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Ms. Vargas from Brooklyn, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brooklyn Scholars Embracing Refugees Scholars

Help me give my students culturally relevant books that will engage and connect them.

  • $1,149 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

My scholars are sweet, thoughtful and hard-working children; who I am blessed to have taught in second grade and now again in 4th. The beginning of the pandemic, in 2020 occurred with the scholars I have this year-while I was teaching second grade.

Two years after 2020 I am lucky to have a second chance to finish the year with my former 2nd graders now in grade 4.

I am also delighted to say that I have three Spanish-speaking scholars who are refugees. They have joined our family and have been embraced by all the scholars in the room. Together we translate each lesson and work to promote each other‘s ideas, cultures and academic progress.

My Project

These materials will make a difference in my scholars learning by giving them access to culturally relevant texts, as well as hygiene materials. My population of scholars come from a variety of homes. The wipes and socks will be given to the scholars who presently live in temporary housing. They at times do not have access or ability to shower daily. The books will be used both at home and in school to build the children’s confidence and identity.

The scholars love to read books with characters and heroes they can identify with.

The bilingual books will be used for my three scholars who only speaks Spanish and are refugees. My scholars come from Ecuador, Venezuela, and El Salvador. Two of my students have not been in school for more than a year because of where they were located prior. The books will be use to continue connecting my scholars with texts in both languages.

The iPad cases will be given to the bilingual students who are using the iPad to translate with peer, Duolingo and overall work.

Ms. Vargas Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Vargas

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

32 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
New Kid • MahoganyBooks $11.69 14 $163.66
Fiction Assortment (14 Bk Set) Spanish • AKJ Education $119.90 1 $119.90
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
Lysol Professional Cleaner Disinfectants, Clean, 19 Oz., 12/Carton (36241-74828) • Staples $86.99 1 $86.99
FN2924C - Listening Center Headphones • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 4 $67.96
CHESONA iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2021 Case with Keyboard, Keyboard (for 12.9-inch iPad Pro - 5th Generation, 4th/3rd Generation) - Wireless Detachable - with Pencil Holder for 2021 iPad Pro 12.9, Black • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
Canon CL-261 Tri-Color Standard Yield Ink Cartridge (3725C001) • Staples $24.99 2 $49.98
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel, Clean Scent, 1 Fl Oz Travel Size Flip-Cap Bottle with Display Bowl (Pack of 36) – 3901-36-BWL • Amazon Business $36.00 1 $36.00
Canon PG-260 Black Standard Yield Ink Cartridge (3707C001) • Staples $17.99 2 $35.98
Class Act • AKJ Education $16.78 2 $33.56
Rinse Free No Shower Bathing Wipes (40 Pack) | Individual Travel Gym Waterless Adult Body Bath Wash Cloths with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E - 40 Packs • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Men's Charcoal Face + Body Cleansing Wipes - 4 Pack ( 120ct ) • Amazon Business $12.32 2 $24.64
iMieet New iPad Pro 12.9 Case 2021(5th Gen) with Pencil Holder [Support iPad 2nd Pencil Charging/Pair],Trifold Stand Smart Case with Soft TPU Back,Auto Wake/Sleep(Matcha Green) • Amazon Business $22.09 1 $22.09
Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions • AKJ Education $5.10 4 $20.40
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters • AKJ Education $5.10 4 $20.40
Perk Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh & Lemon, 35 Wipes, 3/Pack (PK56666) • Staples $5.29 3 $15.87
Malcolm Little • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
FG744 - Mastering Time Dominoes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Hanes boys Extra Durable Crew Multipack athletic socks, White, Medium US • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$923.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.07

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$975.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$172.23

Total project goal

$1,148.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,148.20

12 Donors

-$725.77

Donations toward project cost

-$635.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.12

Matching donations from our partners

-$400.38

Match offers toward project cost

-$340.32

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.05

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