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Mrs. Zink-Seip from Jamaica, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Culturally Diverse Materials Need ASAP

Help me give my students basic classroom materials; art supplies and computer ink.

  • $260 goal

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My Students

As a speech and language provider, I see children with various communication weaknesses such as: understanding information that is spoken to them, being able to write down their thoughts, answers or ideas in grammatically correct sentences while remaining on topic in correct sequence, being able to produce speech sound associated with each letter correctly, being able to encode and decode, understand the content of a passage and answer questions about it, understand how sounds are combined to formulate words, how words can be broken down into smaller sounds when trying to read unfamiliar words, being able to carry our multi-step directives.

We are a Title I school which means that the majority of students qualify for free lunch.

Many parents that work two jobs which means less overall communication among family members due to the decreased amount of time spent together. Several of my students do not have access to technology once they leave school. They have a true desire to express their thoughts, feelings, ideas, and answers and want therapy to be presented in a fun and creative ways. I love seeing students succeed. More success occurs when they remain interested and invested in the activity.

My Project

My students deserve accurate representation in the materials they use, day in and day out. Three years ago a 1st grade student began crying when asked to color a picture which included himself. When asked why he was crying he said, "I can't draw me!" When asked why he couldn't do the assignment he replied; "Cause I don't see me in the box; I'm not this color brown." I want my student to have makers, crayons, and colored pencils that would allow them to draw themselves as they are in life.

In my 31 year career I have used an assortment of materials, most of them definitely failed to include diverse models, making it difficult for some of my students to relate to the materials used.

We have been re-enacting many of the photos in my store bought materials. Students also take random photos of each other in various parts of the school with administration, staff and classroom friends. Students then get to print and laminate their imagines on the printer we were gifted with two years ago. They will often do writing assignments related to the photos. We have been out of ink for most of the fall semester. I would love to have it up and running again so that my students can get creative with their writing.

Mrs. Zink-Seip PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop Grades 3-5

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Jamaica, NY View local requests

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

33 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brother Genuine LC30333PKS 3-Pack: 1 Cartridge each of Cyan, Magenta & Yellow & Genuine LC3035BK, Single Pack Ultra High-Yield Black INKvestment Tank Ink Cartridge, Amazon Dash Replenishment Cartridge • Amazon Business $120.47 1 $120.47
HP Everyday Photo Paper for HP Inkjet Printers | Glossy | 5x7 | 60 sheets • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper MATTE (8.5x11 Inches, 50 Sheets) (S041341),White • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Crayola Multicultural Crayons -24 Count (Set of 3 - 8 Packs) • Amazon Business $6.41 1 $6.41
Crayola Colors of The World Markers 24 Count, Washable Skin Tone Markers, 24, Stocking Stuffers, Gift • Amazon Business $5.20 1 $5.20

Materials cost

$188.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$220.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.98

Total project goal

$259.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $259.84

2 Donors

-$170.30

Donations toward project cost

-$148.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.80

match offer

-$85.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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