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Mr. Hernandez from Bronx, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Close Encounter with Fantansy and Sci-Fi

My students need science fiction and fantasy books, graphic novels, comics and media. The students also need art supplies to create their own work of Sci-Fi and Fantasy.

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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 Students

Everyday my students face the stark realities of living in the South Bronx. My job is to open up their young minds to the world outside the urban jungle; to imagine, to dream, to believe. To boldly go where many have gone by using the most powerful tool given to humanity, knowledge.

My students are burdened by generational poverty.

They are the children of newly arrived immigrants. Many of my student's parents work long hours to provide them with basic needs. Due to this fact many of my students are not exposed to advantageous forms of media and literature at home. The parents lack the funds or knowledge on how, or where to expose their children to a worthwhile and fun educational experience. My school is located in a low income neighborhood, and we lack the funds to run a well developed Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club.

My Project

The resources you will donate for my project will be used strictly for the purpose of running the Sci-Fi and Fantasy appreciation club. During club time students will be exposed to various forms of age appropriate Sci-Fi and Fantasy media. They will read Sci-Fi and Fantasy literature in the form of books, graphic novels comics, and informational text. The students will be introduced to both genres and discuss common elements found in the various media. They will be expose to Sci-Fi and Fantasy films related to the themes discussed in class. At the end of the program the students will produce their own Sci- Fi/Fantasy, short story, poem, poster, or comic.

Using Sci-Fi and Fantasy in the form of poetry, music, comic books and film can reinforced previous skills learned in the classroom.

Students will also learn to analyze various forms of media. My students will learn that anyone can be a hero and learn valuable life lessons from the media and discussions held in the club. They will learn the importance of accepting those who are different, to stand up for what they believe in, and to use their imagination.

Mr. Hernandez PS 195 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.

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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

80 students impacted 31donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sony BDP-S1100 Blu-ray Disc Player - Factory Refurbished • Amazon $57.99 1 $57.99
How To Train Your Dragon: Paperback Gift Set 2 • Amazon $52.14 1 $52.14
Roald Dahl 5-Book HC Box Set - Charlie/Chocolate Factory, Charlie/Great Glass Elevator, Danny Champion of the World, James/Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr. Fox • Amazon $50.18 1 $50.18
DEALER'S PICK.....20 DC and MARVEL Comic Books from the 90's: 'Grab-Bag' Wholesale Lot. SAVE! • Amazon $14.99 3 $44.97
Star Wars Trilogy Episodes IV-VI (Blu-ray + DVD) • Amazon $34.96 1 $34.96
DEALER'S PICK.....20 DC and MARVEL Comic Books from the 90's: 'Grab-Bag' Wholesale Lot. SAVE! • Amazon $14.99 2 $29.98
The DC Comics Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition • Amazon $28.17 1 $28.17
A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology: The Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Monsters, and Other Mythical Creatures • Amazon $13.96 2 $27.92
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths • Amazon $13.41 2 $26.82
Strathmore Kids Drawing Paper Pads paper pad • Amazon $6.49 4 $25.96
HDE 1080p HDMI Male to VGA Female Video Converter Adapter Cable for PC, TV, Laptops, DVD Players, and Other HDMI Devices • Amazon $10.95 1 $10.95
Crayola 50ct Long Colored Pencils (68-4050) • Amazon $6.97 3 $20.91
Crayola 64 Ct Crayons (52-0064) • Amazon $6.79 3 $20.37
My Neighbor Totoro • Amazon $19.99 1 $19.99
Ponyo • Amazon $19.99 1 $19.99
The DC Comics Guide to Creating Comics: Inside the Art of Visual Storytelling • Amazon $17.86 1 $17.86
Vader's Little Princess • Amazon $8.46 2 $16.92
Star Wars: Jedi Academy, Return of the Padawan (Book 2) • Amazon $8.43 2 $16.86
Darth Vader and Son • Amazon $8.37 2 $16.74
The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel: Volume 1 • Amazon $15.70 1 $15.70
Star Wars: Jedi Academy • Amazon $7.73 2 $15.46
The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel: Volume 2 • Amazon $14.02 1 $14.02
Jumanji 30th Anniversary Edition • Amazon $13.44 1 $13.44
Doctor Who: Who-ology • Amazon $13.27 1 $13.27
How to Train Your Dragon • Amazon $13.00 1 $13.00
Zathura • Amazon $12.94 1 $12.94
Matilda • Amazon $12.33 1 $12.33
The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings • Amazon $11.99 1 $11.99
Wall-E (Single-Disc Edition) • Amazon $11.75 1 $11.75
Global Art Folia 6-Inch by 6-Inch Origami Paper, 10 Colors, 500-Pack • Amazon $11.55 1 $11.55
Doctor Who: Character Encyclopedia • Amazon $11.06 1 $11.06
Quest • Amazon $10.83 1 $10.83
The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings • Amazon $10.66 1 $10.66
Journey • Amazon $10.49 1 $10.49
Locomotive (Caldecott Medal Book) • Amazon $10.14 1 $10.14
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Anniversary Edition • Amazon $9.99 1 $9.99
Back to the Future • Amazon $9.99 1 $9.99
The Hobbit; or, There and Back Again • Amazon $9.86 1 $9.86
Just a Dream • Amazon $8.89 1 $8.89
The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish • Amazon $7.99 1 $7.99
Cable Matters VGA Monitor Cable with 3.5mm Stereo Audio 3 Feet • Amazon $7.99 1 $7.99
Crayola 10ct Classic Broad Line Markers • Amazon $2.49 3 $7.47
SunWorks Smart-Stack Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, 11 Colors, 300 Count (6525) • Amazon $7.33 1 $7.33
The Dangerous Alphabet • Amazon $6.99 1 $6.99
The Wolves in the Walls • Amazon $6.91 1 $6.91
Nanny McPhee (Widescreen Edition) • Amazon $6.59 1 $6.59
Clash of the Titans (Keep Case Packaging) • Amazon $5.97 1 $5.97
Flight of the Navigator • Amazon $4.99 1 $4.99
The Iron Giant (Special Edition) • Amazon $4.84 1 $4.84

Materials cost

$844.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.97

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$899.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$158.78

Total project goal

$1,058.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,058.52

30 Donors

-$723.52

Donations toward project cost

-$614.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.53

match offer

-$335.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$284.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.25

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