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Ms. Velasquez from Long Is. City, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art From the Start!

Help me give my students a variety of tools and supplies to get the year started!

  • $989 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 Project

We want to welcome scholars with new art materials that will encourage them to use their powerful brains and imagination.

The scholars always come excited and refreshed to start the new school year inspired to showcase their creativity through drawing and writing stories to share with peers!

The colorful paper, pencils and art materials we are requesting will encourage our young learners to be creative!

In our classroom, we start the year by setting the stage, our classroom, in an organized way. The scholars learn to navigate around the classroom, use materials, and place them where they belong.

By giving them a sense of autonomy they become independent learners and thinkers that we can guide and encourage to be creative and learn!

Ms. Velasquez PS 111 Jacob Blackwell Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Ms. Velasquez

Long Is. City, 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JAM Paper Plastic Two-Pocket School POP Folders with Metal Prongs Fastener Clasps, Black, 6/Pack (382ECbld) • Staples $18.99 6 $113.94
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, 200/Carton (58-8200) • Staples $84.33 1 $84.33
Crayola Classpack Crayons, 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $70.02 1 $70.02
JAM Paper Plastic Two-Pocket School POP Folders, Pink, 6/Pack (383Efud) • Staples $14.99 4 $59.96
JAM Paper Plastic Two-Pocket School POP Folders, Orange, 6/Pack (382Eord) • Staples $14.99 4 $59.96
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (1670) • Staples $53.99 1 $53.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, 0.24 Oz., 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $26.99 2 $53.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (2135174) • Staples $46.49 1 $46.49
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 240/Carton (68-8024) • Staples $44.67 1 $44.67
Staples Composition Notebook, 7.5" x 9.75", Wide Ruled, 100 Sheets, Black/White Marble, 4/Pack (TR58369G) • Staples $5.29 7 $37.03
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (1921061) • Staples $34.00 1 $34.00
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Stardust White, 250 Sheets/Pack (21408/22401) • Staples $33.79 1 $33.79
Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Soft Lead, 72/Pack (13972) • Staples $15.79 2 $31.58
Ashley Motivation Phrase Mini Whiteboard Erasers, Lightweight, Comfortable Grip, Multicolor, 10/Pack • Staples $8.49 3 $25.47
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, Pack (99904) • Staples $23.29 1 $23.29
Crayola Model Magic, 2 lbs., White (57-4400) • Staples $22.89 1 $22.89
Crayola Large Multicultural Crayons, Assorted Colors, 8/Box (52-080W) • Staples $0.99 3 $2.97

Materials cost

$798.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$840.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.30

Total project goal

$988.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $988.64

1 Donor

-$988.64

Donations toward project cost

-$840.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.30

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