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

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Creating a Home Away from Home in the Classroom!

Help me give my students the welcoming new classroom they deserve! As I am beginning a brand new classroom, I am in charge of creating the environment that is both welcome and conductive to learning.

  • $296 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 students come from diverse backgrounds of experiences and families.

Each and every one brings something special to the classroom.

Many of my students are bilingual, or are learning English for the very first time. I am so proud of the students who have worked to translate with them or created a welcome environment for all backgrounds.

This year, I am transitioning from a middle school classroom to early elementary. This means I virtually am starting over with materials and resources and looking for the back to school time to go as smoothly as possible. In this list, I am including culturally responsive books for my new library and materials for my very new classroom.

My Project

This will now be my third year in the classroom, but for the first time I am transitioning away from middle school and into lower elementary. I have also been given the opportunity to inherit a completely new classroom. Classroom environments set the tone for learning and create a welcoming home. This is how I would like to invite students into the classroom. These are just simple classroom supplies to reinforce community with classroom jobs, create learning with place value and number charts, and books in both Spanish and English to respond to the needs and strengths of my wonderful students.

Ms. Longo PS/MS 29 Melrose School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff Small Group Management Pocket Chart – Keep Small Groups Organized and On Task – Help Groups Run Independently - Grommets and Magnetic Strip for Easy Hanging, 26 3/4” x 40 3/4” • Amazon Business $50.96 1 $50.96
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.85 1 $33.85
Organization Center Pocket Chart, Wall File Organizer Folder with 30 File Pockets, 30 Dry-Erase Cards Plus 5 Over The Door Hooks and 8 Wall Hooks, 47 X 42 inch • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Learning Resources Magnetic Pocket Chart Squares, Classroom/Teacher Organizer, All Grades, Set of 4 • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Storex Classroom Caddy, 9.25 x 9.25 x 5.25 Inches, Assorted Colors, Case of 6 (00940U06C) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Counting Caddie and Place Value Pocket Chart • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Tape It Up!: Class Jobs Bulletin Board • Amazon Business $12.63 1 $12.63
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
My First Bilingual Little Readers: Level A: 25 Reproducible Mini-Books in English and Spanish That Give Kids a Great Start in Reading (Teaching Resources) • Amazon Business $9.53 1 $9.53
Teacher Created Materials - TIME For Kids Informational Text: Tornadoes and Hurricanes! - Grade 2 - Guided Reading Level J • Amazon Business $6.55 1 $6.55
25 Easy Bilingual Nonfiction Mini-Books: Easy-to-Read Reproducible Mini-Books in English and Spanish That Build Vocabulary and Fluency—and Support the ... Science Topics You Teach (Teaching Resources) • Amazon Business $5.35 1 $5.35

Materials cost

$218.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.39

Total project goal

$295.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $295.94

5 Donors

-$283.44

Donations toward project cost

-$240.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.51

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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