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Ms. Osman from Ridgewood, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bites of Success: A Warm Environment For Our Newcomers

Help me give my students the healthy snacks and a vibrant Multicultural Festival, where nutrition meets education and every bite fuels a brighter future.

  • $830 goal

This project expired on July 6, 2024.

This project expired on July 6, 2024.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

We are ENL, Dual Language, and Special Education teachers from a Title 1 Low Income Middle School who understand that access to nutritious snacks and drinks like juices, waters, and multigrain snacks directly impacts our students' learning abilities. Proper nutrition is essential for cognitive functions, including concentration, memory, and problem-solving. For many of our students, especially those from lower-income backgrounds or adjusting to a new country, school might be where they receive their most reliable source of nutrition. By providing healthy snacks and breakfast options, we ensure that every student starts their day right, fully able to engage and absorb information in class.

Our primary goal is to create a nurturing environment where every student, regardless of their background or abilities, feels valued and supported.

We aim to foster a sense of community and belonging through our multicultural festival, making it a vibrant platform for students and their families to learn, share, and celebrate diversity. By integrating resources, education on laws, and opportunities into this event, we also aim to empower our students and their families with knowledge that can significantly impact their lives.

We strive to address and diminish the gaps in educational equity by providing our English Language Learners and students with disabilities the resources they need to succeed academically and socially.

Our students are uniquely remarkable for their resilience, diversity, and the rich cultural perspectives they bring into our classrooms. Many of them have faced significant challenges at a young age, from navigating a new education system, language barriers, to adapting to a new culture. Despite these hurdles, they show incredible strength, adaptability, and eagerness to learn and contribute. Through this project, we aim to celebrate and nurture these qualities, ensuring our students feel supported both academically and personally.

Ms. Osman Intermediate School 93 Ridgewood Grades 6-8

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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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Ridgewood, 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

250 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Capri Sun 100% Juice Variety Pack Pouches, 6 fl. oz., 40/Box (441) • Quill.com $32.99 6 $197.94
True Clear? Purified Bottled Water, 8 fl oz. Bottles, 24/Carton (TC54595) • Quill.com $12.99 10 $129.90
Sunchips Variety Grain Chips 1.5 oz. 60/Carton (FRI49932) • Staples $52.50 2 $105.00
Doritos Nacho Cheese tortilla Corn Chips 1 oz. 50 Bags/Pack (220-00475) • Staples $44.21 2 $88.42
Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42) • Amazon Business $14.38 5 $71.90
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $11.98 6 $71.88

Materials cost

$665.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$705.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.42

Total project goal

$829.44

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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