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Mrs. Shaughnessy from Queens Village, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Supplies for Anything but a Basic School Year

Help me give my students the ability to be engaged with chart paper for creating fabulous anchor charts, as well as basic classroom supplies to get this challenging year off to a smooth start.

  • $400 goal

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My Students

I teach in a very diverse area in Queens at a Title I school. In my school district, students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I try to provide creative and meaningful learning experiences and opportunities for my students. I try to plan engaging lessons that will help them succeed and decrease the academic gap. I believe my students should have the same opportunities available to them as those who live in more affluent areas of NY. My students need to have up to date and interesting resources available to them. Not all students are able to afford basic supplies and some are definitely not able to pay for extra resources to enhance learning. I would like to provide my students with multiple opportunities to succeed, including technology and magazines that enhance learning. By triggering a love for learning and a curiosity about the world around them and how hey can improve it, I believe that together, we can help make a successful future generation.

My Project

My students have braved the challenges that this school year faces by coming into the building for blended learning. While some did have the basic supplies for writing and working on projects, economic hardships made it difficult for many to meet the requirements of bringing in the basic school supplies they usually bring. Although I have supplied some of the necessities like paper, crayons and markers, we are still in need of many essential classroom supplies to make this challenging year start out smoothly.

Basic supplies basically necessary for a successful school year.

Please help us get the tools we need to make this year less challenging.

Mrs. Shaughnessy PS/IS 295Q Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Queens Village, 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

60 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Dry Erase Marker, Chisel Point, Assorted Colors, 36/Pack (1921061) • Staples Advantage $41.30 1 $41.30
Colored Chart Tablets, Ruled, Spiralbound, 24"x16", Assorted Colors, 2 EA/BD • Staples Advantage $17.29 2 $34.58
Pacon 24" x 32" 1" Ruled Colored Paper Chart Tablet, Assorted • Staples Advantage $28.49 1 $28.49
Pacon Two-Hole Punched Chart Tablet with Cursive Cover, 24" x 16", Ruled, 30 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $7.49 3 $22.47
Staples Invisible Tape, 3/4" x 1,296", 12/Pack (52380P12) • Staples Advantage $16.64 1 $16.64
Sharpie Flip Chart Water Based Markers, Bullet Point, Assorted, 8/Pack (22480) • Staples Advantage $8.01 2 $16.02
Pacon 32" X 24" Cursive Cover Chart Tablet, Ruled, White, 25 Sheets (74610) • Staples Advantage $7.59 2 $15.18
Crayola Crayons, 24/Box • Staples Advantage $1.80 8 $14.40
Pilot FriXion Ball ColorSticks Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point, Assorted Ink, 10 Pack (32454) • Staples Advantage $13.10 1 $13.10
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Point, Assorted, 8/Pack (80678) • Staples Advantage $11.95 1 $11.95
Quartet Premium Magnetic 3-In-1 Dry Erase Eraser, Black (QRTBFEB3) • Staples Advantage $11.79 1 $11.79
Crayola Kid's Markers, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, 8/Box (58-7708) • Staples Advantage $2.75 4 $11.00
Crayola Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 12/Box (68-4012) • Staples Advantage $2.13 5 $10.65
Staedtler Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Colors. 10/Pack • Staples Advantage $5.05 2 $10.10
Pilot FriXion Colors Erasable Marker Pens, Bold Point, Assorted Ink, 6-Pack (44154) • Staples Advantage $8.00 1 $8.00
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Point, Black, 12/Pack (30001) • Staples Advantage $7.92 1 $7.92
Pacon 32" X 24" Manuscript Cover Chart Tablet, Ruled, White, 25 Sheets (74710) • Staples Advantage $7.59 1 $7.59
Staples Standard Staples, 1/4" Leg Length, 5000 Staples/Box, 2 Boxes/Pack (13425-US) • Staples Advantage $6.91 1 $6.91
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors, 8/Box (52-0008) • Staples Advantage $0.69 10 $6.90
Sharpie FLIP CHART Water Based Markers, Bullet Point, Assorted, 8/Pack (22478) • Staples Advantage $5.77 1 $5.77
Staples Durable Dry Erase Eraser, Black (13612) • Staples Advantage $0.99 4 $3.96

Materials cost

$304.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$339.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.87

Total project goal

$399.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $399.16

2 Donors

-$199.57

Donations toward project cost

-$169.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.93

match offer

-$199.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$169.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.94

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