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

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Reading and Having Fun is the Key to Any Learning!

Help me give my students answer buzzers, dry erasers, and more during these challenging times so they have a positive and fun experience this year.

  • $409 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

All the products I've selected bring fun and enjoyment back into the classroom! It starts when you walk through the door! Even the tiniest decorations, like the flags, never fail to make my students not only feel at home but invigorated for a day of learning!

My students love how fun I am!

I always include educational games and music in many of my lessons. Just imagine my students fighting to answer the buzzer question and making each other laugh in the spirit of competition. Thank you for your kindness and your support!

Ms. Velasco Young Women's Leadership High School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Jamaica, NY 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers - Set of 4, Ages 3+ Assorted Colored Buzzers, Game Show Buzzers, Perfect for Family Game and Trivia Nights • Amazon Business $12.33 4 $49.32
Mini Dry Erase Erasers, IHPUKIDI 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleaner Wiper for Kids and Classroom Teacher Supplies, Home and Office (2 x 2 Inch) Green • Amazon Business $14.24 3 $42.72
Reusable Dry Erase Pockets - With Erasers- Holder for Markers - 30 Pack Assorted Color Sleeves Envelope - Eco Friendly - Metal Eyelet for Ring organizer - Sheet Protectors for School Classroom • Amazon Business $20.89 2 $41.78
Quarterhouse Spanish Language Country Flags for the Classroom - 18 Latin American Countries Plus Spain, Puerto Rico, and (New) Equatorial Guinea - Set of 21, Polyester, 8 x 12 Inches • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Quarterhouse Spanish Classroom Phrases and Commands Label Set, Spanish - ESL Classroom Learning Materials for K-12 Students and Teachers, Set of 18, 12x3", Extra Durable • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
24 Pcs Spanish Classroom Rules Posters Reglas Escolares Positive Quotes Motivational Poster for Teacher Elementary Middle High School Back to School Wall Art Essential Spanish Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Amazon Basics 36 Pack AAA High-Performance Alkaline Batteries, 10-Year Shelf Life, Easy to Open Value Pack • Amazon Business $7.02 2 $14.04
ESL Games for the Classroom: 101 Interactive Activities to Engage Your Students with Minimal Prep • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Conversational Spanish Quick and Easy: The Most Innovative and Revolutionary Technique to Learn the Spanish Language. For Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced Speakers. • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
4 Types of Bullying Poster - Anti Bullying Poster - Stop Bullying Poster for Classroom & Workplace - Bullying Prevention - Laminated - 12 x 18 inches (1) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
No Nonsense Spanish Workbook: Jam-packed with grammar teaching and activities from beginner to advanced intermediate levels • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
ExcelMark Self-Inking Rubber Teacher Grading Stamp - BUEN Trabajo • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
4 Pack Bienvenidos Spanish Sign Welcome Banner Motivational Classroom Banner Poster Positive Inspirational Banner for Students Educational Teacher Classroom Decorations Banner with 80 Glue Points • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Magnetic Pocket Chart with 10 Dry Erase Cards for Standards,Daily Schedule,Activities,Class demonstrations (Blue) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
7 Pieces Bienvenidos Sign Spanish Posters Spanish Inspirational Posters Spanish Motivational Banner with Adhesive Dots for Toddler Kids Students Spanish Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Bilingual Short Story for Spanish Beginners. LA BAILADORA ASESINA - THE ASSASSIN DANCER: Learn Spanish the fun, easy way! (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$312.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$347.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.24

Total project goal

$408.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $408.27

1 Donor

-$408.27

Donations toward project cost

-$347.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.24

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