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Ms. Melo from Bronx, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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In Living Color

My students need a color printer, laminator, folders, highlighters, labels and other classroom essentials in order to keep our work organized.

  • $843 goal

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Ms. Melo has another project! Donate to For the Girls: Building Confidence Through Period Education! to help her classroom.

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Help Ms. Melo

Ms. Melo has another project! Donate to For the Girls: Building Confidence Through Period Education! to help her classroom.

$1,783 - 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 Students

I teach a diverse group of students that are English Language Learners. My students come from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. My students are learning to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language and are doing so with a smile. They are beyond special because they are part of an ever-evolving neighborhood in the Bronx. Many of my students speak Spanish and serve as translators in their home! Some of my students have mild to moderate special needs and are thriving while learning English.

"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all" Aristotle

I encourage my students to build each other up and respect each other as individuals, motivating them to reach their full potential in all areas of their life, while showing them kindness really goes a long way.

My Project

My classroom supply list consists of basic classroom essentials that provide my students with structure, organization and a colorful environment. The supplies list will make a huge difference in my students' leaning environment. The pencil, highlighters, calendars, paper, rewards and activities will provide them the necessary tools to complete their assignments while building the self confidence needed to be successful.

I believe that a colorful, stimulating and interactive leaning environment helps students feel excited about school and the learning process.

My students will greatly benefit from having a color printer in their classroom. I would love to print and display student work, rewards, essays and projects with vibrate colors versus plain black and white. Its also great to have a copy machine accessible when they need additional copies or support on the spot. Please help me achieve this goal in providing my students with a rich learning experience.

Ms. Melo PS 1 Courtlandt School Grades 3-5

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 Ms. Melo

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

50 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-3720 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Copier, Scanner with Wi-Fi Direct • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Epson T702XL-BCS DURABrite Ultra Black High Capacity and color Combo Pack Standard Capacity Cartridge Ink • Amazon Business $71.29 1 $71.29
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers, Set of 4 • Amazon Business $13.89 4 $55.56
Scotch TL901 Thermal Laminator 2 Roller System with 110 Assorted Pouch Sizes and Bonus US Office Supply Luggage Tags • Amazon Business $44.00 1 $44.00
Epson T702120-D2 DURABrite Ultra Black Dual Pack Standard Capacity Cartridge Ink • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pad, 25 x 30.5 Inches, 30-Sheet Pad (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $30.91 1 $30.91
Electric Pencil Sharpener - Battery Operated (No Cord) - Ideal For No. 2 and Colored Pencils (Drawing, Coloring) - Small and Durable - Kid Friendly - Artist , Students , and Professionals • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Smead Economy Two-Pocket File Folder, Up to 100 Sheets, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 50 per Carton (87863) • Amazon Business $19.03 1 $19.03
Post-it Tabletop Easel Pad, 20 x 23-Inches, White, 20-Sheets/Pad • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Hefty Slider 2.5 Gallon Jumbo Storage Bags, 12 Count (Pack of 3) 36 Bags Total • Amazon Business $18.82 1 $18.82
Dixon Ticonderoga Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Box of 96, Yellow (13872) • Amazon Business $9.02 2 $18.04
Creative Teaching Press Upcycle Style Calendar Set Bulletin Board (7061) • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
Sharpie Accent Tank Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Green, 36-Count • Amazon Business $16.82 1 $16.82
Teacher Created Resources 20634 Foam: Reading Comprehension Cubes • Amazon Business $15.43 1 $15.43
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4-Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $12.04 1 $12.04
Evelots 6 Magazine/File Holders & Labels,Assorted Colors & Styles,Multi-Colored • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Georgia-Pacific Spectrum Standard 92 Multipurpose Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 1 box of 3 packs (1500 Sheets) (998606) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Ziploc Storage Bags, Gallon, 150 Count • Amazon Business $11.70 1 $11.70
Fun Express Colorful Name Tag Labels - 200 Stickers • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Scotch Magic Tape, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Boxed, 6 Rolls (810K6) • Amazon Business $9.82 1 $9.82
Teacher Created Resources Black Polka Dots Hand Pointer (20678) • Amazon Business $9.44 1 $9.44
EHME Super Sticky Notes 3" x 4", The To Do List Notepad, Easy Post Lined Notes, 6 Pad/Pack, 100 Sheet/Pad, Six Colors. • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape, 1.88 x 800 Inches, Pink Dispenser (142-PC) • Amazon Business $8.13 1 $8.13
Paper Mate Profile Ballpoint Pens, Bold (1.4mm), Blue, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.10 1 $8.10
Ziploc Sandwich Bags - 125-Count • Amazon Business $7.83 1 $7.83
Westcott 8" Straight Titanium Bonded Scissors, Grey/Yellow, 2 Per Pack • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 16-Pack, Assorted • Amazon Business $7.44 1 $7.44
Ziploc Big Bags, Large, 5 Count • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Ziploc Big Bag Double Zipper, 3 Jumbo Big Bags • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79
Trend T79741 Ready Letters Playful Combo Set, Black, 4"h, 216/Set (TEPT79741) • Amazon Business $6.74 1 $6.74
Redi-Tag Divider Sticky Notes 60 Ruled Notes, 4 x 6 Inches, Assorted Neon Colors (29500) • Amazon Business $6.52 1 $6.52
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12-Count • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Large, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Bold (1.4mm), Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97
Ktrio 3 PCS Magnetic Staple Remover Push Style Remover Professional Easy Staple Remover for School, Office and Home-Blue • Amazon Business $5.85 1 $5.85
Swingline Desk Stapler, Commercial, 20 Sheets Capacity, Black (S7044401) • Amazon Business $5.75 1 $5.75
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 4 in x 6 in, Rio de Janeiro Collection, Lined, 4 Pads/Pack, 45 Sheets/Pad (4621-SSAU) • Amazon Business $5.43 1 $5.43
Carson-Dellosa Black and White Dots Border (108220) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Gorilla 6071202 Duct Tape, 1.88" x 12 Yd, Silver • Amazon Business $4.84 1 $4.84
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 4-Count • Amazon Business $3.47 1 $3.47
Stanley TRA704T 1/4-Inch Heavy Duty Staples, Pack of 1000 • Amazon Business $1.65 1 $1.65

Materials cost

$676.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$716.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.45

Total project goal

$842.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $842.99

10 Donors

-$421.49

Donations toward project cost

-$358.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.22

match offer

-$421.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$358.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.22

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