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

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Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

My students need to develop effective learning skills when they are presented with exciting and engaging learning materials. We need magnetic Write & Wipe Boards, magazine subscriptions, modeling dough, post-it notes, and easel pads.

  • $400 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

What a group! I teach 3rd and 4th grade students in a self-contained 12:1:1 classroom. They are so special!

I am impressed with their drive to learn despite their "emotionally disturbed", "autistic", "learning disabled" and "speech and language impaired" diagnostic classifications.

For the first time in my teaching career, I am teaching students who favor all academic subjects. They enjoy sharing their individuality and uniqueness when we engage in our lively social studies or reading conversations.

I admire them collectively on one particular character trait that is so essential to success in learning -- confidence!

My goal as their teacher is to direct their confidence to enhance their drive to learn and succeed in my classroom.

My Project

I will use the items requested in order to present learning topics in a fun and engaging way. One way students will bring forth their best efforts in academic work is when they are motivated to become engaged in the assigned task. Individualizing learning is a paramount way to differentiate instruction in order to influence all types of learners. For example, I will use the wipe boards and post it paper for group work in order for my students to collaboratively organize and share their ideas. The art supplies will unravel the creative side of each student as they create cover pages with colorful borders to present their assigned writing tasks.

Mrs. Sarikova PS 43 Jonas Bronck Grades 3-5

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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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
PH345 - 18" x 24" Magnetic Write & Wipe Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
TIME For Kids - 3-4 COMBO Bundle - 28 issues / Minimum of 10 subscriptions • TIME for Kids $4.50 10 $45.00
DOUGH MODELING 3.3 LBS TUBS ST/6 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $38.83 1 $38.83
Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pad, 25 x 30.5 Inches, 30-Sheet Pad (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $37.04 1 $37.04
PRESENTATION BOARD SCHOOL SMART 20 X 15 MINI WHITE PACK OF 10 • School Specialty $32.44 1 $32.44
Post-it Greener Notes, 3" x 3", Helsinki Collection, 24 Pads/Cabinet Pack (654R-24CP-AP) • Staples Advantage $28.99 1 $28.99
Avery Removable Print or Write Color Coding Labels, Round, 0.75 Inches, Pack of 1008 (5472) • Amazon Business $4.71 3 $14.13
Eureka Seasons and Holidays Sticker Book • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Avery Round Color Coding Labels, 0.25 Inch Diameter, Assorted Removable, Pack of 480 (6720) • Amazon Business $1.88 3 $5.64
TAPE SCOTCH 3850 HEAVY-DUTY PACKAGING 1.88 IN X 22.2 YD W/DISPENSERS • School Specialty $3.33 1 $3.33

Materials cost

$297.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.46

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$339.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.87

Total project goal

$399.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $399.15

1 Donor

-$399.15

Donations toward project cost

-$339.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.87

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