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Mrs. Passarelli from New Haven, CT is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Kindergarten Classroom!!!!

My students need 20 different learning tools such as pocket charts and story wands.

  • $793 goal

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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

Have you ever tried to learn with No materials? My students face this problem every day.... Please help them solve their problem!!

My students come from less than desirable circumstances.

Most do not have money to buy necessary school supplies such as pencils, erasers, crayons, etc. Funding is limited in our district and we have 40 schools that need to share what little is available. Last year our school ran out of money in January and teachers were not given copy paper, writing paper, or any other needed materials for the rest of the year. It was the students who suffered. Students in our school come into kindergarten already behind. Last year, I had some students who did not know their last names. Most of the time my students are only exposed to educational materials at school. They need different ways to learn like music, hands on materials, and other creative activities.

My Project

The materials I requested help to reach my students on all different levels. Music is one way to reach students who may not be able to learn in the "conventional" way. It is fun, exciting, and easy to remember important information. Pocket charts provide for a more hands on approach. This allows for interactive learning, and inspires a desire to learn. Last but not least is the egg buzzer and the stop light. There are unlimited options for educational games and learning opportunities. Kids love a little competition to keep things interesting and fun!

We, as teachers are asked to create miracles with limited supplies, and this year I vowed I would do everything in my power to help make learning easier and more fun, to instill a desire to learn.

By helping out a beginning teacher, you are helping next year's class and all other following classes... Think about all the kids who will be inspired to learn at their first stop on their voyage through the educational system. Please Help! You would want someone to help your child!

Mrs. Passarelli Clinton Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Beginning To Read Puzzle Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $42.10 1 $42.10
Alphabet Center Pocket Chart • Kaplan Early Learning Company $30.06 1 $30.06
Word Families Center Pocket Chart • Kaplan Early Learning Company $30.06 1 $30.06
Blends Center Pocket Chart • Kaplan Early Learning Company $30.06 1 $30.06
Sing Along And Learn Book With 5 CD's • Kaplan Early Learning Company $25.76 1 $25.76
ABC Sing Along Flip Chart & CD • Kaplan Early Learning Company $21.46 1 $21.46
Word Family Sing Along Flip Chart & CD • Kaplan Early Learning Company $21.46 1 $21.46
Kids Poems: Kindergarten • Kaplan Early Learning Company $12.86 1 $12.86
Kids Poems: 2nd Grade • Kaplan Early Learning Company $12.86 1 $12.86
Art Across the Alphabet • Kaplan Early Learning Company $12.86 1 $12.86
Eggspert • Kaplan Early Learning Company $29.95 1 $29.95
THE ORIGINAL YACKER TRACKER -- Classroom Communication Management; Learning Advantage. The Original Yacker Tracker. • Quill $62.99 1 $62.99
CB500X - Dr. Seuss Classics Library • Lakeshore Learning $85.00 1 $85.00
CF616 - 1-100 Pocket Chart Kit • Lakeshore Learning $19.99 1 $19.99
LA964 - Adjustable Pocket Chart Stand • Lakeshore Learning $49.95 1 $49.95
JJ728 - Story Wands • Lakeshore Learning $22.95 1 $22.95
JJ370 - Tabletop Pocket Chart Stand • Lakeshore Learning $19.95 2 $39.90
FF406 - Learning Center Pocket Charts - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 1 $29.95
RA414 - Tabletop Paper Center • Lakeshore Learning $24.95 1 $24.95
JJ271 - Traditional Manuscript - Pre K-K • Lakeshore Learning $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$612.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.97

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$689.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.00

Total project goal

$792.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $792.31

6 Donors

-$776.51

Donations toward project cost

-$689.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.80

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