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Ms. McCord from New York, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Astonishing Authors of 1st Grade

My students need office supplies in order to make our classroom a success learning experience. Magnetic letters, printer ink, pencils and erasers are essential.

  • $474 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

"Our task, regarding creativity, is to help children climb their own mountains, as high as possible." - Loris Malaguzzi My upbeat and enthusiastic first graders are on their way to becoming incredible creative thinkers and writers. They just need the tools to get them there.

I have 25 insatiable learners in the 1st grade!

As a Title 1 school, most of them come from varied backgrounds, but when they arrive in my classroom they are just like every other young kid: ready to learn and reach their potential. My class is made up entirely of English Language Learners. Not only are they trying to learn math, social studies, science, and the like, but they are also working vigorously to learn the language. Even with those challenges, my students never fail to exceed my expectations, which as a teacher is always humbling. These sweet kids love to learn and read and I want to be able to provide all I can for them.

My Project

Pencils and erasers will help my students with literacy and writing out their math work. We are currently working on comparing and contrasting how we learn to students in other countries, and the students are hungry to continue expressing this through writing. In math, they are finding out how addition and subtraction are related. Many of them come from homes that cannot afford to provide these basic school supplies. Items such as the magnetic letters are to help my struggling learners by providing a tactile, engaging way to learn their high-frequency words. My students come from difficult backgrounds, whether that be financially or English not being their first language; even with that said, my students continue to pursue excellence in the classroom and want to learn. These supplies are essential to that process and I can no longer financially afford to provide them. These supplies would mean academic success for my scholars!

These donations to my classroom will truly make a difference in our day to day life.

Writing will be easier and faster with erasers for every student and pre-sharpened pencils ready to go. Students will have the chance to really dig their heels in and let their creativity soar!

Ms. McCord PS 5 Ellen Lurie 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.

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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 16donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Set - Premium 4 Color Pack - For Dry Erase Pens And Markers - Strong Magnet Sticks To All Dry-erase White Boards - 4 x 2.3 x 0.8 " - Cleaner For Home, School And Office • Amazon Business $11.95 6 $71.70
HP 920XL Black & 920 Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Ink Cartridges With Media Kit Combo Pack (D8J68FN) by HP • Amazon Business $69.96 1 $69.96
JJ877 - Turn-In-Your-Work Organizer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Staples 30% Recycled Copy Paper, LETTER-size, 92/104 US/Euro Brightness, 20 lb., 8 1/2"H x 11"W, 5,000 Sheets/Ct • Staples Advantage $35.73 1 $35.73
JJ518 - Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
AA758X - Connect & Store Book Bins - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $28.99 1 $28.99
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds, Clear, 6/Pack • Staples Advantage $25.19 1 $25.19
Dixon Ticonderoga Presharpened Pencils, Soft, No. 2, 30/Pk • Staples Advantage $4.48 5 $22.40
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4-Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29
Avery 74102 Top loading non-glare poly sheet protectors, heavy, 100 per box • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
PENCIL BEGINNERS NO. 2 SOFT RND YELLOW DIX13308 PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $5.10 2 $10.20
Post-it Notes, Jaipur Collection, 3 inch x 3 inch, 5 Pads/Pack (654-5UC) • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$365.61

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.02

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$402.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.96

Total project goal

$473.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $473.07

13 Donors

-$423.07

Donations toward project cost

-$359.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.46

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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