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Mrs. Berke from Brooklyn, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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3rd Grade Back in Action

Help me give my students school supplies, snacks and chapter books to succeed this year back in the school building.

  • $398 goal

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My Students

My students are creative, thoughtful and full of questions! They absolutely love hands-on, active, engaging projects and challenges that allow them to think outside the box to find solutions! They come to our classroom each day ready to try new things and take brave chances in order to grow both personally and academically. Truly, they are my inspiration! They are enthusiastic about diving into learning, but do not have the necessary tools.

My students come from low income homes and don't have the funds to purchase necessary schools supplies for the school year.

If we could buy them school supplies and new chapter books they would be beyond excited. We also know the importance of healthy snacks and would like to buy snacks for the class. We start at 8:10am and our lunch is at 12:35, which is very long.

As a teacher, even in the presence of the issues that manifest because of their needs, this raw curiosity is the most critical and beautiful element of their education. Their desire to question and probe into everything is what drives their learning process. That is what makes it exciting to teach them!

My Project

These books will continue to enhance the print-rich classroom that I strive to create. My classroom library is a place that my students really enjoy-I read on the carpet to them, they complete work there, and they read independently! Every student book that is placed in my library is treated with love and care, and they are thankful for the opportunities to read. All of these books have been chosen with my students in mind-I have watched them the past few weeks of school read titles just like these, and I have also asked them what type of books they would enjoy reading. Students will be able to choose books, which will help them continue to enjoy independent reading time. The school supplies will help them be prepared for the day. The snacks will keep them energized for the morning.

Mrs. Berke PS 165 Ida Posner Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Caldecott Classroom Library Builder: Grades PreK-5 (DonorsChoose Exclusive) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $75.00 1 $75.00
Clorox Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes, 155 Count Canister, 6 Canisters/Case (30825) • Staples $48.99 1 $48.99
Crayola Crayons, 24/Box • Staples $1.30 25 $32.50
Mead Spiral 1-Subject Notebook, 8" x 10.5", College Ruled, 70 Sheets, Assorted Colors (05512) • Staples $1.25 25 $31.25
Welch's Fruit Snacks .9 Ounce Pouches Mixed Fruit, Pack of 80 (PIM69880) • Staples $26.99 1 $26.99
Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 96/Pack (13872) • Staples $21.49 1 $21.49
Wellsley Farms Animal Crackers, Classic, 45 Oz. (19300) • Staples $19.49 1 $19.49
Starburst Original Candy, Fruit Chews, 50 oz. Resealable Bag (WMW28086) • Staples $15.49 1 $15.49
Sharpie Tank Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, Dozen (25025) • Staples $6.13 2 $12.26
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609BE) • Staples $8.79 1 $8.79
TRU RED College Ruled Filler Paper, 5.5" x 8.5", White, 100 Sheets/Pack (TR12301) • Staples $1.68 2 $3.36

Materials cost

$295.61

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$337.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.57

Total project goal

$397.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $397.11

2 Donors

-$197.52

Donations toward project cost

-$190.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$173.55

Match offer toward project cost

-$147.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.03

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 $0.00

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