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Ms. Alarcon from Miami, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Successful Classroom

Help me give my students basic school supplies such as pencils, folders, erasers, and dry erase markers. Most of my students attend school without a pencil, due to the lack of resources at home.

  • $463 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

We are a public school in southern Florida. After a collaboration between a couple of the grade teachers, we realized the talent in our school that was not being nurtured. Our students have such a need and eagerness to learn but don't always have the supplies. Our school is located square in the middle of a very dense African-American population with many cultures and backgrounds mixing into our area. I serve my own 4th and 5th-grade math and science classroom with all my strength. We strive to give every child the chance to come to learn, explore, and have fun.

My Project

The school supplies that I am requesting are going to allow my students to learn. Having the correct materials to explore different subjects will help them understand life, circumstances, and will give them an opportunity to explore the world around them. These materials will make my students feel successful and will allow them to complete classroom and most home activities. These supplies are used on a regular basis in my classroom to facilitate learning. Due to economic circumstances, most parents in my community are not able to provide basic materials for their children, and I struggle with being able to provide for all of them on my own.

Ms. Alarcon Poinciana Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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
TT506Z - Lakeshore Jumbo Glue Stick - Set of 12 $12.99 5 $64.95
TRU RED 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) $44.23 1 $44.23
LL156 - Lakeshore Blunt-Tip Scissors - Set of 12 $16.99 2 $33.98
Sharpie Tank Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Yellow, Dozen (25005) $6.87 4 $27.48
Staples Heavy Duty 5" 3-Ring View Binder with D-Rings and Four Interior Pockets, Red (24702) $26.99 1 $26.99
Expo Dry Erase Marker, Chisel Point, Assorted Colors, 36/Pack (1921061) $26.58 1 $26.58
Storex Small Classroom Caddy, 6/CT (00940U06C) $18.29 1 $18.29
Staedtler Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Medium Lead, 144/Box (13247C144A) $17.32 1 $17.32
Post-it Notes, 3" x 3" Canary Yellow, 100 Sheets/Pad, 12 Pads/Pack (654-12YW) $14.99 1 $14.99
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Point, Assorted, 8/Pack (80678) $11.99 1 $11.99
Sargent Art Erasers, Pink, 36/Pack (36-1012) $11.79 1 $11.79
CLI Dry Erase Erasers, Gray, 12/Pack (74520) $10.79 1 $10.79
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609BE) $8.69 1 $8.69
Avery Big Tab Insertable Plastic Dividers, 8-Tab, Assorted Colors, 8/Set (11901) $4.34 2 $8.68
Avery Preprinted Monthly Plastic Dividers, Jan.-Dec., Multicolor (11331) $7.79 1 $7.79
TRU RED College Ruled Filler Paper, 8.5" x 11", White, 400 Sheets/Pack (TR27521) $7.45 1 $7.45
Jumbo Mesh Pencil Cup, Black $6.69 1 $6.69
Expo Block Eraser (81505) $2.19 2 $4.38
Staples Erasers, Assorted Colors, Dozen (771352) $0.36 12 $4.32

Materials cost

$357.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$392.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.31

Total project goal

$462.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $462.05

1 Donor

-$231.02

Donations toward project cost

-$196.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.65

match offer

-$231.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$196.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.65

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