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Ms. Griffin from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Simple Tools for Success

Help me give my students a love and enjoyment for learning this upcoming school year.

  • $162 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

I am a third-year​ teacher and recent graduate of the University of Texas Arlington. I am also an active member of ATPE (Association of Texas Professional Educators) working as a campus representative. I work in the Greater Southwest Houston area for Houston Independent School District. second year. The majority of my student population is Hispanic and African American. My school is a Title I school. My goal is to continue our campus garden project to give our students beautify our campus and also bring about a connection within our community.

My Project

This will be my 3rd teaching, but my 1st year teaching 2nd grade. These items are simple but yet will bring much success to my students this school year. The timer is important because it will allow me to better keep the pace of maximizing instruction within the classroom. The nameplates​ are important because it not only displays each students name but also has resources displayed such as the 120 charts and ruler that will allow my students to be academically successful this year. I want to ensure that my students have a successful and productive academic school year!

Ms. Griffin Eleanor Tinsley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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

HBCU Alum 21 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PP181 - Giant Classroom Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
FA218 - Write & Wipe Magnetic Nameplates - Variety Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 2 $23.98
Deluxe Scheduling Pocket Chart • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96
Helping Hands Pocket Chart • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96
JJ273 - Lakeshore Traditional Manuscript Reference Nameplates - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.59 1 $5.59

Materials cost

$105.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$137.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.19

Total project goal

$161.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$161.25

1 Donor

-$81.00

Donations toward project cost

-$68.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.15

match offer

-$80.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.04

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$0.00

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