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Ms. Cruz from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Future Leaders Need Supplies

Help me give my students the classroom supplies such as storage drawers, storage boxes, and Play-Doh they need to have an amazing school year!

  • $589 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

The students at my school can always be described as extremely unique with the biggest hearts of gold. As someone who has worked there for the past 4 years, the students here have always brought a smile to my face and are such forward thinkers in their ideas, questions, and attitudes. So although I have not personally met my students for this school year, I know they will be passionate about learning, and I hope to provide them with the platform to continue growing into amazing individuals.

My Project

All students deserve an amazing classroom stocked with supplies to help them have a successful school year. With the supplies in this order, I plan to make a colorful classroom students can feel at home in and have fun learning in! As a first year teacher, these tools such as paper, folders, pencils, clipboards, will be essential to help setup for the school year and help our classroom function. The funds will also go towards products that will be used to help organize our supplies, display student work, and be used in daily lessons for all subjects. Play-doh for hands-on activities, along with sensory toys for students that need a break during lessons will be such as asset. The first few months in a classroom are crucial for preparing them for the rest of the school year, so I want to make sure that they have the supplies they need in order to succeed and thrive!

Ms. Cruz PS 120 Carlos Tapia Grades PreK-2

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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Brooklyn, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Akro-Mils 26 Drawer 10126, Plastic Parts Storage Hardware and Craft Cabinet, (20-Inch W x 6-Inch D x 10-Inch H), Black • Amazon Business $38.69 1 $38.69
novelinks Transparent 4" x 6" Photo Storage Boxes - 16 Inner Photo Organizer Cases Photo Keeper Picture Storage Containers Box for Photos (Cool-Colored) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Assorted, 36 Count • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $18.74 1 $18.74
Amazon Basics Hanging Folders, Letter Size, Gray, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $9.30 2 $18.60
Pencils Grips - JuneLsy Pencils Grips for Kids Handwriting Posture Correction Training Writing AIDS for Kids Toddler Preschoolers Students Children Special Needs (multicolored24) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Caydo 24 Pieces 12 Colors Children's Artists Fabric Aprons for Kitchen, Classroom, Community Event, Crafts and Art Painting Activity • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Amazon Basics Plastic Clipboards, Black, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
28 Pack Sensory Toys Set, Relieves Stress and Anxiety Fidget Toy for Children Adults, Special Toys Assortment for Birthday Party Favors, Classroom Rewards Prizes, Carnival, Piñata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $14.91 1 $14.91
Mega Bloks First Builders Big Building Bag with Big Building Blocks, Building Toys for Toddlers (80 Pieces) - Blue Bag • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Dry Erase Ticket Holder Pockets 8.5" X 11", Pack of 25 • Amazon Business $14.05 1 $14.05
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Decolore 5 Pack 3 inch Metal Display Stands Black Iron Easel for Plate Stand Plate Holder Display Stands for Picture, Decorative Plate, Book, Photo Easel, Artistic Work (5 pcs, 3 inch) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Teacher Created Resources Watercolor Calendar Bulletin Board - 8971 • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Spot On Dry Erase Desktop Writing Spots Bright Circles 7" (Model: TCR77551) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Dry Erase Erasers, 48 Pieces Mini Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers Dry Erase Erasers Chalkboard Erasers for Home, Classroom, Office • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Amazon Basics Invisible Tape with Dispenser, Clear, .75 x 1296 Inches, 16 Rolls • Amazon Business $12.61 1 $12.61
DreamSky Digital Kitchen Timer with Large Red LED Display, Count Up/Down Timer with Seconds, Magnetic Digital Timer for Cooking/BBQ/Sports/Yoga, Battery Operated Timer with ON/Off Button • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Tap Light Push Lights STAR-SPANGLED Mini Night Touch Light LED Puck Lights Portable Under Cabinet Lighting Battery Operated Powered DIY Stick On Lights Wireless Closet Counter Kitchen Warm White 5Pack • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Foam Dice Set - Bulk Pack of 36, 1.5 Inch Large Assorted Colorful Foam Dice Cubes with Number Dots, Use for Kids, Classrooms, Math Games, Building Toys, Party Supplies by Bedwina • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Command Large Utility Hooks, 7-Hooks, 12-Strips, Organize Damage-Free • Amazon Business $10.61 1 $10.61
Scissors, Niutop 8" All Purpose Ergonomic Comfort Grip Office Scissors Craft Shears Sharp Scissors for Office Home Household Sewing Fabric School Students Older Kids Crafting Scissor Supplies, 3-Pack • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Ogrmar Metal Clip 1.2"-12 Pack Refrigerator Whiteboard Wall Magnetic Memo Note Clip Metal Clip (1.2") • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Bostitch Office Easy Staple Remover, Magnetic Tip, 3-Pack (40000M-BLK-3PK) • Amazon Business $9.78 1 $9.78
Self Adhesive Dots, 1000Pcs(500 Pair Sets) 0.59 Inch Diameter Strong Self Adhesive Dots for Classroom Nylon Sticky Back Coins Hook Loop Strips, Small Circle Dots Stickers Tapes, White • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Mr. Pen- Loose Leaf Binder Ring, 20 Pack, 2 Inch, Binder Rings, Book Rings, Metal Rings for Index Cards, Rings for Flash Cards, Flash Card Rings, Index Card Rings, Clip Rings, 2 Inch Binder Rings • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Master Magnetics - B005HYDC68 Roll-N-Cut Flexible Magnetic Tape Refill - 1/16" Thick x 1/2" Wide x 15 feet. (1 roll), 07518 • Amazon Business $5.84 1 $5.84
Officemate Premium #1 Paper Clips, 1,000 Paper Clips (10 Boxes of 100 Each) (99916) , Silver • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49
BIC Wite-Out Brand EZ Correct Correction Tape, White, Fast, Clean & Easy To Use, Tear-Resistant Tape, 4-Count • Amazon Business $5.48 1 $5.48
Post-it Super Sticky Recycled Notes, 3 in x 3 in, 5 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Bali Collection, Pastel Colors (Lavender, Apricot, Blue, Pink, Mint), 30% Recycled Paper (654-5SSNRP) • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00
Honey-Can-Do DRY-01376 Wood Clothespins with Spring, 100-Pack, 3.3-inches Length,Brown • Amazon Business $4.59 1 $4.59
ARROW 160465 Magnetic Hook (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$463.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$500.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.26

Total project goal

$588.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $588.39

2 Donors

-$283.16

Donations toward project cost

-$259.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.72

match offer

-$283.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$240.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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