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Mrs. Marrero-Crespo from Boston, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM and a Dash of Magic: Supplies to Spark Brilliance!

Help me give my students loose-leaf lined and graph paper, mechanical pencils and lead refill, legal pads and storage bins.

  • 6 donors
  • $424 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

Imagine a world where young minds are bursting with curiosity, but their pencils have vanished like socks in the laundry. A world where brilliant ideas are trapped inside heads because there’s no paper to bring them to life. Welcome to my 7th and 8th grade Math & Science classroom, where my students are eager to solve equations, graph the mysteries of the universe, and take notes like future Nobel Prize winners—if only they had the right tools!

With these essentials, my students can fully engage in hands-on learning, confidently take notes, organize their thoughts, and build a strong foundation in math and science.

No more "I forgot my paper!" or "My pencil broke!" Instead, they’ll focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation.

Loose-leaf lined and graph paper will help my students take organized notes and sketch out scientific discoveries and algebraic solutions. Mechanical pencils with lead refills ensure continuous learning without the frustration of broken tips. Legal pads for a space for brainstorming, problem-solving, and journaling their ideas, while storage bins keep our classroom organized and chaos-free of lost supplies.

My students are a blend of future engineers, scientists, and thinkers who approach challenges with determination and creativity. They are curious, resilient, and never afraid to ask, "Why?" (which, as any teacher knows, is both delightful and slightly exhausting!) They are diverse, enthusiastic, and full of potential—they just need the right tools to turn their "Aha!" moments into reality.

With your support, we will create a learning environment that fosters confidence, curiosity, and academic success. These supplies will help students stay organized, think critically, and prepare for bright futures in STEM fields.

Your donation is more than paper and pencils—it’s fuel for young minds, inspiration for future problem-solvers, and a gift of endless possibilities.

Will you help us spark brilliance?

Mrs. Marrero-Crespo Joseph Hurley K-8 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.

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More than half 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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA 54 Qt Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Pack - BPA-Free, Made in USA - See-Through Organizing Solution, Latches, Durable Nestable Containers, Secure Pull Handle - Clear • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
Oxford Filler Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", 4 x 4 Graph Rule, 3-Hole Punched, Loose-Leaf Paper for 3-Ring Binders, 400 Sheets Per Pack (62360),White • Amazon Business $8.53 5 $42.65
Oxford Filler Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inch Wide Ruled Paper, 3 Hole Punch, Loose Leaf Notebook Paper for 3 Ring Binders, 500 sheets (62330), white • Amazon Business $9.17 4 $36.68
BIC Pencil Lead Refills, Medium Point (0.7mm), 30ct (L730P1),Black • Amazon Business $3.66 10 $36.60
Fuutreo 12 Pcs 8.5'' x 11'' Colored Legal Pad Wide Ruled Loose Leaf Paper 3 Hole Punched Landscape Pads 50 Sheets Per Notepad Assorted Color Pastel Writing Pad Filler Paper for college(Vivid Color) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
BIC Break Resistant Mechanical Pencils with Erasers, No. 2 Medium Point (0.7mm), 4-Count Pack Pencils for School or Office Supplies, Lead and Eraser Refills • Amazon Business $5.51 5 $27.55
Crystalware Bulk Pack of 380 Flexible Plastic Drinking Straws - White, Individually Wrapped, Food-Safe BPA Free, 7.75 Inches Long (1 Box) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$325.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$360.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.58

Total project goal

$423.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $423.86

4 Donors

-$298.86

Donations toward project cost

-$254.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.83

Matching donations from our partners

-$125.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

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 $0.00

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