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Ms. Melo from Bronx, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to Basics!

Help me give my students a beginning start to a new school year.

  • $694 goal

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Ms. Melo has another project! Donate to For the Girls: Building Confidence Through Period Education! to help her classroom.

$1,783 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Ms. Melo

Ms. Melo has another project! Donate to For the Girls: Building Confidence Through Period Education! to help her classroom.

$1,783 - complete this project and be a hero

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

Help us get our new school year started in healthy and organized way!

My students and I are in need of basic supplies and resources that will help us begin safely and help keep us all organized through out the school year.

We will use material to learn in and out the class and to help our classroom stay clean and germ free.

Resource will be used to bring warmth into our classroom and create a welcoming and open environment inclusive to all.

Together we can create a healthy environment the promotes learning in safe place.

Ms. Melo PS 1 Courtlandt School 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.

More about Ms. Melo

Bronx, 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

50 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bounty Quick-Size Paper Towels, White, 16 Family Rolls = 40 Regular Rolls • Amazon Business $40.78 1 $40.78
Constructive Playthings Foldable Teacher's Cart with 2 Lock-in-Place Wheels, Telescoping Handle and a 13 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 11 3/4" Deep Tote Area That Folds for Storage; Holds Up to 55 Pounds • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Dymo 1749027 Letratag, LT100H, Personal Hand-Held Label Maker • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Greensen 3 Tier All-Metal Rolling Cart, Office Bathroom Storage Organizer Cart with Wheels, Easy-Carry and Assembly Mesh Trolley Cart with Practical Bucket and Hooks, Slide-Out Narrow Shelf, White • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Cordless Hot Glue Gun, Gogonova 15s Fast Preheating Glue Gun, 5Ah Built-in Battery Hot Melt Glue Gun, Smart Power-Off, Kit with 25 Pcs Premium Mini Glue Sticks and USB-C Charging Port • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Oh Happy Day Name Tags/Labels - Multi-Pack • Amazon Business $5.99 4 $23.96
Teacher Created Resources Mint Green Scalloped Rolled Border Trim, 50 Feet • Amazon Business $11.79 2 $23.58
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, 75 Count (Pack of 3)(Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Oh Happy Day Pom-Poms and Tassels Garland • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Lavender Essential Oil - 100% Organic Natural Pure Oils for Diffusers, Humidifiers, Aromatherapy, Massages, Yoga, Home Essentials, Office - Relaxing Fragrance Scents for Body, Skin Care & Hair (150mL) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Kleenex Anti-Viral Facial Tissues, 18 Cube Boxes, 60 Tissues per Box (1080 Total Tissues) • Amazon Business $19.60 1 $19.60
Amazon Basics 10-Foot Extension Cord - 13 Amps, 125V - White • Amazon Business $9.22 2 $18.44
Retro Bluetooth Speaker, Vintage Decor,Dosmix Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, Cute Old Fashion Style for Kitchen Desk Bedroom Office Party Outdoor Kawaii Accessories for iPhone Android (Green) • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Teacher Created Resources Watercolor Stripes Straight Rolled Border Trim - 50ft - Decorate Bulletin Boards, Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors, Lockers, Schools, Classrooms, Homeschool & Offices • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Teacher Created Resources Oh Happy Day Rainbows Die-Cut Rolled Border Trim - 50ft - Decorate Bulletin Boards, Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors, Lockers, Schools, Classrooms, Homeschool & Offices • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Soothing Gel, Fresh scent, with Aloe and Vitamin E , 8 Fl Oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Clean & Protect, Cool Splash - 11.25 Fluid Ounce, 6 Packs • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
A Letter From Your Teacher On the Last Day of School • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Pack • Amazon Business $13.58 1 $13.58
Paper Mate Gel Pens | InkJoy Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 14 Count • Amazon Business $13.44 1 $13.44
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Medium Point, Black, 10 Count - 1951640 • Amazon Business $12.43 1 $12.43
HAUSHOF Light Duty Staple Gun Kit, Fits JT21 Staples of 1/4'', 5/16'' and 3/8'', Includes 800Pc 5/16'' Staples and A Staple Remover, for Upholstery, DIY, Decoration • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
13 Pcs Oh Happy Day Classroom Decor Welcome Classroom Themes Oh Happy Day Bulletin Board Pennants Welcome Classroom Wall Decor Motivational Positive Bulletin Board for Classroom Office Bedroom Outdoor • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzel Crackers, Snack Packs, 30 CT Variety Pack Box • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88
20 Pieces Happy Birthday Bulletin Board Set Birthday Wall Classroom Decoration Cutouts for Calendars Bulletin Boards Classrooms • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Wonfoucs 3-Pack Label Maker Paper Replacement for Dymo Label Maker Refills 91330 Self-Adhesive White Paper Label Refill 12mm x 4m 1/2 x 13 Work with DYMO LetraTag Label Makers LT-100H LT-100T QX50 • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Berries 'N Cherries, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags 0.9 Oz.(Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap, Fresh Breeze - 7.5 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $7.44 1 $7.44

Materials cost

$551.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$589.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.99

Total project goal

$693.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $693.25

7 Donors

-$409.12

Donations toward project cost

-$347.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.36

Matching donations from our partners

-$284.13

Match offers toward project cost

-$241.51

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.62

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 $0.00

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