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Mrs. Somma from Paterson, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Memories

Help me give my students laminated projects to give to their families to last a lifetime.

  • $204 goal

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Mrs. Somma has another project! Donate to Spring Time Essentials Needed to help her classroom.

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Help Mrs. Somma

Mrs. Somma has another project! Donate to Spring Time Essentials Needed to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $75.
2X

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 Project

The items I selected are needed. Laminating their projects gives them a sense of pride! They view their project as a masterpiece.

We have been using laminating sheets for projects so their families can have them for many years to come.

The second item we need are gift bags. My third grade class received winter necessities from Donors Choose to get them through the winter months. I can't wait to give them it- but I need gift bags and tissue paper for them. I have 50 students to give to. Lastly, borders for our bulletin boards. They make our projects POP! Please help me with replenishing materials my class needs.

Mrs. Somma Elementary School 7 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

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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Paterson, NJ View local requests

More than 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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HERKKA 200 Pack Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $20.95 3 $62.85
Brothersbox Small Brown Paper Bags with Handles 100PCS Kraft Paper Bags with Handles Paper Gift Bags Bulk, 5.25*3.25*8 Inch Kraft Bags with Handles for Birthday Party Grocery Retail Shopping Business • Amazon Business $17.59 2 $35.18
Geyee 360 Pcs Holiday Bulletin Board Borders Decorative Scalloped Border Trim Summer 4th of July Back to School Fall Halloween Christmas Bulletin Board Trim for Classroom School, 12 Design (Novel) • Amazon Business $28.79 1 $28.79
American Greetings 40 Sheets 20 in. x 20 in. Bold Colored Tissue Paper for Birthdays, Holidays, and All Occasions • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98

Materials cost

$140.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$172.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.51

Total project goal

$203.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $203.42

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$100.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$85.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.87

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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