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Ms. Guardado from Van Nuys, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies for Success

My students need school supplies including crayons and pencil grips to allow them to be successful and help them learn that hard work pays off.

  • $481 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

I teach in a title 1 school so our students come from low income families. My third-grade class is a Special day class and at times my students have trouble staying motivated when it comes to academics but one thing that always fires them up is earning prizes. The students feel so accomplished when they are able to learn interesting new concepts and getting a prize for it is just icing on the cake! The prizes my students earn might surprise you since we live in the world filled with so much technology.

My Project

In my classroom we use class money as a reward system for students to stay motivated, they earn class money by completing homework, classwork, and by keeping up with any other responsibility the student may have. The money that my students earn can be spent at the student store run by me. At this student store they are able to purchase passes to use centers (ex. Art Center) as well as pencils, erasers, other school supplies that their parents may not be able to provide. My students love getting rewarded school supplies. All prizes are earned by demonstrating their hard work whether it is getting things done, following along during lessons or simply showing kindness in our community.

By using this prize system in my classroom I am able to help motivate my students as well as provide them with school supplies their parents were not able too.

All of this while learning the value of hard work because they see the students who work hard are then paid more for completing all assignments which allows them to buy more at the store. My students get fueled up by little things that may not seem like much to others but really mean the world to them.

Ms. Guardado Van Nuys 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. Guardado

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

13 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Set of 3! Tangle Jr. Original Fidget Toy • Amazon Business $9.81 4 $39.24
Geddes Scent-sibles Pencil with Giant Eraser Topper Assortment - Set of 36 • Amazon Business $30.84 1 $30.84
Geddes Scented Dessert Pencils with Giant Eraser Topper Assortment - Set of 36 • Amazon Business $29.47 1 $29.47
Electric Pencil Sharpener Serious About Sharp your Pencils Safe, Fast, Quiet. Battery Operated USB and AC Powered, Heavy Duty Portable Compact . Reliable for Home Office & School , Kids Friendly • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Dr Seuss Pencils with Giant Eraser Toppers, 36 Pieces (66865) • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Best Dry Erase Markers (BULK SET OF 36!) in Assorted Colors - Usable on any Whiteboard Surface - Fine Point White Board Pens in 12 Different Colors - Including Black, Neon, Red, Green, Blue, & More • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Bulk Buy: Crayola Crayons 8/Pkg 52-3008 (12-Pack) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Sharpie Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 10 Pack • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
The Classics Extreme Grip, 50 Count, Assorted Colors (TPG-16550) • Amazon Business $14.58 1 $14.58
Crayola; Ultimate Crayon Collection; Art Tools; 152 Colors, Durable Storage Case, Long-Lasting Colors • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Raymond Geddes Dr. Seuss Book Eraser 48 Pack (69689) • Amazon Business $12.96 1 $12.96
Crayola Colored Pencils, 54 Count, Vibrant Colors, Pre-sharpened, Art Tools, Great for Adult Coloring; Stackable Tray • Amazon Business $10.23 1 $10.23
Neenah Astrobrights Premium Color Paper Assortment, 24 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 500 Sheets, Cool • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
Neenah Astrobrights Premium Color Paper Assortment, 24 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 500 Sheets, Warm • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
Neenah Astrobrights Premium Color Paper Assortment, 24 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 200 Sheets, Charisma • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
2 PACK Crayola 64 Ct Crayons (52-0064) • Amazon Business $9.65 1 $9.65
Aketek Colorful Magic Bendy Flexible Soft Pencil with Eraser for Children Kids Writing Gift, Pack of 30 (30pcs 18cm Colourful Pencil) • Amazon Business $8.44 1 $8.44
Lot Of 72 Assorted Round Emoji Face Erasers • Amazon Business $7.90 1 $7.90
Oasis Supply Scented Cupcake Erasers Toy (24 Piece) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Bic Pencils Extra Fun Stripes 24 Pack • Amazon Business $6.93 1 $6.93
The Tin Box Company 181007-12 Crayola 2-Piece Storage Tin with Sharpener, Crayons Not Included • Amazon Business $6.85 1 $6.85
Crayola; Colored Pencils; Art Tools; 50 Count; Perfect for Art Projects and Adult Coloring • Amazon Business $6.65 1 $6.65
The Classics 12-Pack Soft Foam Pencil Grips, Assorted Colors, 1.5-Inch Long (TPG-16412) • Amazon Business $4.55 1 $4.55

Materials cost

$341.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.03

Total project goal

$480.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $480.20

5 Donors

-$238.34

Donations toward project cost

-$205.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.75

match offer

-$238.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$202.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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