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Mr. Cruz from New York, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Equal, Accessible and Safe Education for All.

Help me give my students personal, basic school supplies of their own such as pencils, crayons, glue, pencil cases, etc. Having their own supplies will help learning whether remote or in school.

  • $344 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

“We know that equality of individual ability has never existed and never will, but we do insist that equality of opportunity still must be sought". - Franklin D. Roosevelt

My second and third grade students attend a progressive Title I elementary school in New York City.

They come from different backgrounds and have diverse heritages and experiences. They attend a dual-language (English and Spanish) school and are in an ICT setting.

We ensure that this happens by giving them project time where children use their creativity to explore the materials in our classroom setting. Through this exploration they not only take ownership of their own learning but also build confidence in themselves when completed.

My Project

I teach in NYC, the initial epicenter of the COVID 19 crisis in the United States. We are about to reopen our school system and I would like to have my students return to a classroom that has all of the materials they need while also maintaining social distance. Although some families have opted to work remotely, students still need the tools to be able to succeed as well as take mental breaks and explore their creativity from home.

I strongly believe that once students are given the appropriate resources, they have the ability to maximize their learning while resting assure the classroom community is safe and unified.

It would greatly help my class to have all of the students with basic supplies to call their own such as crayons, pencils, glue etc. Whether children are in school or working from home, the goal is to give each child the opportunity to have the same materials. These troubling times have hit us all differently and students should be able to expect to have the supplies they need whether in their homes or in their class. By personalizing these materials for the students, we minimize contact with shared materials and limit the spread of COVID - 19.

We would very much appreciate any help you can give us to receive these materials.

Thank you!

Mr. Cruz Castle Bridge School Grades 3-5

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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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

24 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, Back to School Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Galadim Kids Scissors (36 Count Teacher Pack, Pointed-tip, 5.5 Inch) - 5.5’’ Soft Touch Pointed School Student Scissors Shears GD-016-P-K (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $35.49 1 $35.49
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $30.05 1 $30.05
Mr. Pen Handheld Metal Pencil Sharpener with 2 Holes, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $5.99 5 $29.95
JARLINK 20 Pack 10 Colors Zipper Mesh Pouch, Pencil Pouch Zipper File Bags Multipurpose Travel Bags for Office Supplies Cosmetics Travel Accessories Multicolor • Amazon Business $13.79 2 $27.58
Blue Summit Supplies Pink Erasers, Bulk Erasers for Art, School, and Office Use, Classroom Set, 36 Pack • Amazon Business $13.49 2 $26.98
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Washable, 60 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $26.40 1 $26.40
eBoot 12 Pack Wood Ruler Student Rulers Wooden School Rulers Office Ruler Measuring Ruler, 2 Scale (12 Inch and 30 cm) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49

Materials cost

$257.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$291.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.49

Total project goal

$343.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $343.27

5 Donors

-$175.16

Donations toward project cost

-$168.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.77

match offer

-$145.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$123.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.95

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 $0.00

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