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Ms. Castillo from Houston, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science Lab Essentials for Ms. Castillo’s 1st Year

Help me give my students comfortable stools, PPE for safety during labs, and whiteboard supplies for daily learning will greatly enhance our students' educational experience. Thank you!

  • $499 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

Dear Donors,

My name is Ms. Castillo, and I am a 1st Year teacher.

I am seeking your support for my science class, which currently lacks a proper lab setup. My students use computer lab tables as their lab tables that are normally bar stool high to be able to work around on. These comfortable stools will enhance students' experience around our makeshift lab tables. Additionally, personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for their safety during chemistry labs. Lastly, whiteboard erasers and markers are vital tools we use daily for assessing student understanding. Your contributions will make a significant impact on our learning environment.

Thank you!

Ms. Castillo Chavez High School Grades 9-12

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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.

More about Ms. Castillo

Houston, TX 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

145 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Translucent Lab Apron - 27 in. W x 42 in. L • Nasco $5.91 30 $177.30
Pearington 16 Gauge Steel Classroom Stools for Kids; Multipurpose Stool Chairs; Flexible Seating; Stacking Stools- Set of 5, Black and Silver • Amazon Business $96.74 1 $96.74
5 in. Secondary Fluorescent PPE Safety Goggles - Set of 5 • Nasco $12.71 6 $76.26
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, Low-Odor, Pack of 36, Perfect for Whiteboards, Non-Porous Surfaces & Home Offices • Amazon Business $20.44 1 $20.44
72 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Washable and Reusable Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98

Materials cost

$387.72

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.74

Total project goal

$498.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$498.28

6 Donors

-$294.14

Donations toward project cost

-$250.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.12

Matching donations from our partners

-$204.14

Match offers toward project cost

-$173.52

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.62

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$0.00

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