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Mrs. Contreras from Staten Island, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fuel for the Body = Fuel for the Mind

My students need snacks, breakfast items and lunch items to help sustain them throughout the day. Some come to school fatigued from not eating breakfast, which greatly impacts their learning.

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My Students

My students range from 6th to 8th grade. They come from a low income community, and do not always have the materials needed to succeed. Some just arrived to the country and are still trying to assimilate and understand the new culture.

Regardless, they apply themselves and strive for the best.

My students are a unique diverse mix of abilities and personalities. Each one has something special to offer the class. They are dedicated and hard working, always applying themselves to the different challenges I place in front of them. I have seen remarkable progress in many of them. Students who arrived just 2-3 years prior reading, writing and discussing topics in class. Actively engaged in their own learning.

The students are mixed from those who have special needs to English Language Learners. They all provide a fresh perspective to the classroom. They enjoy innovative fun new ways to learn including hands-on activities, engaging discussions where they can voice their opinions and discovering new themes and topics. They are dedicated, hard working, but most of all TRUE LEARNERS.

My Project

My students come from a low income neighborhood. Some who just arrived to the county and are still trying to assimilate. Often times students come to school without having eaten breakfast, and they do not have the energy they need to tackle on the school day.

My students need healthy fuel for their bodies so that their minds can be fueled.

These snacks, teas and soups will be a resource to get them through a long day at school. They are healthy options that will assist in fueling their bodies, which will allow them to actively use their minds.

Students will be able to eat a snack if they need it, or have a tea on a cold morning. Soups are will given to those who did not have an opportunity to eat lunch. This will allow them to regain energy for the day.

Mrs. Contreras Intermediate School 51 Edwin Markham Grades 6-8

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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Staten Island, 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

90 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Glaceau Smartwater&reg 1 Liter, 12/Pack • Quill.com $26.34 2 $52.68
Healthy Snack Box 37/BX • Quill.com $33.99 1 $33.99
Healthy Snack Bars Snack Box 23/BX • Quill.com $33.99 1 $33.99
Quaker Popped Rice Snacks Caramel Corn, .91 oz. Bags, 60 Bags/Carton • Quill.com $33.99 1 $33.99
Gatorade Fruit Punch 20 oz. Bottles, 24/Case • Quill.com $30.59 1 $30.59
Gatorade Cool Blue 20 oz. Bottles, 24/Case • Quill.com $30.59 1 $30.59
Welch's Mixed Fruit Snacks 66 Pouches/Box • Quill.com $23.79 1 $23.79
Campbells Microwaveable Soup at Hand Classic Tomato, 10.75 oz. Cans, 8 Cans/Box • Quill.com $22.94 1 $22.94
Campbells Microwaveable Soup at Hand Chicken with Mini Noodles, 10.75 oz. Cans, 8 Cans/Box • Quill.com $19.99 1 $19.99
Minute Maid&reg Apple Juice 10 oz, 24/case • Quill.com $19.00 1 $19.00
Quaker Chewy Granola Bar Variety Pack 60 Count (220-00434) • Quill.com $17.84 1 $17.84
Jif To Go Peanut Butter Dipping Cups, 36 Count • Quill.com $17.84 1 $17.84
Keurig Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Regular, 24 Pack • Quill.com $14.44 1 $14.44
Keurig&reg K-Cup&reg Celestial Seasonings&reg Tea Variety Sampler 22/Pack • Quill.com $12.74 1 $12.74
Lipton K-Cups Natural Energy Premium Black Tea 24/Box • Quill.com $12.74 1 $12.74
Twinings Chai Tea K-Cup Pods, 24/BX • Quill.com $11.89 1 $11.89

Materials cost

$389.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.98

Total project goal

$499.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $499.86

1 Donor

-$249.93

Donations toward project cost

-$212.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.49

match offer

-$249.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.49

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