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Mr. L. from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My students need multimedia, literacy, and math resources for centers, as well as art supplies, notebooks, classroom decorations and other basic stationary necessities.

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Imagine presenting a business proposal to a major corporation with a broken projector, dried-up markers, a filthy board, and poorly bound information packets. Not likely to close the deal, right? This is the dilemma we are facing, with more far-reaching consequences. After years of consistently poor academic performance, this particular New York inner-city school has been shut down and is being replaced by three newer schools within the same building. The kids, however, will be the same. Many of them retain the sense of academic and social insecurity, coupled with low expectations of themselves and of the school system. As a third grade teacher in the largest of the three schools, my job is even more paramount, because this is the first year they will be taking state exams. I plan to give them my all, but I need your help.

The kids need to walk into the classroom and know that everything they need to succeed is available to them. They are used to being in an environment with no imagination, few ideas for broadening their experiences, and no materials. I have the first two in abundance. To make matters worse, the government has cut the budget for teacher reimbursement by over 40%, which means less money for us to use on school supplies.

Having a classroom environment that promotes excitement, organization, creativity, and challenge is essential. Unique items such as flash cards, pocket charts, stencils and other manipulatives will help with group and independent instruction. We are also requesting basic stationary materials like notebooks, paper, and markers. Being artistically inclined and thrifty, I will do my best to take little and make it go a long way.

Your participation in this program speaks highly of your dedication to creating a better world and helping our youth reach the pinnacles of success that you've been blessed to attain. Your help will restore the faith my students should have in themselves and others. Thank you for your consideration.

Mr. L. PS 304 Casimir Pulaski Grades 3-5

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Brooklyn, NY 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

22 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CD/Cassette Boom Box----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $81.67 1 $81.67
3M Scotch(R) C-38 Tape Dispenser, 1quot; Core, Burgundy • Office Depot Inc. $3.57 1 $3.57
REWARD HOMEWORK PASS 100----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $4.99 1 $4.99
STENCIL MILL 24/PK IN PLASTIC BOX----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $16.99 1 $16.99
ORIGAMI 9 X 9----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $9.64 1 $9.64
CONSTRUCTION PAPER ASSORTED 9X12----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $1.79 10 $17.90
SPELLING PAPER----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $4.52 1 $4.52
BB SET AMERICA FROM A TO Z CURSIVE----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $12.42 1 $12.42
EXPO WHITE BOARD CLEANER----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $3.42 5 $17.10
FLASH CARDS SIGHT WORDS AGES 5 and UP 6 X 2-1/2----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $8.73 1 $8.73
FLASH CARDS EASY SIGHT WORDS AGES 5 and UP 6 X 2-1/2----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $8.73 1 $8.73
DOUBLE VALUE FLASH CARDS (X /)----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $7.49 1 $7.49
DOUBLE VALUE FLASH CARDS (+ -)----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $7.49 1 $7.49
E-Z GRADER RECTANGLE SHAPED SCORE UP TO 95 QUESTIONS----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $7.43 1 $7.43
THE BIG BOOK OF GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $16.17 1 $16.17
MAJOR ACCENT SIX PACK----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $5.36 1 $5.36
OVERHEAD BASE TEN YELLOW 52-PK YELLOW DELUXE----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $10.38 1 $10.38
UNIFIX EQUATION CUBES----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $34.87 1 $34.87
MAIL BOX - 10 MAIL SLOTS BLUE----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $24.17 2 $48.34
POCKET CHART SCHEDULING 12-1/2 X 33----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $13.70 1 $13.70
SENTENCE STRIPS LINED MULTI-COLORED75/PK 3 X 24----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $7.47 2 $14.94
WORD STRIPS LINED MULTI-COLORED 75/PK 3 X 8----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $4.33 2 $8.66
MAGNETIC SPRING CLIPS 1 1/4 " - BOX OF 24----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $10.02 1 $10.02
Sand TIMER COMBO SET OF 3----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $6.23 1 $6.23

Materials cost

$377.34

Vendor shipping charges

$37.73

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$441.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.80

Total project goal

$537.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$537.80

4 Donors

-$518.82

Donations toward project cost

-$441.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.98

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$0.00

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