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Mrs. Atencio-O'Brien from Santa Cruz, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Hearts Beat in 2 Languages

Help me give my students a classroom in which they are inspired to love learning and become multilingual and proud of it!

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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 Project

I moved to the United States from Tijuana, Mexico when I was 8 years old (2nd grade), it was during the time when there was a ban on bilingual education. It was only a 10-15 minute distance from my home of Tijuana to San Diego but a whole new world for me. I struggled to adapt to a new culture, new language and new city. I cried daily. Until I was able to get into Dual-Immersion school.

I now teach 2nd grade at a Dual-Immersion School, like the one that made ME love school again!

The group of students I have were affected greatly by the pandemic, they did most of their kindergarten year on Zoom. I also have many students whom have moved here from Mexico this year. Basically in the exact situation I was in at their age, I see myself in these students. I feel so lucky to be able to be their teacher and support them not only in their academic journey but also in this very difficult change and transition in their lives.

The Dual-Immersion program at my current school is on its second year. As with any new program, there are needs to make it the best it can be. Some of the items I am asking for are essential to advance their learning while some of the others aren't as essential but I know will make their experience in my classroom extra magical! The stage and microphone will give them excitement and enthusiasm to share their writing projects and presentations. The Spanish classroom materials like the calendar, the flip-books, posters and books will provide material in the target language which are essential in a Dual-Immersion classroom.

Thank you for supporting my wonderful students they will be so excited to have these items in

Mrs. Atencio-O'Brien Live Oak 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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Santa Cruz, CA View local requests

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

22 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Forte Products 8002128 Half Size Display, 48" L x 24" W x 8" H, Black • Amazon Business $100.95 2 $201.90
Really Good Stuff Libros de Sílabas (Spanish Syllable Flip Books) - 30 Flip Books • Amazon Business $62.14 1 $62.14
NEW AND IMPROVED for 2022! | Jumbo Sized Dry Erase Magnetic Handwriting Paper (22"W x 28"H) for Classroom Whiteboard | 1 Eraser, 4 Markers, 1 Dry-Erase Sheet, 1 Storage Tube | Teaching Supplies • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
[ 12 Pack ] Plastic Storage Baskets - Small Pantry Organization and Storage Bins - Household Organizers for Laundry Room, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Kitchens, Cabinets, Countertops, Under Sink or On Shelves • Amazon Business $23.49 2 $46.98
Crayola Colors of The World, Skin Tone Crayons Bulk, Classroom Supplies, 480 Crayons • Amazon Business $41.85 1 $41.85
Eamay Small Group Management Pocket Chart with 84 Cards to Keep Small Groups Organized and On Task (Black) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball, Flexible School Chair Active Classroom Desk Alternative Seating, Built-In Stay-Put Soft Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, 52cm, Lime • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
GC292 - Giant Inflatable Classroom Globe • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PicassoTiles 60 Piece Set 60pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards - Creativity beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational, Conventional • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
131 PCS Jumbo Magnetic Base Ten Blocks - Place Value Blocks - Math Manipulatives K-3 for Elementary Classroom, Number Blocks, Math Counters for Kids, Counting Cubes, Base 10 for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade • Amazon Business $25.60 1 $25.60
Calendario Espanol - Spanish Calendar Pocket Chart Calendar and Weather Pocket Chart with 142 Spanish Flash Cards - Weather Calendar for Classroom Teaching,Homeschooling in Spanish (Black) • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Sports Flags Pennants Company Costa Rica Flag 3x5 Printed Flag Banner • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
84 Pieces 6 Kinds Artificial Palm Leaves with Faux Monstera Leaves Stems Tropical Plant Simulation Safari Leaves for Hawaiian Luau Party Jungle Beach Theme Party Table Leave Decorations • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mewise Class Jobs Pocket Chart for Classroom,Teacher's Helper Classroom Management Pocket Chart… • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Con Pollo: A Bilingual Playtime Adventure • Amazon Business $16.86 1 $16.86
JRLAJRL 3 Pack Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer Sensory Calming Fidget Toy Autism Community Toys for Kids Teenager Adults • Amazon Business $15.78 1 $15.78
LL486 - Hello from Around the World Bulletin Board Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Loghot Numbered Classroom Sundries Closet Pocket Chart for Cell Phones Holder Wall Door Hanging Organizer (36 Pockets Blue) • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
Anley Latin America 21 Countries String Flags - Assorted Latino Flag Banners for Heritage Hispanic Month International Events Conference Party Decoration Sports Bars - 30 Ft 21 Flags • Amazon Business $14.55 1 $14.55
Spanish Bananagrams - Multi-Award-Winning Word and Language Game • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Mr. Sketch 1924061 Washable Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 14-Count • Amazon Business $11.62 1 $11.62
ExcelMark Self-Inking Rubber Teacher Grading Stamp - BUEN Trabajo • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Esta Iguana Malhumorada (Esta Iguana Malhumorada (Versión Español) / This Moody Iguana (English Version)) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
La gallina Cocorina (Clucky the Hen) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
SBLABELS Spanish Reward Stickers 500 Espanol Reward Stickers 8 Alternating Designs 1.5" Reward Stickers • Amazon Business $10.50 1 $10.50
Skills for Success Spanish Elementary Workbook—Grades K-5 Vocabulary Building Exercises and Activities for Kids, Homeschool or Classroom Use (128 pgs) • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
WaaHome Spanish Classroom Decorations 12''x18'' Motivational Spanish Poster for Back to School Classroom Decor Teacher Supplies, Inspirational Positive Español Poster for Kindergarten Elementary High School College • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Dragones y tacos (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.57 1 $7.57
50-Pack 14MM Translucent & Solid 6-Sided Game Dice 5 Sets of Vintage Colors Dice for Board Games and Teaching Math Dice Set Classroom Accessories dice Set RPG dice • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88
Hasbro Gaming CONNECT 4 - Classic four in a row game - Board Games and Toys for Kids, boys, girls - Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $6.00 1 $6.00
National Geographic Readers: Los Gatos vs. Los Perros (Cats vs. Dogs) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Qué cosas dice mi abuela (The Things My Grandmother Says) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$837.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $76.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$956.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$168.73

Total project goal

$1,124.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,124.88

7 Donors

-$1,024.88

Donations toward project cost

-$871.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$153.73

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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