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Ms. Austin from Astoria, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calling All Bookmaking Experts!

Help me give my students basic paper and art supplies they need to be creative bookmakers!

  • $351 goal

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My Students

My students are busy learners. All of my students are English Language Learners and need ways to explore English in a social and academic setting. Hands-on experiences help all my students expand their language skills in a fun, exciting way.

My enthusiastic language learners are busy striving to do their best every day.

Each brings their own spirit to learn a new language and culture to our classroom, which enriches our learning. Their range of abilities varies from newcomers to proficient learners. Their parents are working hard to support them at home, yet sometimes language is a major barrier. Our public school is in an urban environment and hosts a large diversity of cultures.

My Project

Over the past few years, we have been using a binding machine to make our published writing even more special. I love how our writing units enable students to become fluent writers, yet it requires lots of paper choices.

My students love to see their work in a complete book, and work harder to complete more writing tasks.

We made so many that we need to replenish our supplies to allow the incoming students to be able to participate in making their own fabulous books.

The assortment of paper choice allows the eager authors to add their own personal color style into their books. The additional binding spines will allow us to continue book making throughout the year. They love adding their artwork to the covers to make it even more special! They absolutely love bookmaking!

Ms. Austin PS 122 Mamie Fay Grades PreK-2

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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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Astoria, NY View local requests

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

28 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ARTEZA Tempera Paint Set for Kids (13.5 US fl oz./400 ml), 16 Rich, Non-Toxic, and Washable Colors Ideal for Finger Painting, Sponge Painting, and Poster Painting • Amazon Business $39.78 1 $39.78
Thermal Laminating Pouches 3 Mil Clear Letter Size Laminating Sheets - 8.5 X 11 Inch (500 pcs/Pack) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Hammermill Paper, Copy Plus Paper, 8.5 x 11 Paper, Letter Size, 20lb Paper, 92 Bright, 10 Reams / 5,000 Sheets (105007C) Acid Free Paper • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/89 gsm, Mixed Carton 5-Color Assortment, 1250 Sheets (22998) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
50 Pcs Paint Brushes with 12 Pcs Paint Pallet Trays for Kids and Adults to Create Art Paint • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Wausau AstroBrights Color Laser/Inkjet Paper, 500 Sheets, Pulsar Pink, 24 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Wausau Astrobrights Heavy Duty Paper, 24 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, Celestial Blue, 500 Sheets (22661) • Amazon Business $13.37 1 $13.37
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 GSM, Martian Green, 500 Sheets (21801) • Amazon Business $13.07 1 $13.07
Exact Vellum Bristol, 8.5" x 11", 67 lb/147 GSM, Cream, 250 Sheets (82371) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Fellowes Plastic Comb Binding Spines, 1/4 Inch Diameter, Black, 20 Sheets, 100 Pack (52366) • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Springhill Colored Paper, Cardstock Paper, Orchid Paper, 67lb, 147gsm, 8.5 x 11, 1 Reams / 250 Sheets - Vellum Card Stock, Thick Paper (057000R) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
TYH Supplies 100-Pack 4 x 6 Inch 5 Mil Clear Hot Glossy Thermal Laminating Pouches Lamination Sheet Laminator Pockets • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pacon Lightweight Super Value Construction Paper 6555, 9" x 12", 10 Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Wausau Paper Vellum Bristol Cover Stock, 250-Sheets, Gray, 8.5 x 11-Inch (82341) • Amazon Business $8.18 1 $8.18
Fellowes 52507 Plastic Comb Bindings, 5/16" Diameter, 40 Sheet Capacity, Black (Pack of 100 Combs) • Amazon Business $6.80 1 $6.80

Materials cost

$263.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$297.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.57

Total project goal

$350.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $350.47

6 Donors

-$290.96

Donations toward project cost

-$247.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.64

match offer

-$59.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$50.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.92

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