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Mrs. Orcinolo from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Begging for Basics

My students need classroom basics including pens, pencils, markers, glue sticks, tape AND so much more!

  • $376 goal

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My Students

I am currently a third grade school teacher in a high needs area. I teach the an integrated class, which is composed of Special Ed, General Ed, Honors and English Language Learners. My students would benefit from basic supplies including staples, pencils, erasers, pens, markers, etc.

The majority of the students in my school are struggling financially.

Some of our students even reside in shelters. Most students qualify for the state's free or reduced meal program. Often times, the students come into school without the necessary materials to succeed in school. My school has experienced additional budget cuts. Teachers are no longer able to personally give each student the resources they desire.

My Project

As part of the new Common Core Standards rolling out nationwide, students are required to understand many higher level ideas and concepts. I love doing hands-on activities, but my students are small children and have a tendency to lose things. Having basic supplies within the classroom allows me to continue to create engaging learning activities. Pencils, pens, markers, a heavy duty sharpener and erasers are necessary everyday in lessons and activities, if the students don't have them they cannot be successful. The glue sticks, tape, post its and staples will assist with student projects. Having everyday classroom supplies available will help make each lesson run more smoothly and more learning will be accomplished.

A student-centered curriculum is a tool that I find effective for academic success.

I can't do this without your help. Please support and provide basic classroom supplies for my young scholars.

Mrs. Orcinolo PS 6 Norma Adams Clemons Academy Grades 3-5

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.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
PENCIL SHARPENER BOSTON SCHOOL PRO ELECTRIC • School Specialty $42.74 1 $42.74
PENCIL PRANG COLORED THICK SET OF 12 • School Specialty $2.84 10 $28.40
PAPER POST-IT NOTE SUPR STK POP-UP 3X3 DISPNSR W/PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $23.22 1 $23.22
GLUE STICK ELMER'S .24OZ PK/60 • School Specialty $22.98 1 $22.98
TAPE SCOTCH 810 MAGIC VALUE 3/4IN X 1000IN PACK/10 • School Specialty $21.84 1 $21.84
LIQUIE FLAIR PAPERMATE PEN PACK OF 8 • School Specialty $17.47 1 $17.47
MARKER CRAYOLA CLASSIC CONICAL 8 CT • School Specialty $3.03 5 $15.15
ERASER SOAP 2X1X5/8 PACK OF 12 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $4.84 3 $14.52
DIFFERENTIATED ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING KEY COMPREHENSION SKILLS GRADES 2 TO 3 • School Specialty $12.34 1 $12.34
CORRECTION TAPE BIC WITE-OUT EZ CORRECT GRIP • School Specialty $3.03 4 $12.12
PENCIL #2 ASSORTED COLORS PACK OF 144 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $11.87 1 $11.87
MARKERS WASHABLE FINE TIP VIS-A-VIS SET OF 8 • School Specialty $10.73 1 $10.73
CLIP MAGNETIC 1.25'' PACK OF 24 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $9.49 1 $9.49
ERASERS CAP MULTICOLOR SET OF 100 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $3.79 2 $7.58
MARKER FINE LINE BLACK FINE PACK OF 12 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $5.69 1 $5.69
PIPE CLEANERS 12 HOT COLORS PACK OF 100 • School Specialty $1.89 1 $1.89
STAPLES STANDARD 210/STRIP - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $1.23 1 $1.23

Materials cost

$259.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $25.93

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$319.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.31

Total project goal

$375.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $375.39

4 Donors

-$370.39

Donations toward project cost

-$314.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.56

match offer

-$5.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$4.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

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 $0.00

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