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Ms. Guirn from Los Angeles, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sharpening Our Minds! Supplies for Students With Special Needs

My students need a classroom sharpener (ours just broke last week), treasure chests and candies as incentives.

  • $308 goal

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My Students

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." A day in my class typically starts with high-five and a bright "GOOD MORNING!" While enjoying breakfast in the classroom, we share stories about our weekend or the night before.My 4th, 5th, nd 6th-grade students come to class with the eagerness to learn.

When they walk into the classroom, they have an opportunity to truly be themselves, whether it be expressing themselves through arts, sports, or sharing their love for mathematics.

I have 17 wonderful students in my Special Education classroom. The students in my classroom have disabilities ranging from Specific Learning Disabilities to Autism Spectrum Disorder to Emotional Behaviors. In addition, 10 of my 17 students are English Language Learners. My wonderful school is located in the heart of South Los Angeles, and many of the families are considered low-income. Within the neighborhood, the students are exposed to a variety of challenges on a daily basis (gang violence, poverty, drugs, etc.). However, none of these factors hinder their passion for learning.

My Project

Our classroom desperately needs a multi-size pencil sharpener. Our classroom sharpener just broke last week. A few of my students receive Occupational therapy for their fine motor skills and require larger or smaller pencils to meet their needs. Furthermore, my students work hard on a daily basis. I absolutely love to reward them with prizes from a treasure chest (and candy). I can incentivize reading, reward positive behavior, reward students for following classroom/school rules, etc.

My students will truly benefit from receiving positive reinforcement throughout the school day.

This will motivate, excite and encourage my students to come to school everyday and be ready to learn!

Ms. Guirn Gil Garcetti Learning Academy Grades 3-5

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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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

17 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Smilemakers Treasure Chests Large • Quill.com $50.99 2 $101.98
X-ACTO School Pro 1670 Electric Pencil Sharpener • Quill.com $42.49 2 $84.98
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Original Flavors Assortment Bag, 3.75 lb. • Quill.com $15.29 1 $15.29
Twizzlers Strawberry Twists Canister (105 count), 33.3 oz. • Quill.com $7.22 1 $7.22

Materials cost

$209.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$261.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.20

Total project goal

$307.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $307.98

1 Donor

-$153.99

Donations toward project cost

-$130.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.10

match offer

-$153.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$130.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.10

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 $0.00

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