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Mrs. Castillo from South Miami, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Basics

Help me give my students a Post-It Super Sticky Easel Pad and Flipside Chalkboard Marquee Easel that is needed in a successful learning environment.

  • $489 goal

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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

Help my students get the necessary everyday tools needed in a classroom for a successful learning environment. Coming to mid-school year, the basic supplies used everyday are running low.

We are in need of ink for our printer.

Printing worksheets, labels, or notes are a common everyday need. Without these resources it makes the learning environment dull and monotonous.

Having chart paper creates anchor charts or allows for interactive activities. It allows for us to create charts we could display. These visuals enable students to see ideas laid out in an organized way.

We love using small whiteboards and expo markers to work on Phonics; Phonological Awareness, Phoneme Blending.

The children appreciate changing the repetitive paper and pencil writing to something a bit more enjoyable. This in turn captures their attention and they become better listeners.

These simple resources will enhance the learning environment and create a delightful atmosphere where children will want to learn.

Mrs. Castillo Ludlam Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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 Mrs. Castillo

South Miami, FL View local requests

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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25" x 30", White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads/Pack (559 VAD 4PK) • Staples $115.09 1 $115.09
Flipside Chalkboard Marquee Easel, 42", Black/Natural Wood (31222) • Staples $72.99 1 $72.99
HP 902 Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Standard Yield Ink Cartridge, 4/Pack (X4E05AN#140) • Staples $60.89 1 $60.89
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (2135174) • Staples $35.09 1 $35.09
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (1921061) • Staples $35.02 1 $35.02
C-Line Reusable Dry Erase Pockets, Primary Colors, 9" x 12", 5 Per Pack, 2 Packs (CLI40630-2) • Staples $32.39 1 $32.39
Sharpie Color Burst Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (1949557) • Staples $28.09 1 $28.09

Materials cost

$379.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$415.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.28

Total project goal

$488.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $488.53

1 Donor

-$488.53

Donations toward project cost

-$415.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.28

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 $0.00

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