Help Ms. Hurtado

Ms. Hurtado has another project! Donate to Preschool in Color to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $169.
2X

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 special education preschool teacher for all learners. My students have a range of abilities and support necessities. Our program uses the Creative Curriculum to guide our students learning which requires accommodations and modifications appropriate for our students needs. My students are extremely active, and their attention spans last no longer than ten to fifteen minutes per activity. My students have many needs from basic daily life-skills (e.g. diapering) to exposure to age appropriate standards based curriculum.

My school is a Title I school that serves students who come from low-income families and all qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch program.

My students need to be highly motivated by a variety of resources to capture their attention and develop their individual strengths. My students are eager learners and come to school excited for the day. They are amazing little human beings who will become important contributors to society with the appropriate support and resources.

My Project

Thank you for taking the time to read about my project. Returning to in-person learning has been amazing for both students and staff. We love being able to build relationships with our students in-person. There have been some challenges as well. One of the on-going challenges is students having a water bottle to drink water from at school.

I know that having Thermo water bottles and supplies to clean them daily will provide students with the daily basic necessity of staying hydrated while learning.

I plan to keep them in the classroom so that every student will have a water bottle available to them.

With your donations, I will ensure that students have access to their basic necessity of water.

Ms. Hurtado Andres & Maria Cardenas 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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Van Nuys, 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

10 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Thermos Funtainer 16 Ounce Plastic Hydration with Spout, Blueberry • Amazon Business $9.99 12 $119.88
Munchkin Sponge Bottle Brush, 2 Pack, Grey • Amazon Business $5.49 4 $21.96
ZaxiDeel Sensory Toys for Autistic Children and Adults, 23 Pack Fidget Toys - Pop Tubes, Bean Bags, Giant Stress Ball, Squeeze Ball, Spiky Sensory Balls and Stretchy Strings Set • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Dawn Dish Soap Ultra Dishwashing Liquid, Dish Soap Refill, Original Scent, 2 Count, 56 oz (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
Avery Durable Labels for Kids' Gear, Assorted, 0.625 x 3.5 Inches, Pack of 35 (41428) • Amazon Business $3.44 4 $13.76
Mirenlife 5 Packs Pop Fidget Toys, Push Bubble Fidget Sensory Toys, Silicone Pressure Relieving Toys, Silicone Squeeze Sensory Toy, Round • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Impresa Products 5-Pack of Stretchy String Fidget / Sensory Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) - Stretches from 10 Inches to 8 Feet! • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Kitchen Cleaning Sponges,Eco Non-Scratch for Dish,Scrub Sponges(Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
HBlife Bamboo Dish Plate Bowl Cup Book Pot Lid Cutting Board Drying Rack Stand Drainer Storage Holder Organizer Kitchen Cabinet（Keep Dry） • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Command Large Caddy, Clear, with 4 Clear Indoor Strips, Organize Damage-Free • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29

Materials cost

$233.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$288.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.92

Total project goal

$339.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $339.48

2 Donors

-$226.32

Donations toward project cost

-$192.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.95

match offer

-$113.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$96.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.97

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