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Ms. Lopes from Newark, NJ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Beautiful Classroom

Help me give my students a beautiful classroom they deserve and are inspired to learn in!

  • $197 goal

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My Students

I have the pleasure of teaching mathematics to sophomores and juniors at our high school in Newark, New Jersey. The most exciting part of my job is seeing my students growth through out the year. They go from "I hate math!" to "This makes so much sense!" No matter what obstacles my students face on a daily, from being teenage parents, to raising siblings, or even being homeless they always come to class excited and eager to learn. However, they are deprived of some of their basic needs.

My students are warriors who never give up.

Despite being at a disadvantage my students always put their best foot forward. My students are compassionate and creative. Given the proper materials, the sky is the limit for the things they could accomplish.

My Project

At the beginning of every year I spend hours setting up a classroom that my students are proud to walk into and are motivated to learn in. I love having posters, both motivational and academic. My biggest pride is my bulletin boards. I always try to do something fun that the students will get a kick out of, this year it read, "I like counting, I like solving, I work hard, so I'm shining" (a little Cardi B reference). As much as I enjoy doing this, it can get costly, VERY quickly.

With these materials I can set up a beautiful classroom that my students deserve and will enjoy coming into.

Ms. Lopes West Side High School Grades 9-12

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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Newark, NJ View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

130 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fadeless 48x12 Glorious Green 4/rls • Teachers' School Supply $41.56 1 $41.56
SCT8379 - Upcycle Style Rustic Pencil Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 5 $19.95
Learning Resources - View Thru Geometric Solids • Teachers' School Supply $17.99 1 $17.99
STD3571 - Confetti Circle Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 3 $11.97
STD7390 - Confetti Circle Magnetic Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
What Good Mathmaticians Do Colossal Poster • Teachers' School Supply $9.99 1 $9.99
SCD3315 - Kids at Work Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 2 $7.98
The Strength Within You Poster • Teachers' School Supply $3.49 1 $3.49
Acceptance Poster • Teachers' School Supply $3.49 1 $3.49

Materials cost

$126.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.42

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$166.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.42

Total project goal

$196.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $196.15

2 Donors

-$196.15

Donations toward project cost

-$166.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.42

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