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Mr. Penaloza from Las Vegas, NV is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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PBIS Rewards and Headphones

Help me give my students PBIS Rewards and headphones for IREADY Math 6th and 7th grade.

  • $693 goal

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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

Title: Empowering Future Leaders: Tools for Student Success

Dear Generous Donors,

I am thrilled to share with you the incredible potential of my students and the impact your support can have on their learning journey. My students are unique individuals, each bringing their own strengths, passions, and dreams to our classroom. They are curious, creative, and eager to explore the world around them. What I love most about them is their unwavering determination to learn and grow, despite facing various challenges.

To nurture their growth, I am seeking resources that will truly make a difference in their learning experience. The requested items, including interactive whiteboards, tablets, and educational software, will revolutionize our classroom dynamic. With these tools, my students will have access to immersive, hands-on learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities. The interactive whiteboards will enhance engagement and foster collaboration, allowing students to actively participate in lessons. Tablets will provide personalized learning opportunities, enabling students to explore content at their own pace and dive deeper into subjects that spark their interest. Additionally, educational software will offer interactive exercises and simulations, reinforcing concepts in a fun and engaging manner.

Thank you for considering supporting this project. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on the lives of these extraordinary students, opening doors to endless possibilities and shaping a brighter future for us all.

Warm regards,

Marco Penaloza

Mr. Penaloza Mater Academy East 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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Las Vegas, NV 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

210 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DonorsChoose - Kensington Hi-Fi Headphones - headphones • Best Buy Education $9.21 39 $359.19
1000 Pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Bulk, Birthday Gift Toys, Fidgets Stocking Stuffers, Treasure Box Birthday Party, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Filler Stuffers for Classroom • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Airheads Assorted Mini - Blue Raspberry Cherry Watermelon Orange White Mystery Grape Individually Wrapped Mini Taffy 1.5 lbs Bulk Candy • Amazon Business $14.99 5 $74.95
100Pcs Cute Stickers Pack Hello Kitty Stickers Mymelody&Kuromi Stickers Cinnamoroll Pompompurin Keroppi Pochaco Stickers Decals Assorteds Kawaii Sticker Gifts for Kids Teens Girls Adults • Amazon Business $5.99 6 $35.94

Materials cost

$550.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$588.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.82

Total project goal

$692.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $692.13

1 Donor

-$346.06

Donations toward project cost

-$294.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.91

match offer

-$346.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$294.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.91

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 $0.00

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