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

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Important Supplies for Important Learning

Help me give my students supplies to use daily to have a successful school year!

  • $648 goal

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Ms. Melendez has another project! Donate to Clean Room, Clear Minds to help her classroom.

$344 - complete this project and be a hero

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 Project

As this school year comes to an end, I am already looking forward to September, and reflect on the supplies that my classroom will need for the upcoming year. I have been going through my classroom and thinking about what students used and needed the most. Due to financial situations, parents aren't able to send in the necessary supplies their children need. Unfortunately, students are unable to get their work done without these materials. I want to start the school year off with the necessary supplies and materials. My students need basic classroom materials such as crayons, markers, glue, and laminating sheets. These materials will be used throughout the year to organize the room and make charts for writing, reading and math lessons. We will be using the pencils and pens to jot down the interesting information we find while reading our books and during writing time, learning how to write narrative, opinion and information texts! With so many ideas there could never be enough paper or pens! The laminator sheets will aid in keeping charts looking fresh and readily available so learning time isn't wasted. The students will use dry erase markers to engage in mathematics and English language arts to practice numbers, equations, sentences, words, and letters. These small everyday items will make a big difference in their daily lives.

Every student can and will learn if given the opportunity to do so.

Ms. Melendez PS 139 Alexine A Fenty Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Melendez

Brooklyn, 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

12 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magnetic Mobile Whiteborad Dry Erase - 36 X 24 Inches Standing White Board Easel, Height Adjustable Dry Erase Rolling Whiteboard on Wheels with Flipchart Hooks • Amazon Business $98.99 1 $98.99
SUPEASY 16-Tier Wall File Organizer Hanging Wall File Holder for Papers, Folders, Files Clipboard & Magazine Organization Great for Office Home, Black • Amazon Business $54.98 1 $54.98
Electric 2 Hole Punch,VEYETTE Black Hole Punch,Punches Up to of 12-15 Sheets Paper, AC or Battery • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
IRIS USA 6 Pack Fits 8.5" x 11" Portable Project Storage Case with Snap-Tight Latch, Plastic Container for Board Games Scrapbook Paper Magazine Document Kid's Toys Craft Hobby Art Supplies, Clear • Amazon Business $37.06 1 $37.06
Teling 24 Pcs Report Covers with 3 Prong Fasteners Clear Front Presentation Folders Frame View Poly Report Folder Presentation Binder for Paper Document School Office (Black) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
OPNICE Desk Organizers and Accessories, Desk Accessories & Workspace Organizers for Office Supplies, File Organizer Desk Drawer Organizer with 2 Pen Holders, 4 Tier Paper Organizer for Desk(Black) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
AUSTARK 20Pcs Zipper File Bags, PVC Mesh Zipper Pouches, Board Games Storage Bags, Plastic Waterproof Storage Bags for Office School Home Cosmetic Crafts (B4 Size 15 x 11 Inches, White and Black) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers (12ct) Whiteboard Markers for Teachers, Low Odor, Chisel Tip, School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $12.58 2 $25.16
8 Pack Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with Clear Front Pocket and Holes, 3 Prong Folders with Pockets, Pocket Folder with Card Slot for School, Office, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Wireless Charger iPhone Charging Station: 3 in 1 Charger Stand Multiple Devices for Apple - iPhone 15 14 Pro Max 13 12 11 - Watch 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Se - Airpods 3 2 Pro • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Cardinal Economy 3 Ring Binder, 2 Inch, Presentation View, Black, Holds 475 Sheets, Nonstick, PVC Free, 4 Pack of Binders (79522) • Amazon Business $17.29 1 $17.29
Bic Cristal Fun, Ballpoint Pens, Smudge-Proof Writing Pens and Wide Point (1.6 mm), Ideal for School, Purple Ink, Pack of 20 • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
Command Large Utility Hooks, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hooks with Adhesive Strips, No Tools Wall Hooks for Hanging Decorations in Living Spaces, 7 White Hooks and 12 Command Strips • Amazon Business $12.67 1 $12.67
Essex Wares - 9" Wide x 44" Pocket Chart, Black - Sturdy Pocket Chart for Classroom for Sentence Strips - Easy to Use & Hang, Reusable Black Pocket Chart, Tall Chart • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Cardinal Economy 3 Ring Binder, 1.5 Inch, Presentation View, Black, Holds 350 Sheets, Nonstick, PVC Free, 4 Pack of Binders (79519) • Amazon Business $11.15 1 $11.15
100PCS Clear Push Pins Thumb Tacks Cute Push Pins Decorative for Cork Board, Bulletin Board, Memo Board or Wall (Black and White) • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 22 Count • Amazon Business $10.22 1 $10.22
ANCOMEDO 5+1 Pockets Standard Pocket Chart, Clear 5 Pockets Words Chart with Extra Storage Pocket for School Home Office Use,Standard Size:25.2” x 17” Letter Cards, Word Wall and Sentence Strips. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Command Small Wire Toggle Hooks, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hooks with Adhesive Strips, No Tools Wall Hooks for Hanging Decorations in Living Spaces, 10 Clear Hooks and 12 Command Strips • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
Cardinal Economy 3 Ring Binder, 1 Inch, Presentation View, Black, Holds 225 Sheets, Nonstick, PVC Free, 4 Pack of Binders (79512) • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
Oxford Plastic Binder Dividers for 3 Ring Binder, 8 Tab, Multicolor Tabs, 3 Hole Punched, Letter Size, 6 Sets (89601) • Amazon Business $7.82 1 $7.82
120 Pcs Wood Push Pins, Walnut, Standard, Wooden Thumb Tacks Decorative for Cork Boards Map Photos Calendar and Home Office Craft Projects with Box • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$512.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$550.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.15

Total project goal

$647.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$647.67

2 Donors

-$554.27

Donations toward project cost

-$550.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$93.40

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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