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

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Let's Learn! But First Let's Get The Basic Class Supplies!

My students need basic school supplies that'll allow them to be prepared and engaged in their learning. Our supply list includes: Dixon Ticonderoga pencils, mini dry erase boards, markers, chart paper, folders, notebooks, bookmarks, etc.

  • $401 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

As a Special Education teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are constantly facing challenges both in and out of school. Many of them are being raised in single parent households/shelters, by grandparents, or foster parents. They receive a free breakfast and lunch based on their socioeconomic status. Even with the many challenges they face, my ultimate goal is to keep things as simple as possible and provide my students with resourceful and significant learning experiences.

My students are a good "different"; They have emotions like me and all come in wanting to learn.

My 3 classes consist of students with a range of disabilities/needs, which include autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual disabilities, English Language Learners, speech & language/hearing impairment and other learning disabilities. Some of the students in my classes read up to 2 to 3 levels below their actual grade level (based on F&P). At least 90% of the students within our school are Latino or African American. These students are our future and I would like to give them a great launch to their successful career full of many experiences and opportunities!

My Project

Can you believe that today there are still many teachers, especially in urban schools, that are working with at-risk students with very few of the necessary resources to support them?!

No teacher should have to worry about not being able to provide the most basic resources for their students.

I consider myself lucky. I've built pleasant relationships with students who grow up in low-income areas with daily struggles. It's truly heart breaking to hear some of their stories and have them show up at my classroom door lacking far more than school supplies.

As I prepare for the 2017-18 school year, I want to make sure my students have the basics for a successful year of learning. I've created this project with the goal of putting a smile on my students' faces as they walk into class, not having to spend time looking for a pencil, Reading/Writing notebook, and class folders. I always tell my students "Every second in Ms. P's ELA class counts!"

With these supplies, I plan to start a new pencil system. This (I will assign a creative name to) will allow all of my students to have enough pre-sharpened pencils (reason I put the sharpener on the list to prepare weekly) and erasers to last them the entire school year. Yay!! The system will help the students build responsibility for their tools as I model with my personal classroom belongings. Students who demonstrate their progress with this system will be rewarded when their pencil pouches are collected every Friday for review/replenishment. Who would've thought that PENCILS & erasers would be one of my nightmares. If you are a teacher or know someone who is, you know what I'm talking about! With your help, we can make this project a reality! We thank you in advance!

Ms. Pichardo Intermediate School 339 Grades 6-8

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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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

36 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dixon Ticonderoga Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Box of 96, Yellow (13872) • Amazon Business $9.02 4 $36.08
X-ACTO TeacherPro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, SmartStop, Black • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pad, 25 x 30.5 Inches, 30-Sheet Pad (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $30.91 1 $30.91
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Lapboard Class Pack, Includes 12 each of Whiteboards, 2 Inch Felt Erasers and Black Dry Erase Markers (35036) • Amazon Business $18.87 1 $18.87
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Large, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.48 3 $16.44
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, Medium Count Flat, 170 ct, 6 Pack. Designs May Vary • Amazon Business $14.16 1 $14.16
Mini Grip Mechanical Pencils (48 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Fresh Scent and Citrus Blend, 225 Count • Amazon Business $12.35 1 $12.35
PURELL Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer, 1 Liter (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $12.27 1 $12.27
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 8-Count • Amazon Business $6.11 2 $12.22
COMIX 2 Pocket Letter Size Poly File Portfolio Folder with Three-Prong Fastners - 12 Pack (Green) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Learning Resources Reading Comprehension Cubes • Amazon Business $11.65 1 $11.65
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Set, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $5.47 2 $10.94
48 Realistic Ocean Animals Kids Bookmarks Under Sea Ocean Classroom Home School • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mr. Pen- 18 Pc Highlighter Set, 6 Gel Bible Highlighter Non Bleed Assorted Color, 6 Narrow Highlighter, 2 Wide Highlighter, 2 Highlighter Pencil, Highlighter Tape with dispenser, Sharpener • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
How to Write an Essay, Grades 6-8 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
How to Write a Paragraph, Grades 6-8 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Learning Resources Writing Prompt Cubes • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
AmazonBasics Retractable Gel Pens - 50 Pack (Assorted Colors) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 16-Pack, Assorted • Amazon Business $6.74 1 $6.74
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12-Count • Amazon Business $5.04 1 $5.04
Oxford Extreme Index Cards, 3 x 5 Inches, Assorted Colors, 100 per pack (04736) • Amazon Business $1.31 2 $2.62
Oxford Half Size Index Cards, 3" x 2.5", Ruled, Assorted Colors, 200/Pack (10010EE) • Amazon Business $1.49 1 $1.49

Materials cost

$305.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$340.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.10

Total project goal

$400.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $400.64

10 Donors

-$200.32

Donations toward project cost

-$170.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.05

match offer

-$200.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$170.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.05

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