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Ms. Theodoroleas from New York, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring On September! Culturally Responsive Teaching & Supplies

Help me give my students folders, notebooks, and our first novel Seedfolks to start the year off with supplies and ready to dive into culturally responsive teaching!

  • $514 goal

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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 Students

I am a 5th grade special education teacher in a Title I school in New York City. My class consists of 12 amazing students! All my students have talents and strengths; sometimes; all it takes is exposure or motivation. My students strive for excellence in all they do!

My Project

I am sure my wonderful students are nervous about all the changes that will occur in September when school starts again. I want them to feel worry-free! The first step is making the classroom as safe as possible with hand sanitizer, soap, and wipes to make sure the classroom is always clean and taking all necessary precautions.

Also, I don't want them to have to worry about buying supplies.

I want them to have folders and notebooks to keep their work organized and easily accessible. We are going to put the supplies to use right away with the work we complete when reading Seedfolks. My students want to read Seedfolks at home and school independently which means they all need their own novel. The story is told by a diverse cast of characters living on Gibb Street in Cleveland, Ohio, each from a different ethnic group. Each person comes together to form a community. I am using this novel for culturally responsive teaching that will make meaningful connections between what students learn in school and their cultures, languages and life experiences. These connections help students access rigorous curriculum, develop higher-level academic skills, and see the relevance between what they learn at school and their lives.

I want my students to remember that our classroom is our home away from home. I want them to feel safe and excited to start the year with supplies in their desk already. Also, by starting off with our class reading Seedfolks! I know they will love the connection they will form with the book while learning at the same time.

Ms. Theodoroleas PS 140 Nathan Straus 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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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
Youngever 12 Pack Plastic Pocket Folders - Heavy Duty Plastic 2 Pocket Folder, in 6 Colors • Amazon Business $15.95 7 $111.65
Seedfolks • Amazon Business $4.49 14 $62.86
AmazonBasics Wide Ruled Composition Notebook, 100 Sheet, Assorted Marble Colors, 36-Pack • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
Hammermill 20lb Copy Paper, 8.5 x 11, 8 Ream Case, 4,000 Sheets, Made in USA, Sustainably Sourced From American Family Tree Farms, 92 Bright, Acid Free, Economical Multipurpose Printer Paper, 113640C • Amazon Business $28.78 1 $28.78
Softsoap SS LHS 50F CS SP AB CRISP CLEAN, 3.605 Ounce • Amazon Business $19.33 1 $19.33
Dial Liquid Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, Moisturizing Aloe, Pump, 7.5 oz • Amazon Business $8.95 2 $17.90
Bememo 12 Pieces 6 Colors Pencil Pouch Zipper File Bags Waterproof Plastic Double Layer for Pen Bag Cosmetics Supplies Travel Accessories • Amazon Business $8.89 2 $17.78
Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer, 10 Fluid Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $15.66 1 $15.66
AmazonBasics Legal/Wide Ruled 8-1/2 by 11-3/4 Legal Pad - Canary (50 Sheet Paper Pads, 12 pack) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$343.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $57.69

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$436.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.08

Total project goal

$513.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $513.87

2 Donors

-$468.87

Donations toward project cost

-$398.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.33

Matching donations from our partners

-$45.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$38.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.75

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 $0.00

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