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Mrs. Herndon from San Diego, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organized Math Classroom to Motivate Students!

Help me give my students have a organized classroom, motivational presentations and supplies to start the school year. The gift card will be used to purchase online membership to Delta math.

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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 Students

My students are in 8th grade and attend an older Title 1 public middle school in Southern California. Title 1 schools are in areas with low socioeconomic areas and receive federal funding so all its students receive free or reduced lunch. We also service several homeless students in our area. Many of our students do not enjoy math when they come into our 8th-grade classes. They have many outside factors that distract their learning. After teaching online it will be a challenge to engage students and motivate them to learn in person. When we enter the classroom it is in an older building and organization is always a challenge.

Our student body is very diverse and supports a variety of cultures and languages.

Students in my class range from gifted and talented to students with learning disabilities, and everything in between. This project will help with the large number of students I am teaching. My ultimate goal is to improve organization and motivation of my students though a colorful and interactive environment, and provide needed supplies to teach in person.

My Project

To organize the classroom the bins, will help with school supplies used by the students daily in their groups. The cords, hooks, pencil sharpener, and marker organizer will help prepare the classroom for instruction. The markers, pens, and other supplies will help make sure the lessons have color and motivate students to engage in the lesson.

Motivation and engagement in the content is key to retention of mathematics.

The gift card will be used to buy a tapestry to cover the old shelves in my room to add to the appearance to make the room more inviting. The teachers pay teachers gift card will also me too see out hands on lessons to make the math more meaningful and engaging.

These items will help my students hopefully have a more positive encounter with mathematics, which will result in retention of the content.

Mrs. Herndon Roosevelt 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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San Diego, CA View local requests

More than half 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

185 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
Cable Matters 2-Pack 6 Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip with USB Charging Ports, Long Extension Cord 12 Feet in Black • Amazon Business $32.89 2 $65.78
IRIS USA TB Clear Plastic Storage Bin Tote Organizing Container with Durable Lid and Secure Latching Buckles, 12 Qt, 6 Count • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Classroom Pencil Sharpeners for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed Industrial Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, Best School Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $26.00 1 $26.00
Amazon.com Gift Card in a Black Gift Box (Classic Black Card Design) • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $22.99 1 $22.99
Paper Mate Gel Pens | InkJoy Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 20 Count • Amazon Business $22.68 1 $22.68
Expo Neon Window Dry Erase Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Ink, 5/Pack (1752226) • Quill.com $7.29 3 $21.87
Magnetic Pencil Holder, Metal Strong Magnet Pen Cup, Magnetic Marker Storage Basket Organizer to Hold Whiteboard Refrigerator Fridge Locker Accessories • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Command General Purpose Variety Kit, Hangs Up to 19 Items, Organize Damage-Free • Amazon Business $18.27 1 $18.27
Dry Erase Erasers, 40 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleaner Wiper for Classroom Home Office, 4 Assorted Colors(Blue, Red, Green, Yellow) by EAONE • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Command Medium Designer Hooks, White, 9-Hooks, 12-Strips, Organize & Decorate Damage-Free • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
32 Pieces Strong Dry Erase Magnetic Labels 3.3" x 1.3" | Writable Magnetic Name Tags Strips Plates Dry Erase Magnets for Whiteboard Classroom Locker Refrigerator Metal Shelves Crafts | Bonus Included • Amazon Business $14.45 1 $14.45
Workablez Magnetic Pencil Holder - 2 Generous Compartments Magnetic Storage Basket Organizer - Extra Strong Magnets - Perfect Mesh Pen Holder to Hold Whiteboard, Locker Accessories • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Paper Mate Gel Pens | InkJoy Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 14 Count • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Universal General-Purpose Box Sealing Tapes, Clear,"Approx 2""w x 55 yds." (UNV61000) • Amazon Business $1.64 1 $1.64

Materials cost

$434.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$499.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.06

Total project goal

$587.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $587.06

5 Donors

-$195.69

Donations toward project cost

-$166.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.35

match offer

-$391.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$332.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.70

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