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Mrs. Minelli from Jamaica, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keep Our Children Happy and Healthy!

Help me give my students tools to learn and items that will keep them safe in school.

  • $630 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

My young students are learning in an annex building without a playground for outdoor recess, no library, and insufficient technology. Yet, when they come to my classroom every year, they smile. Our class is diverse and beautiful. I strive to help families and students grow and learn in my classroom. I have a strong home-school connection with my families, which was so important during the COVID pandemic. I love teaching! I love my students and families!

I would love to provide parents with tool kits for their child at home.

Many of the families in our schools are struggling because of the pandemic. They are just starting to get back to work and back on their feet. It hasn't been easy for the families of our school. Our school provided technology for our students so that they could continue their education remotely. It wasn't easy for any of us but we made it through. We faced the challenges together. I love the school community that I work for and want to support them any way I can. Please help me make the 2020-2021 school year a great one! God bless you!

My Project

Soon we'll be back in the school, but not in our classrooms. My students will be using a space in the school, which is not a first grade classroom. We have been displaced because our annex building has poor air ventilation and no WIFI. All the items that we need are going to be used for our mobile classroom. We need items that students will use daily.

The adjustable chart holder has wheels so we can relocate in a room large or small easily.

Students also need crayons, glue sticks, dry erase markers, and PPE so they can learn and remain safe in school.

Mrs. Minelli PS 182 Samantha Smith 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 Mrs. Minelli

Jamaica, 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

32 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12/Pack (SAN86001) • Staples Advantage $15.14 8 $121.12
VX841 BestBuy Standard Crayons 12Color Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
Kleenex Facial Tissue Pocket Packs, 3-Ply, 36 Packs/Ct • Staples Advantage $62.99 1 $62.99
LA964 Adjustable Pocket Chart Stand • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
TT506Z Lakeshore Jumbo Glue Stick Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 4 $51.96
Mellow Gel Hand Sanitizer with Moisturizer and Vitamin E, Original Scent, 2 oz., 24/Pack (ML315) • Staples Advantage $28.99 1 $28.99
Staples Brights Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Bright Yellow, 250/Pack (21107) • Staples Advantage $20.13 1 $20.13
Staples Brights Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Bright Green, 250/Pack (21103) • Staples Advantage $20.13 1 $20.13
RR657 Lakeshore Lapboard Stand • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 2 $11.98
Ethyl Alcohol Wipes, 50 Wipes/Pack (W-07524) • Staples Advantage $2.99 4 $11.96
VR412 SelfInking Date Text Stamp • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Staples Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", 110 lbs, White, 250/Pack (49701) • Staples Advantage $8.03 1 $8.03

Materials cost

$497.26

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$534.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.36

Total project goal

$629.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$629.08

12 Donors

-$450.12

Donations toward project cost

-$382.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$178.96

Match offers toward project cost

-$152.12

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.84

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$0.00

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