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Ms. Gukassey from Rego Park, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Full STEAM Ahead 2021

Help me give my students the STEAM supplies that will allow them to create, problem solve, work together while learning.

  • $559 goal

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My Students

As a teacher in a low-income, high poverty school district, I work with students who are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences.

Most of my students receive free lunch based on their socioeconomic status.

These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as typical. From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hoping to inspire even our earliest learners to continue on a path of academic excellence.

My Project

STEAM based education teachers children more than science and mathematics concepts. The focus on hands on learning with real world applications helps develop a variety of skill sets including creativity and 21st century skills.

These materials will allow students to use their science, engineering, art and mathematical skills to create various projects.

After a year and a half of mostly learning at home, STEAM is an opportunity for the students to collaborate, learn how to problem solve together, build resiliency and learn in a joyful way. Thank you for your support.

Ms. Gukassey PS 175 Lynn Gross Discovery Grades PreK-2

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Rego Park, NY View local requests

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

400 students impacted 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brain Blox Wooden Building Blocks for Kids - Building Planks Set, STEM Toy for Boys and Girls (300 Pieces) • Amazon Business $58.99 3 $176.97
Crayola Triangular Crayon Classpack, 16 Assorted Colors, 256 Count ,Large • Amazon Business $60.31 2 $120.62
Maped Black'Peps Jumbo Triangular Graphite #2 Pencils without Erasers x46 - School Pack (854059) • Amazon Business $23.36 5 $116.80
Acerich 600 Pcs Pipe Cleaners 30 Colors Chenille Stems for Valentine Day DIY Art Craft Decorations (6 mm x 12 Inch) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98

Materials cost

$438.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$474.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.81

Total project goal

$558.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $558.76

9 Donors

-$459.95

Donations toward project cost

-$398.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.49

Matching donations from our partners

-$90.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$76.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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 $0.00

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