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

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Fresh Start For September

Help me give my students all the supplies they need to start a new school year.

  • $713 goal

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My Students

I teach in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom. My students are a very diverse bunch that walk into the classroom every day full of life, ready to learn, and excited for what is in store for them that day. My students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I make sure to provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences. Every day is an adventure with many hidden treasures to discover. I feel very fortunate to influence their lives, as they do mine.

My Project

With the summer coming to an end, I can't help but start to think about September and the new group of second graders who will be coming in. It can be very challenging for parents to find and purchase all the school supplies that are needed every year.

Having all the necessary supplies in place will make it easier to start a new school year.

Each child would be provided with all the supplies for each subject and with enough pencils to last the school year.

We incorporate many projects into every unit and, with the Sharpies and card stock, the children will be able to make beautiful covers for all of their published writing pieces and make math games to help them learn.

It would be very nice to have the students come in on the first day with all the supplies they need already in the classroom for them so we can focus on learning from day one!

Ms. Ioannou
Grades PreK-2
    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

    This project will reach 32 students.

    4 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, Black, 36/Pack (2003894) • Staples Advantage $41.19 3 $123.57
Ticonderoga Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Medium Lead, 30/Pack (13830) • Staples Advantage $6.49 12 $77.88
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 36/Pack (1884739) • Staples Advantage $21.87 3 $65.61
Advantus Super Stacker Stackable Pencil Box - Plastic - Clear • Staples Advantage $2.63 20 $52.60
Cynthia Rowley Copy Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", 92 Bright, 20 LB, Case of 10 reams • Quill.com $50.99 1 $50.99
Staples Electric Pencil Sharpener, Gray/Silver, Each (21835) • Staples Advantage $41.14 1 $41.14
Pentel Hi-Polymer Latex Free Eraser, 3/Pack (ZEH10BP3) • Staples Advantage $2.59 10 $25.90
Neenah Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11" (US letter), Bright White, 250/Pack (91904) • Staples Advantage $12.39 2 $24.78
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, Dozen (37001) • Staples Advantage $8.23 3 $24.69
Advantus Stackable Crayon Box • Staples Advantage $2.09 8 $16.72
Astrobrights Vintage Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21003/22003) • Staples Advantage $13.77 1 $13.77
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12" x 18, Bright Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets • Staples Advantage $6.79 2 $13.58
Staples Ruled 4" x 6" Index Cards, White, 500/Pack (50989) • Staples Advantage $11.49 1 $11.49
Staples Blank 3" x 5" Index Cards, White, 500/Pack (51010) • Staples Advantage $6.99 1 $6.99
Staples Ruled 3" x 5" Index Cards, White, 500/Pack (51009) • Staples Advantage $6.99 1 $6.99
Staples Index Cards, Ruled, Assorted Neon Colors, 3" x 5", 300/Pk • Staples Advantage $6.29 1 $6.29
Pacon SunWorks Construction Paper, 58 lbs., Assorted Colors, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $1.49 3 $4.47

Materials cost

$567.46

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$605.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.94

Total project goal

$712.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$712.91

2 Donors

-$348.00

Donations toward project cost

-$310.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.20

Matching donations from our partners

-$347.26

Match offers toward project cost

-$295.17

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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