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Ms. Martinez from South Gate, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kicking Off The Year With a Bang

Help me give my students a laminator and a comfortable chair for their teacher.

  • $342 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

It's time to start another school year! We are ready to make a difference in the lives of so many students. As a Reading Intervention Teacher, I am focused on teaching foundational skills all day. I use many hands on materials and create lots of visuals for my students. I am in my class all day and my students come to me in small groups. I currently don't have a teacher chair or a laminating machine.

Having a comfortable teacher chair and a laminator will make a big difference.

I am currently sitting on a student chair. All of my posters and activities that I create every year begin to rip and unfortunately I am not able to reuse them. If I had a laminator I would be able reuse all of my teacher created resources and keep them for years to come.

Ms. Martinez Liberty Boulevard 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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South Gate, 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

30 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminator Value Pack • Teachers' School Supply $106.22 1 $106.22
Laminator Machine for A3/A4/A6, YE381 13inch Thermal & Cold Laminating Machine for Home Office School Teacher Use with 50 Pouches, Paper Trimmer and Corner Rounder • Amazon Business $53.91 1 $53.91
Sweetcrispy Armless Office Chair Modern Fabric Home Office Desk Chairs, Cute Desk Chair with Wheels Adjustable Swivel Task Computer Vanity Chair for Small Spaces • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
KTRIO 5 Mil Laminating Sheets 150 Pack, Various Sizes Thermal Laminating Pouches, Clear laminate Sheets for Letter Size, Photos, Notecards, ID Badges, Business Cards, Compatible with Laminators • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79

Materials cost

$224.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.68

Sales tax

 $20.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$290.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.27

Total project goal

$341.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $341.81

5 Donors

-$341.81

Donations toward project cost

-$290.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.27

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