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Ms. Mendoza from Van Nuys, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Students of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow!

Help me give my students the supplies they need to make their spirit day & student council election posters. We also need a place to store all our materials.

  • $395 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

Students of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow! Our 4th and 5th grade student council members want to make our school the best school in the world. But they need your help to make this happen.

The requested materials will allow our student leaders to showcase the reasons and ideas they have about becoming a student council officer and to advertise the many Fun Friday Spirit Days that they think up!

Your donation will provide the materials, tools, and a storage space they need to keep their materials safe and accessible throughout the school year.

Ms. Mendoza Valerio 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.

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Van Nuys, 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sauder Heritage Hill Lateral File - Classic Cherry finish • Amazon Business $159.04 1 $159.04
School Smart 1485739 Railroad Board, 4-ply Thickness, 22" x 28", Assorted Color (Pack of 25) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
YISAN Glitter Markers,Metallic Pens,Sparkling Pens, Art Drawing Pens Water Base 12 Colors Washable for Christmas Card Making,Medium Tip,70429 • Amazon Business $11.97 2 $23.94
Mr. Sketch 1924061 Washable Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 14-Count • Amazon Business $11.18 2 $22.36
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm,"Spectrum" 25-Color Assortment, 150 Sheets (80933-01) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
ArtSkills 4 in Holographic Project Letters, Assorted, 108-Count (PA-1462), Packaging may vary. • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Mr. Pen- Craft Scissors Decorative Edge, 6 Pack, Craft Scissors, Zig Zag Scissors, Decorative Scissors, Scrapbooking Scissors, Fancy Scissors, Scissors for Crafting, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
ArtSkills Jumbo 4" Paper Poster Letters and Numbers for Projects and Crafts, Neon Colors, 190 Pieces • Amazon Business $6.90 1 $6.90
ArtSkills Jumbo 4" Sticky Primary Color Poster Letters and Numbers, 190 Pieces • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69
ArtSkills Paper Poster Letters and Numbers for Projects and Crafts, 4" and 2.5", Black, 160 Pieces • Amazon Business $4.19 1 $4.19

Materials cost

$275.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$335.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.14

Total project goal

$394.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $394.28

2 Donors

-$197.14

Donations toward project cost

-$167.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.57

match offer

-$197.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$167.57

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.57

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