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Mrs. Ortiz from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Third Grade Here We Come!

Help me give my students the necessary materials they will need to succeed this upcoming school year. Providing my students with sort and store totes, math manipulative, other school materials are essential to their learning.

  • $498 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 Project

Hello! Last year I was lucky enough to have two projects funded through using Donors Choose and my students had the most wonderful year because of it. This upcoming school year I am moving up from second to third grade and will be taking my students with me. I am excited to start this journey and want to make sure my students again have all they need to thrive.

Making sure my students have the materials they need to succeed is a top priority which is why I am asking for school materials such as book totes, and math manipulatives, but also materials to make the class environment more inviting.

My goal is to make sure my students have another wonderful school year utilizing the materials listed in this project. I want to ensure the students enjoy coming to school and are able to achieve their learning goals as third graders.

Thank you so much for your help! I truly appreciate it!

Mrs. Ortiz Barrick 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 Mrs. Ortiz

Houston, TX 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

27 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Sort & Store Book Totes - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 2 $63.98
Oterri Hanging File Organizer, Metal File Organizer, Portable Desktop File Organizer for Letter Size Folder, Mesh Hanging File Crate for Office/School,Folders Not Included(1 Pack, Pink) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $26.97 1 $26.97
Lakeshore Multiplication Tower of Math Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Division Tower of Math Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lolocor 360 Degree Rotating Desk Pen Pencil Holder, 5 Slots Pencil Organizer Desk Organizers and Accessories, Cute Pen Holder for Desk, Pen Organizer Storage for Office School Home Pink • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
BOOM JOG Magnetic Curtain Rods for Metal Doors,Multi-Use Adjustable Appliance for Windows Iron Steel Places,9-16 Inch,Black,4 Pack • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Energizer LED Tap Light, 4 Pack, Push Light, Battery Operated, Touch Light, Stick On Lights, Wireless Lights, Puck Lights, Under Cabinet Lighting, Perfect for Closets, Kitchen and More, 48958-P1 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Secura 60-Minute Visual Countdown Timer, 7.5-Inch Oversize Classroom Visual Timer for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Kitchen Timer Clock with Magnetic Backing (Blue) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Amazon Basics 6-Outlet, 200 Joule Surge Protector Power Strip, Pack of 2, Rectangle, 2 Foot, Black • Amazon Business $9.88 2 $19.76
DAYBETTER Led Lights Color Changing Led Strip Lights with Remote Controller 60ft, 2 Rolls of 30ft Led Lights for Bedroom, Home Decoration • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
DinoFire Wireless Presenter, Hyperlink Volume Control Presentation Clicker RF 2.4GHz USB PowerPoint Clicker Presentation Remote Control Pointer Slide Advancer (Black) • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
GoSupplyWise Magnetic Spice Rack Durable Set of 2 with Magnet on Back -Attaches to Fridge or Refrigerator like Shelf or Storage Organizer in Kitchen - Strong Magnets with Side Grill for Spices • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 22 Count • Amazon Business $14.18 1 $14.18
Dry Erase Erasers, Eeoyu 40 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleaner Wiper for Kids and Classroom Teacher Supplies Home and Office, Black • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Magnetic Glass Whiteboard Holder, Magnetic Marker Holder, Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder, Whiteboard Marker Holder, Magnetic Pen Pencil Holder for Fridge,Whiteboards, Lockers,Transparent,1 Pack • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Jetec 50 Pieces Plastic Hardwall Hanger Hooks, Non-Mark Hook, Concrete Hanging Hooks Non-Trace Hanging Kit, Invisible Nail Wall Hooks for Hardware Concrete Walls Picture Frame S/M Size (Basic Style) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$386.87

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.59

Total project goal

$497.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$497.26

5 Donors

-$248.63

Donations toward project cost

-$211.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.29

match offer

-$248.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$211.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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