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Ms. Alfaro from Los Angeles, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Setting Up My First Classroom!

Help me give my students an amazing experience in their first year back from virtual learning with supplies, storage materials, dry erase boards and more!

  • $1,121 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 Students

It will be my students' first year back in the classroom after virtual learning and they are so excited to be back in the classroom. My students have various learning needs from needing English Language Learner support to needing accommodations to help them understand the content at their grade level. They are all hardworking and excited to receive in person support in order to help them accomplish their academic and social emotional goals.

Please consider helping me and thank you for supporting me on the start of my journey!

My Project

Hi everyone!

It will be my first year teaching as a special education teacher this Fall.

Because it is my first year, I need a lot of help setting up my first classroom to provide my students with all the resources they need to succeed. A lot of my students are unable to provide their own supplies and I want to provide them will all the resources necessary in order for them to stay organized and achieve their academic goals.

Some of the supplies include storage and basic materials such as pencils, pens, folders, and highlighters so that students can focus on learning and mastering their content. In addition, I requested supplies to help students with different learner variability needs to still have access to the material. For example, the funds will supply fidget toys to accommodate students who have ADHD.

This will also be my students' first time back since virtual learning and all of the items I requested will help make their experience back in the classroom a lot more brighter.

Ms. Alfaro Alliance Hunter Middle School 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.

More about Ms. Alfaro

Los Angeles, CA 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

90 students impacted 16donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids ELR-0419 Birch 5-Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet with Casters, Commercial or Personal Storage, Kids’ Storage Organizer Shelf, Friendly Design, Certified and Safe, 24” High, Natural • Amazon Business $175.05 1 $175.05
Lorell 14341 18 Deep 2-Drawer File Cabinet, Black • Amazon Business $78.22 1 $78.22
2 Packs Pop Fidget Sensory Toys, Autism Special Needs Stress Relief Silicone Pressure Relieving Toys, Round and Square Squeeze Toys for Kids Children Adults (Set of 2) • Amazon Business $9.99 6 $59.94
Mac Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - Keyboard and Mouse with Backlit, seenda Rechargeable Silent Full Size Keyboard and Mouse Combo Compatible with Mac OS, Windows 7/8/10, MacBook air/pro, Laptop (Grey) • Amazon Business $58.79 1 $58.79
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Pack Dry Erase Lapboard Classroom Set, Includes 30 Whiteboards 9 x 12 Inch, 30 Markers, 30 Erasers, Ideal for Teachers, Students, Sunday School, Group Participation • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Whitmor Non Slip Door Shoe Rack-36 Fold Up, Nonslip Bars, 36-PAIR, White • Amazon Business $37.69 1 $37.69
hand2mind Blue Plastic Base Ten Blocks Complete Set, Place Value Blocks, Counting Cubes for Kids Math, Base 10 Math Manipulatives for Kids, Kindergarten Homeschool Supplies (Set of 161) • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
DYMO Authentic LT Plastic Labeling Tape for LetraTag Label Makers, 1/2" (12mm), Black Print On White Tape, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $33.49 1 $33.49
Google Chromecast (3rd Generation) • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
DYMO Label Maker with 3 Bonus Labeling Tapes, LetraTag 100H Handheld Label Maker & LT Label Tapes, Easy-to-Use, Great for Home & Office Organization • Amazon Business $28.78 1 $28.78
Der Rose 3 Pack Mini Potted Fake Plants Artificial Plastic Eucalyptus Plants for Home Office Desk Room Decoration • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Pink Erasers Pack of 100 - Large Size, Latex & Smudge Free - Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms, Teachers, Homeschool, Office, Art Class, and More! • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Assorted, 36 Count • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Phrase It English Learning Card Game and ESL Book for Teaching and Classroom Activities - Includes Teacher Instructions and a Phrasal Verb Dictionary • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
SimpleHouseware Metal Desk Monitor Stand Riser with Organizer Drawer • Amazon Business $23.87 1 $23.87
U Brands Cork Linen Bulletin Board, 20 x 30 Inches, White Wood Frame (2074U00-01) • Amazon Business $21.09 1 $21.09
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3x3 in, 24 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Rio de Janeiro Collection, Bright Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green), Recyclable (654-24SSAU-CP) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Key Education Sentence Building for Kids—Sight Word Builder for Early Reading, Speech, Writing, Language, Literacy Resource for Kindergarten-2nd Grade • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box (960 Total Tissues) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes, Fresh Scent, Moisture Seal Lid, 75 Wipes, Pack of 3 (New Packaging) • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Sharpie Tank Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, Box of 36 (1920938) • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
EXPO 8473KF Precision Point Whiteboard Eraser • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Amazon Basics Ruled Lined Index Cards - 3x5 Inches (10 Packs of 100) • Amazon Business $4.31 1 $4.31

Materials cost

$833.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $76.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$952.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$168.01

Total project goal

$1,120.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,120.04

1 Donor

-$1,102.04

Donations toward project cost

-$952.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.01

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.00

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