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Ms. Ormsbee from Staten Island, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calling All Young Philanthropists!

My project needs 1 copy of each of the eight books from Im like You, Youre like Me: A Childs Book about Understanding and Celebrating Each Other & Recycling.

  • $459 goal

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Over the years, as I've taught third through fifth grade in a Title One public school, I've noticed that students have become engulfed in the world of video games. They've forgotten about the communities and world around them. They've also forgotten how to treat each other; bullying became a big part of the school. Last year, I taught a diverse group of fifth graders and through my lessons, I introduced them to a world they almost forgot-the one they live in everyday. We talked and wrote about topics in our community and world that they wanted to change, or help change. It was an ongoing project from day one. At the end of the year, the students could identify injustices around them and would brainstorm what they could do to help. We even did our part to help families in poverty-stricken countries by raising and donating money. This is the premise for the Philanthropy Club, I'd like to start, for fourth and fifth graders at my school. The students would meet with me and a few other volunteer teachers during lunch two times a week to talk about issues they want to change. The books on the wish list are ones that will help the students get started. The notebooks and folders are where they are going to keep their ideas and the poster boards and markers are for posters they will make to advertise the topic the topic they want to change. By helping us, you'll help us begin to change the world. Remember...it only takes one.

Ms. Ormsbee PS 13 M L Lindemeyer Grades 3-5

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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.

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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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
COMPOSITION BOOK,10X7-7/8,80-SHEETS,WIDE RULED -- Ampad Composition Notebook; Wide Ruled • Quill Corporation $2.06 50 $103.00
Recycling Rhonda Lucas Lucas Donald • Barnes and Noble $6.25 1 $6.25
Recycle!: A Handbook for Kids Gail Gibbons, Gail Gibbons (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Why Should I Recycle? Jen Green, Mike Gordon (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.35 1 $5.35
Nobody Knew What to Do: A Story about Bullying Becky Ray McCain, Todd Leonardo (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $14.35 1 $14.35
The Berenstain Bears And The Bully Stan Berenstain Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain (Illustrator), Jan Berenstain (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain Trevor Romain, Elizabeth Verdick, Elizabeth Verdick (Editor), Trevor Romain (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05
Complete Guide to Service Learning: Proven, Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum, and Social Action Cathryn Berger Kaye, Foreword by Joe Follman • Barnes and Noble $26.95 1 $26.95
I'm like You, You're like Me: A Child's Book about Understanding and Celebrating Each Other - Leader's Guide Cindy Gainer, Cindy Gainer (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $15.25 1 $15.25
SUPER VALUE POSTER BOARD -- Bemiss-Jason Super Value Posterboard • Quill Corporation $13.49 2 $26.98
CRAYOLA MARKERS,CLASSPACK -- Crayola Classpack Markers; Non-Washable, 256 Markers, 8 Assorted Colors • Quill Corporation $71.99 1 $71.99
LEATH 9 X 12 DOUBLE POCKET PORTFOLIO -- Duo-Tang Large-Size 2-Pocket Folders; Green • Quill Corporation $15.29 2 $30.58

Materials cost

$319.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $31.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$376.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.54

Total project goal

$458.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $458.54

1 Donor

-$442.35

Donations toward project cost

-$376.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.19

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