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

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Basic Essentials for a Successful Year!

My students need folders to keep their work organized as well to store work in progress in the centers throughout the classroom. Pencils are always needed in our classroom for completing our written work.

  • $372 goal

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My Students

My students are very proud, not only of the work they produce, but of not wanting to ask for supplies that they don't have. I decided this year, to leave supplies easily accessible to all students without them having to ask. This will raise their confidence and alleviate any embarrassment. Our school is located in the heart of Coney Island, a place where people come to enjoy the sun, sand, and amusement parks. We are a Title One school and 100% of our student body receives free breakfast and lunch.

Our classroom, their home away from home, is a place where I want my students to feel excited about learning and having what they need to be successful!

Each child should have the necessary tools for the school year without the fear of not having the tools for success. I am so lucky and thankful to have the opportunity to teach and grow with my new 2nd graders.

My Project

The items that I am requesting, folders, pencils, and paper will help my students have access to all the necessary supplies at their fingertips when they need them. The folders will help them stay organized and neat. Paper and pencils will be placed in our centers for the students to use throughout the day as needed.

I am trying to instill the importance of being neat and organized in order to be productive during their day by the incorporation of folders for storing work.

I know that by donating to this project, my students will have everything they need to be productive, neat, and organized.

Ms. Nieves PS 188 Michael E Berdy Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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. Nieves

Brooklyn, 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 51donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Twin Pocket Portfolio with Fasteners, Red, 8 1/2" x 11", 25/Bx • Staples Advantage $32.79 2 $65.58
Oxford Twin Pocket Portfolio with Fasteners, Light Green, 8 1/2" x 11", 25/Bx • Staples Advantage $32.79 2 $65.58
Oxford Twin Pocket Portfolio with Fasteners, Yellow, 11" x 8 1/2" • Staples Advantage $30.39 2 $60.78
Oxford Twin Pocket Portfolio with Fasteners, Dark Blue, 8 1/2" x 11", 25/Bx • Staples Advantage $19.99 2 $39.98
Staples #2 Pre-sharpened Wood Pencils, Yellow, 72/Pk (50889 ) • Staples Advantage $9.99 4 $39.96
Staples Filler Paper, 8" x 10 1/2", Wide Ruled, 3-Hole Punched, 120 Sheets • Staples Advantage $1.00 10 $10.00

Materials cost

$281.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$316.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.78

Total project goal

$371.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $371.89

47 Donors

-$322.48

Donations toward project cost

-$289.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.72

match offer

-$31.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$26.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.41

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 $0.00

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