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Ms. Polonia from New York, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Literacy Centers for Little Learners

My students need laminating pouches, card stock, dry erase markers and phonics games to create more literacy centers and to finish out the year strong.

  • $319 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 students are hungry, not only for the food in the cafeteria, but also for the lessons I teach.

We are a self-contained special education class, which means we are a class of little special learners.

My students are the most charismatic and knowledge-loving kids I have ever seen. Despite their disabilities and the challenges they face. They continue to come to school everyday to feed their thirst for knowledge.

My Project

First thing in the morning, after we unpack, we start our morning work which are differentiated centers. I laminate their worksheets so that we can share and get plenty of uses out of them. At this point in the year, they are reading more and need new and challenging work and literacy centers. This means we need new laminating pouches, dry erase markers, phonics games, and paper to create more centers and activities and finish out the year strong.

My students all have low income families and live in public housing.

Getting school supplies in the beginning of the year was a difficult task. These students are used to hand-me-downs and donated clothing and supplies. I love seeing the look on their faces when they get new presents just for them. I would be so thankful if you could help me brighten up their day and school year.

Ms. Polonia PS 5 Ellen Lurie 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.

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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

12 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JJ518 - Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $42.99 1 $42.99
FF459 - Magnetic Blends Word Building Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DD367 - Word Family Picture Wheels • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Apache 3 Mil Letter Size (9 x 11.5") Crystal Clear Universal Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count • Amazon Business $8.96 3 $26.88
DE190 - Reusable Write & Wipe Pockets - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.50 1 $22.50
Staples Copy Paper, LETTER-size, 92/104 US/Euro Brightness, 20 lb., 8 1/2" x 11", 500 Sheets/Ream • Staples Advantage $3.15 5 $15.75
Expo Original Dry Erase Markers, Fine Point, 12-Pack, Black • Amazon Business $7.56 2 $15.12
Chenille Kraft 5167 Plastic Handle Colossal Flat Brushes, Assorted Colors. 30 Brushes/Canister • Amazon Business $13.21 1 $13.21
Wausau Paper Astrobrights Colored Card Stock Paper, 65 lb., Assorted Neon Colors, 8.5"H x 11"W, 250 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $10.49 1 $10.49
Scotch Magic Tape 6-Roll Value Pack with C38 Black Dispenser, 3/4 x 1000 Inches (810K6C38) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Dazzling Toys 12 Brightly Assorted Colors Kids Artist Aprons (1 Dz) Let Your Little (Future Star) Artists Make Use of Their Talent By Painting, Without Any Pressure of Getting All Dirty • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Command Medium Hooks, White, 6-Hook • Amazon Business $5.82 1 $5.82
Mini Metal Paper Fasteners 100/Pkg-Round/Silver • Amazon Business $4.82 1 $4.82
Command Medium Mounting Refill Strips, 9-Strip • Amazon Business $2.98 1 $2.98

Materials cost

$237.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$271.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.84

Total project goal

$318.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $318.92

3 Donors

-$318.92

Donations toward project cost

-$271.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.84

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