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Mr. LeProtto from Paterson, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basics Needed

Help me give my students the basic supplies to help my students have a successful school year.

  • 2 donors
  • $165 goal

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My Project

I work in a low-income district where our budget has been completely cut. Ever since this pandemic started, many families have been struggling financially, and it is hard to give their children basic school materials. Lessons are difficult to do without the basics.

Simple needs such as copy paper, construction paper, bulletin board borders will help my special education students really succeed in my classroom.

Unfortunately, many students’ families cannot afford to buy supplies for their children.

My special education students learn best when they have hands-on activities. Having these school supplies will allow them to be successful and learn in the best way for them. Having these supplies will make all the difference in the world.

Mr. LeProtto Norman S Weir Elementary School 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 Mr. LeProtto

Paterson, NJ 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

35 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lb, 8 Reams, 4000 Sheets, 92 Bright, White • Amazon Business $35.50 1 $35.50
240 Pcs 236ft Holiday Bulletin Board Borders Colorful Rainbow Scalloped Border Trim Bulk Bulletin Decor for Classroom Back to School Decor(Cute) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Crayola Construction Paper - 480ct (2pck), Bulk School Supplies For Kids, Teacher Classroom Must Have, Art Paper, Arts & Crafts • Amazon Business $16.47 1 $16.47
72Ft Tulip Floral Bulletin Borders Roll Spring Classroom Scalloped Border Trim Spring Flower Bulletin Board Decoration Tulip Paper Cutouts for School Office Home Wall Decor • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Containlol Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board Decoration, 118 ft Ocean Theme Scalloped Trim Colorful Bulletin Board Borders for Spring Summer Whiteboard Wall Poster Board Chalkboard Decor • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Bulletin Board Border 65.6ft Classroom Blackboard Decoration for School/Office/Party (Cloud) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$107.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$139.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.63

Total project goal

$164.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $164.18

1 Donor

-$82.09

Donations toward project cost

-$69.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.31

match offer

-$82.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$69.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.31

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 $0.00

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