You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Salguero from Bronx, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Salguero is requesting

Pencils with Purpose: Writing Our Way to Success

Help me give my students pencils so we can keep our brains sharp!

  • 1 donor
  • $160 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Ms. Salguero has another project! Donate to Tune Up, Rock Out: Smart Tools for Young Musicians to help her classroom.

$1,372 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Ms. Salguero

Ms. Salguero has another project! Donate to Tune Up, Rock Out: Smart Tools for Young Musicians to help her classroom.

$1,372 - complete this project and be a hero

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

My students are thoughtful, curious, and full of creativity. They come to class ready to share ideas, work together, and try their best — and sometimes, all they need is a simple pencil to get started. What makes them special is their drive to express themselves, whether through writing, drawing, solving problems, or taking notes to help them grow.

We go through a lot of pencils throughout the year, and having a steady supply means students won’t lose learning time searching for one or feeling unprepared.

With this project, we’re requesting pencils so every student has the tools they need right at their fingertips — no stress, no barriers, just the freedom to learn and create.

A pencil may seem like a small thing, but it’s a powerful tool. It helps students put their thoughts on paper, explore new ideas, and build confidence in their work. Whether they're sketching out a music idea, jotting down reflections, or working through a math problem, having a pencil in hand helps them stay engaged and take ownership of their learning.

My goal is to create an environment where every student feels supported and ready to learn. With your help, we’ll make sure every learner has what they need to succeed — starting with the basics. Thank you for helping us stay sharp!

Ms. Salguero Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Salguero

Bronx, NY 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

199 students impacted 1donor

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Salguero is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Bulk Pack, 1000 pencils • Amazon Business $51.98 2 $103.96

Materials cost

$103.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.92

Total project goal

$159.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $159.44

1 Donor

-$159.44

Donations toward project cost

-$135.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.92

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Salguero and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NY","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/pencils-with-purpose-writing-our-way-to/9217900/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":199,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Salguero","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"548768220","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Bronx","teachersOnPage":[1988906],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":9217900,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":2,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":true,"authorIds":{"1988906":{"owner":"Ms. Salguero","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9217900],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1988906_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1365,x0,y341&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679335873660","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":20439643,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":1372,"proposalURL":"project/tune-up-rock-out-smart-tools-for-young/9211609/","proposalTitle":"Tune Up, Rock Out: Smart Tools for Young Musicians","proposalId":9211609},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":1988906,"schoolCounty":"Bronx","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":false,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NY","name":"New York"}}