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

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Markers, Crayons and Pencils, Oh My!

Help me give my students the basic materials needed for them to express their creativity and complete daily assignments through artwork such as Crayola markers, crayons, colored pencils, dry erase markers and highlighters.

  • $299 goal

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Ms. Cuevas has another project! Donate to Go Away Germs! to help her classroom.

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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 Students

My students are open-minded, kind and inquirers! They absolutely love hands-on, active, engaging projects and challenges that allow them to think outside the box to find solutions! They come to school each day ready to try new things and take brave chances in order to grow both personally and academically. Truly, they are my inspiration!

Many students in my classroom come in saying they have difficulty completing practice assignments at home because of lack of supplies and resources.

Our school is nestled in the heart of the Gulfton area in Houston, Texas. home to the working class, refugees and migrant workers.Due to Covid-19, our families often struggle to find employment and opportunity.

Each child in my classroom absolutely loves learning, although the method and environment in which they learn best vary greatly. We incorporate face-to-face and virtual instruction to ensure that each student's needs are met, right where they are! They are truly an incredible group, and I am so lucky and thankful to have a group of learners that are excited and committed to learning!

My Project

I wish to provide my students with more opportunities to fully express themselves through color, and I can't do it without basic materials such as crayons, markers, colored pencils, highlighters and dry erase markers.

Simple art projects are a staple in elementary schools, and yet teachers like myself are unable to provide students with the most basic materials.

Think back to your days as an elementary student. Do you imagine the scene of new colors on a Monday morning? Or the nostalgic image of half-dried out markers or stubby crayons as you worked on your artistic masterpiece? How about laughing with your friend as you both celebrate your new creations?

My students will love the opportunity to build these classic elementary memories through projects with color. Help me bring these art necessities into my classroom so I can provide these experiences to my wonderful students!

Ms. Cuevas Sylvan Rodriguez 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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Back To School Supplies for Girls & Boys, Amazon Exclusive Art Set, 80 Piece • Amazon Business $14.86 3 $44.58
Charles Leonard Pencil Boxes, Plastic Snap-Close Box, 2.5 x 5.25 x 8.25 Inches, Assorted Colors, 24-Pack (76305) • Amazon Business $40.48 1 $40.48
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 16 Count • Amazon Business $13.96 2 $27.92
Play-Doh Bulk Winter Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens | Medium Point 0.7 Millimeter Marker Pens | Back to School Supplies for Teachers & Students | Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $20.02 1 $20.02
Sharpie Plastic Point Stick Water Resistant Pen, Ink, Fine, Pack of 12, Black (1742663) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Sharpie Pen | Fine Point, Assorted Colors, Quick Drying Ink, 12 Count • Amazon Business $14.82 1 $14.82
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Box of 12 & 81505 Block Eraser Dry Erase Whiteboard Board Eraser, Soft Pile, 5 1/8 W x 1 1/4 H - Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $11.24 1 $11.24
TICONDEROGA Pencils, Wood-Cased, Unsharpened, Graphite #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 96-Pack (13872) • Amazon Business $8.47 1 $8.47
Post-it Pop-up Notes, 3x3 in, 5 Pads, America's #1 Favorite Sticky Notes, Assorted Colors, Clean Removal, Recyclable (3301-5AN) • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29
Sharpie 27145 Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12-Count • Amazon Business $5.47 1 $5.47

Materials cost

$220.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.74

Total project goal

$298.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $298.29

1 Donor

-$253.55

Donations toward project cost

-$253.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.74

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 $0.00

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