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Mrs. Nicolai from Maspeth, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me Replenish My Students' Classroom Supplies!

Help me give my students some of the things we need to have a more "normal" classroom experience (Mobile Whiteboard with stand, iPad chargers, paper towels and spray cleaner, and other supplies.

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My Students

I teach a self-contained middle school class in a school for students with special needs. Most of my students suffer from Autism Spectrum Disorder or Emotional Disabilities that interfere with their ability to focus on classwork and learn effectively. We work hard to help them manage their feelings and frustrations in healthy ways so they can focus their energy toward mastering the classwork necessary to get them re-introduced to the general-education classroom, whenever that is possible.

My Project

It seems that the harsh cleaning products that we used to combat Covid over the past 18 months have ruined some of our classroom supplies. The great sanitizing efforts we have made to keep our students healthy and safe from viral infection have taken their toll on many of our necessary everyday learning supplies, like whiteboards, iPad chargers, and erasers. Securing supplies like these from the DOE store is possible, but it often takes months of red-tape and filling out forms to acquire, time better spent helping students catch up on what they missed in the disruption of the pandemic. Without basic adequate supplies like whiteboards or iPad chargers, my students can often become frustrated and shut down due to symptoms of their disabilities. They have overcome so many hurdles already, and I'm trying to get them back to the most normal routine as possible, as quickly as possible. I'm hoping that the generous people of the internet can help me do that. Also, I included some less-caustic cleaning products in this donation in hopes that we can keep our things clean and safe without damaging them in the future.

Mrs. Nicolai PS 009 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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Maspeth, 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

12 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
VIZ-PRO Double-Sided Magnetic Mobile Whiteboard,72 x 40 Inches Aluminium Frame and Stand • Amazon Business $288.90 1 $288.90
iPad Charger,20W USB C Fast Charger for iPad Pro 12.9 in 5th/4th/3rd Generation, New iPad mini 6th Generation,2021/2020/2018 iPad Pro 11 inch,iPad Air 4th Gen,Wall Block with 2 Pack 6.6ft USB C Cables • Amazon Business $24.99 3 $74.97
Brawny Tear-A-Square Paper Towels, 16 Double Rolls = 32 Regular Rolls, 3 Sheet Size Options, Quarter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $31.95 1 $31.95
Method All-Purpose Cleaner Spray, Plant-Based and Biodegradable Formula Perfect for Most Counters, Tiles, Stone, and More, French Lavender Scent, 828 ml Spray Bottles, 8 Pack, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $23.73 1 $23.73
Dry Erase Boards [12pc Double Sided] Lapboards with ClearWipe Coating! Small White Boards - 9" x 12" Mini White Boards for Students, Classroom Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $19.50 1 $19.50
Mr. Pen- Emoji Dry Erase Eraser, 8 Pack, Dry Erase Eraser, Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser, Cute Smiley Magnetic Dry Erasers, Whiteboard Eraser, Mini Dry Erase Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Erasers, Dry Erasers. • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98

Materials cost

$451.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$487.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.08

Total project goal

$573.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $573.88

3 Donors

-$286.94

Donations toward project cost

-$243.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.04

match offer

-$286.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$243.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.04

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 $0.00

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