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

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It's a Brand New Year, Let's Cheer for School Supplies!

My students need school supplies such as pencils, markers, post-it notes and paper to increase their learning and academic success!!

  • $559 goal

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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 at a great school in the South Bronx where students come to school ready to learn despite their circumstances. Our school is located in a high poverty area and many of our students live in housing projects, shelters or in single parent homes. Despite some of these struggles our students see our school as their second home. They feel safe and loved by all of the staff. We are a true community of learners striving to be a little better each day. Despite this sense of community many of our students are unable to come to school with the supplies they need. I teach third grade literature and art to over sixty students. I teach all the reading and writing fiction units and also incorporate visual thinking strategies using art pieces to develop accountable talk. I often see my school as, "The Little Engine that Could," because every year we make progress. This year we are going to be a city wide Renewal School where we will open our doors to schools in NYC to come visit and see our best practices!

My Project

Purchasing new school supplies for a brand new school year is fun and exciting. Unfortunately, many of the families at my school are unable to purchase all the supplies requested by teachers because they can't afford them or lack the access to these supplies. I want to relieve any stress from students and their families that can't afford school supplies and keep their focus on the learning. They shouldn't come to school worrying about things like post its, markers, pencils or sheet protectors.

My project allows my students to begin the school year with supplies they will need to enhance our units of study and help them stay organized.

My students need post it notes to jot down ideas, questions and words they have trouble with. I create mini charts for my students to have as a reference and the sheet protectors will keep those safe!

This project will allow us to start school with everything we need for a productive, fun and organized year.

Ms. Maldonado PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt 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. Maldonado

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

65 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dixon Ticonderoga Laddie Pencil No. 2/HB, 48/Pk • Staples Advantage $41.19 3 $123.57
Post-it Notes, 3 x 3-Inches, Canary Yellow, Lined, 6-Pads/Pack • Amazon Business $5.99 9 $53.91
Staples Nonstick Top-Loading Sheet Protectors, Medium-Weight, Clear, 2.4 mil, 8 1/2" x 11", 200/Bx • Staples Advantage $20.99 2 $41.98
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra-Fine Point, Black, Box of 12 • Amazon Business $5.98 5 $29.90
Post-it Original Notes, Cape Town Collection, Cabinet Pack, 3" x 3", 100 Sheets/Pad, 18/PK • Staples Advantage $25.39 1 $25.39
Bounty Paper Towels, White, Giant Rolls-12 ct • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Post-it Notes, 3" x 5", Canary Yellow, 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $23.09 1 $23.09
Staples Top-Tab File Folders, 1/3 Cut, Manila, LETTER-size Holds 8 1/2" x 11", 250/Bx • Staples Advantage $19.99 1 $19.99
Post-it Notes, 4" x 6", Marseille Collection, Lined, 5 Pads/Pack • Staples Advantage $16.29 1 $16.29
Post-it Notes, 3" x 5", Cape Town Collection, Lined, 5 Pads/Pack • Staples Advantage $13.09 1 $13.09
Mr. Sketch Assorted Scent Markers, 12 Pack (1905069) • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, 24 Markers (2 X Box's of 12), Black (30001) • Amazon Business $11.15 1 $11.15
Mr. Sketch Scented Water Color Markers, 12 Color Set(20672) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Wausau Paper Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb., Assorted Neon, 500/Rm • Staples Advantage $9.78 1 $9.78
Post-it Notes, 1-3/8" x 1-7/8", Cape Town Collection, 12 Pads/Pack • Staples Advantage $8.49 1 $8.49
Staples Brights, 8 1/2" x 11", Blue, 24 lb., 500 Sheets/Rm • Staples Advantage $6.99 1 $6.99
Staples Reinforced Filler Paper, Wide Ruled, 8" x 10 1/2", 100 Sheets • Staples Advantage $1.55 4 $6.20

Materials cost

$437.77

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$474.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.71

Total project goal

$558.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$558.05

10 Donors

-$550.99

Donations toward project cost

-$474.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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$0.00

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