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Ms. Merino from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Supplies, Big Smiles!!!

Help me give my students fun and exciting tools to help them learn every day seasonal pencils to cute stickers.

  • 1 donor
  • $297 goal

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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

A small touch of excitement can make a big impact on learning. This project will provide my students with engaging school supplies like holiday-themed stickers, fun pencils for different holidays, cool erasers, and mechanical pencils. These little items may seem simple, but they help motivate my students, making learning feel special and rewarding. Additionally, a laminator will allow me to create durable learning materials, from sight words, and flashcards to interactive activities that my students can use repeatedly. This will be a game-changer for hands-on learning, especially for those who benefit from visual and tactile support as they develop their new skills.

Ms. Merino Woodland Acres Middle 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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Houston, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
Raymond Geddes Ice Cream Shoppe Scented Erasers For Kids & Sharpener (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $17.34 2 $34.68
35 Pack Valentines Day for Kids, 800pcs Assorted Stationery Set Goodie Bags School Classmates Exchange Valentines Party Favors • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
80 Pcs Color Changing Mood Pencil Inspirational Pencils for Student with Motivational Sayings Kindness Fun Pencils for Graduation Gift Teacher Award for Kids(Black, Inspirational Style) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
TINYMILLS 24 Pcs Halloween Multi Point Stackable Push Pencil Assortment with Eraser for Halloween Party Favor Prize Carnival Bulk Halloween Non Candy Treats • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
THE TWIDDLERS 50 Christmas Pencils with Eraser Toppers - Christmas Pencils Bulk for Kids, Holiday Pencils, Xmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $15.83 1 $15.83
BIC Xtra Smooth Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead (MP40TX-BLK) • Quill.com $12.57 1 $12.57
310 Pcs Cute Animal Stickers for Kids, Water Bottle Food Stickers Waterproof Vinyl Phone Skateboard Laptop Stickers, Aesthetic Sticker Packs for Boys Girls Teens • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$218.62

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.45

Total project goal

$296.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $296.35

1 Donor

-$296.35

Donations toward project cost

-$251.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.45

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 $0.00

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