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Ms. Gortayo from Sterling, VA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Teacher Classroom Essentials!

Help me give my students organizers and storage, flexible seating, and classroom basics that we are desperately in need of!

  • $618 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

I am a brand new teacher at a Title I School where most of our children are below the poverty line and receive free or reduced-price lunch. Many students come to the classroom with only the clothes on their backs and their families lack the financial needs to provide them with school supplies. Our district only provides a limited amount of funding to stock our classroom, and as a new teacher that does not go very far. Many students use our school and our classroom as an escape from their home lives.

My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space for my students to grow and engage with their learning.

I know that with these school supplies, my students can learn their best and reach their full academic potential. Supplies such as book bins, markers, anchor chart paper, and more will foster their learning and my teaching. The portable reclining seats, bins, and clipboards will be used for our reading groups. The other supplies will help us keep our classroom an organized and safe space for these students where they can thrive in their learning.

Ms. Gortayo Sterling 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.

More about Ms. Gortayo

Sterling, VA 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

23 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA Craft Plastic Organizers and Storage, Rolling Storage Cart for Classroom Supplies, Storage Organizer for Art Supplies, Drawer Top Organizer for Small Parts, 10 Drawers, White/Clear • Amazon Business $69.22 2 $138.44
Comix Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches Flip Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Easel Paper for Office School Classroom Supplies, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads/Pack • Amazon Business $74.59 1 $74.59
ONIVA - a Picnic Time brand - Oniva Stadium Seat - Reclining Bleacher Seat with Back Support - Portable Recreation Recliner - Beach Seat • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
AdirOffice Cardboard Paper Organizer - Classroom Mailbox, Literature Organizers, Office Sorter Mailboxes, Construction Papers Storage with Slots, Compartment Shelf Holder (30 Slot, Black) • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
Shuttle Art 304 Pack Washable Markers, 16 Assorted Colors Broad Line Conical Tip Large Markers Bulk with a Box, Bonus Caps, Home Classroom School Supplies for Toddlers Kids Adults Students Teachers • Amazon Business $56.98 1 $56.98
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1.5", Round Rings, Holds 350 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, White, Carton of 12 (90631) • Amazon Business $28.94 1 $28.94
IRIS USA Plastic Storage Bins with Lids 2.7 Qt. Craft Organizers and Storage, Art Supply Storage Organizer, Arts and Crafts Organizer, Stackable and Secure Latch, Clear/Violet - 10 Pack • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
2 Pack - Magnetic Spice Rack, Fridge Organizer Shelf, Side Wall Refrigerator Storage for Spices, Utensils or Plates, Works as Towel Holder with Hooks, Organization for Home and Kitchen (White) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 36 Count • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$487.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$525.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.67

Total project goal

$617.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $617.80

5 Donors

-$463.68

Donations toward project cost

-$406.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.55

match offer

-$140.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.12

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 $0.00

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