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Ms. Pena from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basics for a Cozy Classroom

Help me give my students the opportunity to access basics for a fresh start.

  • $241 goal

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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

My fourth-grade tinkerers are part of an amazing school in Brooklyn, New York. Our thriving community has big hopes and dreams, but our students don’t always have access to essential learning materials. Some of them face additional challenges, as they are second language learners. In spite of these roadblocks, my students are enthusiastic scholars with boundless curiosity and creativity! Their zest for exploring and learning continually renews my own passion for learning and reminds me why I love my job.

My Project

The materials from this project will allow me to create a cozy and comfortable environment for my students. For many of my students, my classroom is their first schooling experience and it can be difficult for them to adjust.

Creating a classroom which feels similar to their homes will ease their transition and any separation anxiety they feel.

The various greenery will be displayed around the classroom accenting students' work and creating that homey feel. The baskets will hold the materials in the classroom, and the wooden trays will be used for serving breakfast and lunch. The photo display will allow my students to hang photos of their families as one of the methods for fostering the home school connection.

Ms. Pena PS 9 Sarah Smith Garnet Grades 3-5

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than a third 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nearly Natural Artificial Trees, 36in, Green • Amazon Business $50.99 1 $50.99
HP 48A | CF248A | Toner Cartridge | Black • Amazon Business $49.89 1 $49.89
Permanent Matte Black Vinyl Sheets Better Than Vinyl Rolls - EZ Craft USA - 12" x 12" - 40 Matte Adhesive Backed Sheets Work with Cricut and Other Cutters • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91630) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91687), Assorted • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Magnetic Spice Rack Single Tier Refrigerator spice organizer Shelf, Easy to Install The Side of the Refrigerator • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97

Materials cost

$171.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$204.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.07

Total project goal

$240.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $240.47

1 Donor

-$240.00

Donations toward project cost

-$204.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.00

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 $0.00

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