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Ms. Ruiz from Houston, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Start Happy!

Help me give my students various school supplies such as pencils, pens, Kleenex tissues, paper and more to begin the new school year.

  • $276 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

What can I say, but that the children are great. Sure most are economically disadvantaged and will lack many of the basics to begin the new school year but they come with smiles.

Many children will returned to learning in school and will need supplies to begin the year.

Some children will have concerns about having everything needed to start school and may be a little concerned.

The children are eager to learn and you guessed it, get back to reading and math routines.

My Project

The new school year is fast approaching and it would be great to for all the children to have a happy start.

Some will need supplies to begin the school year on a happy note.

Pencils, pens, and color pencils are a must to take notes and complete assignments starting the first day.

Kleenex tissues for all the little noses will definitely bring a smile to the children.

Paper and sentence strips for group activities will all add to a happy start.

Wondering about the water? Sometimes boys and girls will forget to bring their hydration bottles and it always brings a smile to children when water bottles are available.

Your help will ensure a happier start.

Ms. Ruiz Barrick Elementary School 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.

More about Ms. Ruiz

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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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kleenex Lotion Facial Tissue, 3-ply, 110 Sheets/Box, 4 Boxes/Pack (25883) $6.99 4 $27.96
TRU RED 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) $23.61 1 $23.61
Crayola Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 12/Box (68-4012) $2.22 10 $22.20
Nestle Pure Life Purified Water, 16.9 Fl oz. Plastic Bottled Water, 24/Carton (110109) $10.14 2 $20.28
Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 2 Dozen (13926) $8.29 2 $16.58
Bostitch Personal Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue (EPS4-BLUE) $15.99 1 $15.99
Mr. Sketch Scented Water Based Markers, Chisel, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack (1905069) $6.45 2 $12.90
Elmer's School Glue, 4 Oz. (E304) $1.23 10 $12.30
Staples Motiva Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Fine Point, Blue Ink, Dozen (21522) $12.29 1 $12.29
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., 30/Pack (E555) $10.10 1 $10.10
Pacon Sentence & Learning Strips (1733) $9.86 1 $9.86
Staples Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", 110 lbs, White, 250/Pack (49701) $8.50 1 $8.50
TRU RED Wide Ruled Filler Paper, 8" x 10.5", Assorted Colors, 100 Sheets/Pack (TR41637) $4.49 1 $4.49
Pacon Sentence & Learning Strips, Elementary Students (5165) $4.29 1 $4.29

Materials cost

$201.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$234.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.36

Total project goal

$275.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $275.73

1 Donor

-$137.86

Donations toward project cost

-$117.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.68

match offer

-$137.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$117.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.68

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