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Mrs. Mezzano from Staten Island, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Improving Students' Lives: One Classroom Supply at a Time

My students need all of these classroom supplies because they deserve to have a good and organized learning environment, more books to read, and materials that support their individual needs.

  • $1,204 goal

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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

I teach a wonderful First Grade Dual Language class with 22 fun, energized and eager to learn students. They are students from different backgrounds, that speak different languages such as Spanish, Chinese and Polish. It's the most diverse class I have ever taught! And because they are all from different backgrounds and speak different languages, they all have different needs.

Each student in my class deserves the best education and the best welcoming learning environment that feels like a second home!

They all come from different neighborhoods throughout the borough but most of them come from low income communities.

My Project

My students come into the classroom eager to learn something new everyday! These materials such as books in English and Spanish, ink, chart paper, markers, folders, index cards, dry-erased pocket charts, electric sharpener, pocket charts, pencils and other school supplies will help each student stay organized, read more books, and be more prepared for each lesson. Students will use the magnetic letters to practice their sight words, they will use the drawer organizer cart for math centers, and they will use the sign holders for mini charts that students can use as a guide when they work independently. Both of our Spanish and English libraries are running low on books and they love to read! They will benefit from new Spanish and English books. Also, they will benefit from the pencil sharpener because they will be able to sharpen their pencils nice and quick so they can have more time to complete their classwork. The printer ink will be use to print color handouts, visuals, and worksheets for the students. These school supplies such as the chart paper will also help me to create more anchor charts and provide more visuals around the classroom for my English Language Learners students.

All these classroom supplies will help to make each learning day easier and more engaging for my students!

These classroom supplies will improve my student's school lives because a lot of them come from low income communities and their families cannot afford to buy all the materials that were in the supply list at the beginning of the year. Therefore, we are already running low in school supplies and it's only November! We would be super grateful if you donate to our project!

Mrs. Mezzano PS 41 Stephanie A Vierno School Grades PreK-2

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Staten Island, 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
Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pad, 25 x 30.5 Inches, 30-Sheet Pad (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $36.99 4 $147.96
Canon 2945B011 PGI-220 and CLI-221 CMY Ink with PP-201 (50 Sheets) Combo Pack • Amazon Business $62.87 2 $125.74
JJ934 - Spanish Emergent Readers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
GG379 - Reusable Write & Wipe Pockets - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.50 1 $59.50
X-ACTO High Volume Commerical Electric Pencil Sharpener, Model 41, Beige • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
TT933 - Lakeshore Emergent Readers - Set of 20 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Azar 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" Vertical Double Sided Stand Up Acrylic Sign Holder, Clear, 10/Pack • Staples Advantage $48.99 1 $48.99
LC926 - Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 1 $44.99
Seville Classics 10-Drawer Organizer Cart, Translucent Color-Coded • Amazon Business $41.82 1 $41.82
FF406 - Learning Center Pocket Charts - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
LA347 - Learning Center Magnetic Pocket Charts - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
3 Pk, Bazic 2-Pocket Portfolios, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $4.20 5 $21.00
Dixon Ticonderoga Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Box of 96, Yellow (13872) • Amazon Business $10.19 2 $20.38
PP939 - Jumbo Magnetic Ten-Frames - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LK522BU - Heavy-Duty Small Pocket Chart - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
LK522RD - Heavy-Duty Small Pocket Chart - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
LK522GR - Heavy-Duty Small Pocket Chart - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Mind Reader 5 Tier Steel Mesh Paper Tray Desk Organizer, Black • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Post-it Super Sticky 4" x 6" Recycled Notes, 3/Pack • Staples Advantage $14.49 1 $14.49
GIFTEXPRESS Hall Pass Lanyards and School Passes Set of 6 • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
totalElement 50mm (2 Inch) Extra Large Metal Bulldog/Hinge Magnetic Clip, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Assorted, 8/pk (22478) • Staples Advantage $4.95 2 $9.90
Staples Paper Clips, Jumbo, Smooth, 1000/Pk • Staples Advantage $9.49 1 $9.49
Ogrmar Refrigerator Whiteboard Wall Magnetic Memo Note Clip Metal Clip (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $9.46 1 $9.46
Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 12/pk (80699) • Staples Advantage $9.32 1 $9.32
Selizo 100 Pieces Loose Leaf Binder Book Rings (Three Sizes) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Staples Standard Staples; 1/4", 25,000/Box • Staples Advantage $7.99 1 $7.99
Command Wire Hooks Value Pack, Small, White, 9-Hooks (17067-9ES) • Amazon Business $6.20 1 $6.20
NF9765 - Rainbow Sentence Strips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
Sharpie Chisel Tip Permanent Markers, Assorted, 8/pk (38250PP) • Staples Advantage $4.60 1 $4.60

Materials cost

$978.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,022.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$180.50

Total project goal

$1,203.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,203.36

6 Donors

-$1,203.36

Donations toward project cost

-$1,022.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$180.50

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