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Ms. Gancarz from Maspeth, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Fresh Start Just Around the Corner

Help me give my students a clean, welcoming, and innovative classroom environment that is bound to inspire their learning as they come back to school after a challenging time like no other.

  • $416 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 Students

At my Title I school, students come from a variety of backgrounds. They frequently tell me that they enjoy science class the most because they are exposed to seeing, feeling, and creating new things. I have the pleasure of teaching honors 8th-grade students and teaching them an accelerated high school course. This group of students is extremely self-motivated, driven, and interested in the sciences. Many of these students attend science specialized high schools after graduation.

This year, I am entering the building with a heavy heart as many of my students lost loved ones due to COVID.

Our school is located in the epicenter of the pandemic in NYC. Please enable me to welcome my students into a warm, loving classroom with materials for a variety of planned projects during this troubling time.

My future students, and I, thank you!

My Project

It has been a challenging two years for my students, to say the very least. My school is located near Elmhurst, NY, the original epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in NYC last spring. Several of my students suffered a loss too immense for words, losing immediate family members.

By the time September rolls around, most of my students will have been out of the physical classroom setting for almost 20 months.

My intention is to provide them with the most welcoming space for learning- a space that they can look forward to seeing each day. A space with an emphasis on project-based learning and creativity. A space they can once again consider as their home. Please help me in making this possible!

Ms. Gancarz Intermediate School 73 Frank Sansivieri Grades 6-8

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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Maspeth, NY View local requests

More than half 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

120 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LJY 10 Pieces Hexagon Shaped Colorful Stickers Dry Erase Board Marker Removable Vinyl Dot Teachers Classroom Table Wall Decal $10.99 6 $65.94
COLYSOR Pink Bulb Idea Neon Sign for Wall Decor, Neon Sign Pink Idea with Dimmable Switch, 5v USB Powered Neon Signs for Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom, Livingroom, Bar, Party Decoration 8.5 X 10.4 Inch $49.99 1 $49.99
Samstar Letter Tray Paper Organizer, Mesh Desk File Organizer with 5 Tier Shelves and Sorter, Black $25.57 1 $25.57
Large Dry Erase Laminated Wall Calendar 24” Inch by 36” Inch Size by Earlyadopters | [2019 NEW Clean Design] Premium Huge Monthly Planner for Office - None Magnetic $24.99 1 $24.99
Dry Erase Pockets Sheet Protectors - Reusable + Oversized - Size 10 X 13 Inches - 30 Plastic Sleeves - Mixed Colors - Ideal to use at School or at Work $22.97 1 $22.97
Pack of 6 Ready to Decorate Wood Treasure Chest Box Savings Bank with Coin Slot, Hinged Lid and Lockable Front Clasp, DIY Craft $19.94 1 $19.94
[240 Pack - 12 oz.] Clear Disposable Plastic Cups - Cold Party Drinking Cups $18.99 1 $18.99
Blush Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll $15.99 1 $15.99
Inspirational Quote Stickers 300pcs, Positive Motivational Stickers for Students, Teachers, Planners, Employees, Colorful Waterproof Aesthetic Sticker for Laptop, Water Bottles, Journal, Whiteboard $15.90 1 $15.90
200 Pieces Student Science Laboratory Stickers and Astronaut Space Sticker Set for Laptop Water Bottle Guitar Skateboard, Teens Kids Personalized Decals $10.99 1 $10.99
ZPLIUST 3 Digit Combinations Padlock the Safe Cipher Lock Resettable Code Lock , Color Locks (7Pack) $10.86 1 $10.86
2 Pack LED Black Light Bulb, 9W A19 E26 Blacklight Bulb Level 385-400nm, Body Paint, Glow in The Dark LED Light Bulb Neon Glow Fluorescent Poster Black Bulb $9.99 1 $9.99
Teacher Created Resources Tropical Palm Leaves Accents - Assorted Sizes,Model Number: TCR8498 $7.99 1 $7.99
Super Z Outlet Tropical Imitation Green Plant Paper Leaves 13" Hawaiian Luau Party Jungle Beach Theme Decorations for Birthdays, Arts & Crafts, Prom, Events, Weddings (6 Pack) $6.99 1 $6.99
50pcs Science Stickers Pack for Laptop Water Bottles Cars Notebook MacBook Pro Hydroflask Bumper, Waterproof Vinyl Biology Physics Chemistry Lab Student Science Laboratory Stickers Decals $6.98 1 $6.98
Schoolgirl Style - Black, White and Stylish Brights | Apples Bulletin Board Borders | 12 Strips, 36ft $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$318.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$352.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.27

Total project goal

$415.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $415.11

5 Donors

-$245.06

Donations toward project cost

-$208.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.76

match offer

-$170.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$144.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.51

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