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Summer Pen Pals

Help me give my students materials to write summer letters to build their writing skills.

$536 goal

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Celebrating 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

My students have such an eagerness to learn. We have a large population of English Language Learners in our school, with very little materials to support them.

Many of the students in our school come from low-income families and they rely on our school for support.

I am always amazed to see the growth of our ELLs as they progress throughout the year.

My Project

During this virtual world, the area that has affected students the hardest is writing. This is especially true for my ELL students. In this past year it has been very difficult to teach writing instruction during the virtual learning.

The envelopes, stamps and labels will help my students and I to communicate in the summer as Pen Pals.

By writing to me during the summer, my ELLs will continue to develop their writing skills. I would also love to send additional trinkets with their letters which can double the cost of postage.

Your support will cover the cost of postage and materials that are needed for the success of Summer Pen Pals.

Ms. Tapia

Grades PreK-2

Cesar Chavez Dual Spanish Immersion School

Hyattsville, MD

Maryland

More than half of students from low‑income households

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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 reach 65 students.

10 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

United States Postal Service First-Class Forever Postage Stamps, 5 Packs of 20 Stamps • Staples $56.50 4 $226.00

Staples Laser/Inkjet Address Labels, 1" x 2 5/8", White, 30 Labels/Sheet, 100 Sheets/Box (18057/SIWO100) • Staples $34.49 2 $68.98

Staples EasyClose Catalog Envelopes, 9"L x 12"H, Brown, 100/Box (381970/19024) • Staples $26.45 2 $52.90

Brecknell Digital Postal Scale 7 Lb. Capacity (PS7) • Staples $24.59 1 $24.59

Staples EasyClose Security Tinted #10 Business Envelopes, 4 1/8" x 9 1/2", White, 100/Box (50308) • Staples $11.54 2 $23.08

Materials cost			$395.55
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$23.73
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.93
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$455.21
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$80.33
Total project goal			$535.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$535.54
7 Donors			-$281.10
Donations toward project cost			-$263.10
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$18.00
Matching donations from our partners			-$226.01
Match offers toward project cost			-$192.11
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$33.90
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$28.43
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Summer Pen Pals

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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This teacher needs your help!

Summer Pen Pals

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Give this project a boost!

My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Give the most requested basic supplies

Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

About Us

Ways to Give

Connect

Information for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders, and Government Officials

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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