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Ms. Cano from Maywood, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Leader In Me

Help me give my students journals (and some extras) to send them on a path of self-reflection that will develop confidence, self-awareness, and a sense of purpose.

  • $547 goal

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You can complete this project for $361.
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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 Students

My students love learning! Whether it be Math, Science, Reading, and/or Art, they are all in! Some are loving the virtual situation and others, not so much.

My students are all doing the best they can and they have realized that distance learning is not easy, but they have accepted the challenge.

They know that they have to stay organized and distraction-free during our lessons. They know there is a schedule we must stick to. Most of all, they know school is not just for learning content, it is where they will learn to be responsible, empathetic, and empowered.

My Project

We are about to embark on a Student Council Election that includes 4th and 5th graders in our school. The requirement to participate is to create a campaign poster but most importantly to write a compelling campaign speech. There's one of two scenarios that play out each year, however. Either there are so many students that lack the confidence to participate that we find there is no real election to be held or there is an overflow of interested candidates that lack the insight to understand why they want the position.

Journal writing is a simple strategy that will be used to teach students about civics while developing their own characters that will lead them to find their voice and their sense of purpose.

The plan is to use journaling in conjunction with a form of the Leader in Me program that promotes student development by teaching the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, written by Stephen Covey. Concurrently, students will learn about student government and how it mirrors the U.S. Government leadership.

The extra materials that I have requested for my students are for the purpose of creating campaign posters for the Student Council elections which will happen at the beginning of their journey and for creating vision boards at the end of their journey with me this school year. The vision boards will be the culminating artifact that will showcase their personal growth and leadership skills.

Ms. Cano Heliotrope Avenue 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. Cano

Maywood, 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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pentel Sunburst Gel Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 2/Pack (K908MBP2XZ) • Quill.com $5.39 26 $140.14
Inkology Silicone Journal, Assorted, 5.5" x 8", 6 Pack (5247) • Quill.com $28.79 2 $57.58
Pacon Four-Ply Railroad Poster Board in Ten Assorted Colors 28" x 22", 100/Ct • Quill.com $55.79 1 $55.79
Moleskine Cahier Cardboard Journal, 5"W x 8.25"H, Black, 3/Pack (704956) • Quill.com $13.49 3 $40.47
Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 36/Pack (84065) • Quill.com $39.99 1 $39.99
Chenille Kraft Economy Washable Glue Sticks, 0.7 oz., Clear, 30/Pack (CK-338530) • Quill.com $15.29 2 $30.58
Moleskine Cahier Cardboard Journal, 5"W x 8.25"H, Cranberry Red, 3/Pack (931014) • Quill.com $13.94 2 $27.88

Materials cost

$392.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$464.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.92

Total project goal

$546.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $546.15

5 Donors

-$139.95

Donations toward project cost

-$123.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

match offer

-$400.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$340.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.14

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.29

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 $0.00

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