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Mr. Espinoza from Wilmington, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math Basics

Help me give my students a classroom set of whiteboards, calculators, and folders to keep.

  • $396 goal

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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

The 70 students in my classroom are all unique, from the way that they write on paper to the personality that they bring into the classroom. However, one of my favorite student traits that all students share is that despite challenges and fails, they persevere. In a math class it's important to remind students that mistakes are okay, encouraged even, as long as we can learn from them!

One of my favorite things about this school year was getting to know students one-on-one face-to-face.

All of the students, in their own way, have shown me that they care about their success in school. Now, as their teacher, it is my responsibility to provide them with that opportunity to be successful. I hope to teach them the skills that they will need in the rapidly advancing and competitive world.

My Project

In my project I have included a classroom set of whiteboards, calculators, and folders. (which they get to keep)

The whiteboards will enhance how students see, understand, and most importantly INTERACT with the lesson.

The calculators are a basic that every student should have access to when in school, especially during math class. The folders will support all of my students with organization. I envision that their folders will be where they keep newsletters, notices, and the occasional homework assignments.

In my project, I have also included a plain timer and electrical pencil sharpener that will be shared with my class. The timer is essential to keeping the students, and myself, on time to ensure that we cover most of the content for each day. The electrical pencil sharpener is also essential to our class because.... well, its math!

Lastly, I have also included a variety of healthy snacks in my project. Just like you and I, students also have a hard time focusing on an empty stomach. Therefor, I occasionally buy healthy snacks in bulk to share with students. I truly don't mind doing so but the cost of doing so quickly rises.

Mr. Espinoza George De La Torre Junior Elementary 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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Wilmington, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SkinnyPop Original Popcorn, 30ct, 0.65oz Individual Snack Size Bags, Skinny Pop, Healthy Popcorn Snacks, Gluten Free • Amazon Business $21.27 3 $63.81
Pocket Size Mini Calculators, 10 Pack, Handheld Angled 8-Digit Display, by Better Office Products, Standard Function, Assorted Colors (Blue, Black, Pink), Dual Power with Included AA Battery Power • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Board Class Pack - Includes 30 Each 9 x 12 Inch Lapboards, Foam/Felt Erasers and Markers (35090) • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, 3 Flavor Variety Pack, (58 Pack) • Amazon Business $11.23 3 $33.69
Oxford Two-Pocket Folders, Assorted Colors, Letter Size, 25 per box (57513) • Amazon Business $8.55 3 $25.65
Bostitch Personal Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue (EPS4-BLUE) • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $6.93 2 $13.86
Colortrak 60 Minute Wind Up Timer, Easy To Operate, Set for Short Time, Sets From 0 to 60 Minutes, For Hair Color Processing, Cosmetic Applications, Tanning Time, Kids' Activities or Timeouts, Black • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$276.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$336.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.34

Total project goal

$395.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $395.62

1 Donor

-$395.62

Donations toward project cost

-$336.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.34

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