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Ms. Szachacz from Bridgeport, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It Takes a Village to Build a Classroom

Help me give my students basic tools for them to be successful in their learning.

  • $297 goal

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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

I am so excited to finally be teaching in my own classroom. I never thought that I would be in the place that I am, but it is because of my relationships with my students that have pushed me to become an educator. In my co-teaching year, I have learned a lot, and am ready to take on my own classroom.

By donating to my classroom, you will help provide my first year classroom with the tools they need to increase their academic achievement.

All of these items will be used on a daily basis by my future students.

Ms. Szachacz Geraldine W Johnson School 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.

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Bridgeport, CT 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pen Pal Pen Holders, 50 Pieces per Bag, Assorted Colors (PENPAL-1) • Amazon Business $54.08 1 $54.08
Clipboards, PANDRI 36 Pack Hardboard Office Clipboards, Low Profile Clip, Standard A4 Letter Size, Classroom Supplies, ECO Friendly • Amazon Business $38.95 1 $38.95
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Scissors, BURVAGY 6" Multipurpose Scissors Bulk 36-Pack, Right/Left Handed Comfort-Grip Handles Ultra Sharp Blade Shears Sturdy Sharp Scissors for Office Home School Sewing Fabric Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $29.48 1 $29.48
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Rulers, Bulk Shatterproof 12 Inch Ruler for School, Home, or Office, Clear Plastic Rulers, Assorted Colors, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Boho Rainbow Calendar Bulletin Board Set with Days of The Week, Festival, Seasons, Weather Cards for Classroom Home Office Decoration Supplies 94 Pcs • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Mr. Sketch Scented Water Color Markers, 12 Color Set(20672) • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88

Materials cost

$219.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$252.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.53

Total project goal

$296.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $296.84

1 Donor

-$148.42

Donations toward project cost

-$126.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.26

match offer

-$148.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$126.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.26

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 $0.00

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