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Ms. Otano from Hialeah, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snacks and More!

Help me give my students snacks, incentives, math and science manipulatives and organizers in order to accomplish project objectives.

  • $631 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

It is my goal to establish a much-needed snack and incentive corner in order to provide a healthy snack (baked cookies, Nature Valley bars, healthy mix, nuts, fruit snacks and blueberry biscuits) to my students between breakfast and lunch on a daily basis. Having a snack between meals prevents you from becoming so hungry that you reach for unhealthy junk food. Many of my students do not have a healthy breakfast at home so they tend to start getting hungry before lunchtime. Healthy snacking provides a child’s brain with the nutrients it needs, and missing out on healthy snacks can negatively affect school performance.

"A healthy snack keeps hunger at bay and allows you to stick to a moderate amount of food when you do eat your next meal." Eliza Martinez.

I plan to hand out a daily snack to my students during our recess time. This will allow my kiddos to stay on task and focused as they engage in their educational endeavors.

Additionally, I recently took on several academic intervention groups of students with special needs and it is for this purpose that I am requesting the desktop organiers and basic supplies such as pencils, markers, pens tape, and erasers in order to maintain a fully stocked activity area. At this area students will engage hands-on math and science activities using the requested manipulatives (geo shapes, magnets and timer, incentives and class supplies for their lessons. This specific group of students learn best by engaging in fun, hands-on learning experiences and it is my hope to have the materials necessary for my kiddos to remain engaged and focused on their academic goals. Upon completeing their activities it is my intention to provide incentives such as the requested candy, supplies, snacks and fidgit toys.

Ms. Otano South Hialeah Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Hialeah, FL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
EE924 - Giant Magnetic Geometric Shapes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lipper International 811 Bamboo Wood File Organizer with 4 Dividers, 12 3/4" x 9 1/4" x 9 1/2" • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
PP181 - Giant Classroom Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
EZSTAX File Organizers - Letter Size, Stackable Trays for Desk - for Office Files, Mail, Documents - 12 Pack • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Peaceful Squirrel Variety, Nonni's THINaddictives, Almond Thin Cookies, Baked with Real Fruit - Variety of 6 Flavors, (1 Box of Each Flavor, 18 Cookies Per Box) - 4.4 Ounce • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Bamboo Desk Organizers Set, Pencil Holder for Desk,Stationary Desk Organizers and Accessories Storage Desktop Table Organizer Office Supplies Organization,Desk Caddy Removable Organizer 9 Dividers • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Nature Valley Sweet and Salty Minis, Dark Chocolate Peanut and Almond, 10 ct (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $25.66 1 $25.66
Nature Valley Chewy Granola Bar, Protein, Coconut Almond, 5 Bars - 1.42 Ounce each bar, 7.1 Ounce (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $25.19 1 $25.19
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $11.56 2 $23.12
Daily Fresh Healthy Mix Original, 1 oz bag- pack of 24 (total 24 ounce or 1 lb 8 ounce) • Amazon Business $21.14 1 $21.14
Lemonhead Candy, 3 Ounce, Pack of 8 • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
KIZCITY 130 Pack Animal Erasers for Kids, Desk Pets for Classroom, Puzzle Mini Erasers Bulk, Cute Erasers Treasure Box Toys for Classroom, Prizes for Kids Classroom, Gifts for Students, Party Favors • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
UpBrands 48 Fidget Toys Friendship Zipper Bracelets 7 ½”, Party Favors for Kids, Sensory Bulk Set Neon Colors, Kit for Valentines, Birthday, Goodie Bag, Easter Egg Basket Stuffers, Pinata Fillers • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
PLANTERS Variety Packs (Salted Cashews, Salted Peanuts & Honey Roasted Peanuts), 36 Packs | Individual Bags of On-the-Go Nut Snacks | No Cholesterol or Trans Fats | Source of Fiber and Healthy Fats • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Charms Sweet Pops, in Assorted Fruit Flavors, 48-Count Box • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Sharpie Liquid Retractable Highlighters Assorted Colors | Chisel Tip Highlighter Pens, 8 Count • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Medium Point, Blue Assorted, 3 Count • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies, Dark Chocolate, 20 Packs, 2 Cookies per Pack • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
SweetGourmet Butterscotch Buttons | Arcor Premium Bulk Wrapped Hard Candy | 1 Pound • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags 40 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.48 1 $7.48
Delta Education Floating Magnets - Set of 6 - Assorted Colors • School Specialty $6.74 1 $6.74
Nature Valley Blueberry Biscuits, 8.85 oz, 5 ct • Amazon Business $3.37 1 $3.37

Materials cost

$493.12

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.67

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$536.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.62

Total project goal

$630.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $630.81

4 Donors

-$289.37

Donations toward project cost

-$287.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.37

match offer

-$293.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$249.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$48.28

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