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Ms. Szachacz from Bridgeport, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From the Ground Up!

Help me give my students materials to benefit them in their life long learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Szachacz's classroom raised $265

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

It is a very exciting time in my life where I am preparing for my first year classroom, but I need your help. During my year of co-teaching I realized how much students had impacted my life, so help me impact theirs.

Help me to give students the tools (crayons, markers, glue, paper) that will make a difference in their education.These items will be used by my future students every day.

I wish to make a difference in my students lives, and these items are just a step in that direction.

Thank you for considering to help me in creating a safe, and comfortable learning environment where students will be able to thrive.

Ms. Szachacz Geraldine W Johnson 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.

Bridgeport, CT View local requests

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

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Dry Erase Markers Bulk, Liqinkol 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $39.89 1 $39.89
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count - Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $11.07 3 $33.21
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7g, 60 Count • Amazon Business $23.58 1 $23.58
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Joyful" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91624) • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Crayola Bulk Crayon Set, Colors of The World, Multicultural Crayons, School Supplies, 6 Sets of 24 Colors • Amazon Business $8.94 2 $17.88
Crayola Construction Paper, 240 Count, Bulk School Supplies For Kids, 2-Pack School Paper • Amazon Business $14.74 1 $14.74

Materials cost

$191.78

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$224.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.65

Total project goal

$264.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$264.31

3 Donors

-$132.16

Donations toward project cost

-$112.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.82

match offer

-$132.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$112.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.82

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$0.00

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