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

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Joy of Writing

Help me give my students writing utensils that will bring joy in writing for my 1st grader.

  • $191 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

Students in my class are curious and inquisitive. They come from diverse backgrounds. Their differences make our class community rich and interesting. They are kind and compassionate towards each other’s differences. They love helping each other learn. They come to school every day ready to learn and share what they know.

My students are very expressive about their thoughts and feelings.

They are not afraid to make mistakes or ask questions.

Most of my students do not have books at home to read. They bring books from school every day and bring them back the next. The books in our classroom are outdated which makes it hard for students to relate what they are reading to their life.

My Project

Pen will ease a lot of downward pressure compared to pencils in young writers hand while they are also trying to make fine motions side to side. This is physically impossible for many young children with less-strong muscles, and is very tiring even for adults. .

Pencils encourage the erasing trap -- two minutes writing to five minutes erasing and at the end of the hour of hard work, nothing to show but a filthy piece of blank paper and a lot of frustration.

Writing with pens will remove this distraction and frustration.

Ms. Sherpa PS 54 Grades PreK-2

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. Sherpa

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

39 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lelix Felt Tip Pens, 15 Green Pens, 0.7mm Medium Point Felt Pens, Felt Tip Markers Pens for Journaling, Writing, Note Taking, Planner, Perfect for Art Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $15.98 2 $31.96
Marbrasse Upgraded Wooden Pencil Holder, Pen Organizer for Desk with 15 Compartments + Drawer, Desktop Stationary Storage Organizer Caddy, Easy Assembly (Cherry Color) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Lelix Felt Tip Pens, 15 Black Pens, 0.7mm Medium Point Felt Pens, Felt Tip Markers Pens for Journaling, Writing, Note Taking, Planner, Perfect for Art Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Lelix Felt Tip Pens, 15 Black Pens, 0.7mm Medium Point Felt Pens, Felt Tip Markers Pens for Journaling, Writing, Note Taking, Planner, Perfect for Art Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Lelix Felt Tip Pens, 15 Black Pens, 0.7mm Medium Point Felt Pens, Felt Tip Markers Pens for Journaling, Writing, Note Taking, Planner, Perfect for Art Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Lelix Felt Tip Pens, 15 Black Pens, 0.7mm Medium Point Felt Pens, Felt Tip Markers Pens for Journaling, Writing, Note Taking, Planner, Perfect for Art Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
12 Packs 600 Pieces Transparent Sticky Notes Waterproof Clear Translucent Sticky Notes for Book, See Through Self Memo Pad Adhesive Message Reminder for Studying and Reading,3 Sizes • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$129.86

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$161.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.55

Total project goal

$190.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$190.36

1 Donor

-$190.36

Donations toward project cost

-$161.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.55

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$0.00

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