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Ms. Ellisa from Brooklyn, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keep It Together: A Cinch Machine for Long-Lasting Learning!

Help me give my students a Cinch Machine to help maintain materials for longer use!

  • 1 donor
  • $200 still needed

expires Jun 08

  • 1 donor
  • $200 still needed
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My Project

The Cinch Machine, along with supplies and printer ink, will make a significant difference in my students' learning by allowing us to create high-quality, durable learning materials that can be used repeatedly. With the Cinch Machine, I can bind student projects, interactive notebooks, and resource guides, ensuring they remain intact and accessible throughout the school year. The printer ink will allow us to produce colorful, engaging handouts, charts, and learning materials that are not only informative but visually stimulating. This will help students stay engaged and retain information more effectively.

My goal for this project is to foster a learning environment where students have the tools they need to create, explore, and express their ideas in lasting ways.

By having access to a Cinch Machine and the supplies, my students will be able to create personal projects, reference materials, and group work that they can use for ongoing study and reflection. I hope this will inspire a sense of ownership and pride in their learning journey while also promoting collaboration and creativity.

What makes my students special is their curiosity, creativity, and determination to succeed despite challenges. They come from diverse backgrounds and face different obstacles, but they are eager to learn and explore new ways of thinking. By providing them with the tools to enhance their projects and presentations, I can help them bring their ideas to life and empower them to take ownership of their learning in a meaningful way.

Ms. Ellisa PS 770 New American Academy Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

Half 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
We R Memory Keepers, Cinch Book Binding Machine 2, Pink/White, Easy to Use Design with Slide Ruler, Compatible with Wire or Spiral Coils, Make Professional Books, Notebooks, Calendars and More • Amazon Business $90.99 1 $90.99
Chengu 20 Pcs Cinch Wire Binding Wire Twin Binding Spines Twin Loop Wire Binding Spines Double Binding Ring Coil for Document Notebook File Making(1 Inch,Fresh Colors) • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
EPSON 522 EcoTank Ink Ultra-high Capacity Bottle Color Combo Pack (T522520-S) Works with EcoTank ET-2720, ET-2800, ET-2803, ET-2840, ET-4700, ET-4800, ET-4810 • Amazon Business $37.79 1 $37.79
Chipboard Sheets 8.5" x 11" - 100 Sheets of 22-Point Kraft Board for Crafts, DIY Projects, and Packaging - Durable Alternative to Cardboard Sheets and MDF Board • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
We R Memory Keepers Cinch Needle Nose Wire Cutters, Precision Metal Wire Cutting & Bending Tool with No-Slip Grip, Wire Cutters for Book Binding, Blue • Amazon Business $8.63 1 $8.63

Materials cost

$209.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$242.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.79

Total project goal

$285.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $285.26

1 Donor

-$86.00

Donations toward project cost

-$73.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.90

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 $199.26

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