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Mr. Spitaleri from Bronx, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Learning for Middle School Students with Special Needs

Help me give my students an opportunity for hands-on learning with these materials!

  • $459 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

My students are residents of the Bronx and primarily live in District 10, one of the largest school districts in New York. My students come from a wide array of cultural backgrounds and many are either the children of immigrants or immigrants themselves. Most of my students receive special education services along with other related services such as speech therapy or counseling. In addition, several are classified as English language learners. Many students struggle with economic opportunities and temporary housing in my school.

My Project

Many of my students have special needs that must be addressed in order to provide them with the highest quality of education possible.

These miniature dry-erase boards with markers will help them express themselves in a kinesthetic manner that provides an alternative to raising their hands and waiting to be called on.

The paper towels will serve as erasers whenever students use these white boards. Also, yellow drafting paper can help students differentiate between a rough and a published draft when working on written assignments. Color coding can serve as a helpful visual cue for students who struggle with fine processing and organizational skills.

Thank you so much for taking time out to learn about my amazing students and to fund my project.

Mr. Spitaleri Junior High School 118 William W Niles 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.

More about Mr. Spitaleri

Bronx, NY 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

120 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Fine Tip, Black Ink, 36/Bx (1921062) • Quill.com $38.24 3 $114.72
Quill Brand Paper Towels, 100% Recycled, 2-Ply, White, 85 Sheets/Roll, 30 Rolls/Carton (7HH290) • Quill.com $27.19 3 $81.57
Staples Dry-Erase Learning Board, 8.9" x 11.8" (44951) • Quill.com $2.29 35 $80.15
Quill Brand Standard Series Ruled Legal Pad 8-1/2x11" Wide Ruled, Canary Yellow, 50 Sheets/Pad, 12 Pack • Quill.com $12.99 6 $77.94

Materials cost

$354.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$389.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.77

Total project goal

$458.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $458.47

3 Donors

-$312.25

Donations toward project cost

-$282.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$126.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$107.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.81

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 $0.00

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