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

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Make a Way for 3rd Grade!

My students need the following materials to provide a productive and functional, upper grade learning experience. These materials are essential elements in their educational journey. They need chairs, a table, books, game libraries, markers, pencils, etc.

  • $1,865 goal

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My Students

My second graders transitioning to third graders are articulate, inquisitive, and creative students. My students are energetic and love to interact with one another in various ways such as independently, buddy groups, and whole class groups as well. They enjoy learning and deserve an environment that supports the high demands of such an imperative grade(3rd). Due to minimal resources in my Harlem based school district, it is extremely challenging to provide students with adequate materials to support a productive learning experience.

My Project

The materials requested will attribute to the students' overall learning throughout the school year. The furniture will help the students to engage in the various group style interactions and provide a transitional/uniform class environment. In addition to furniture(chairs and a table), the school supplies such as pencils and markers will help alleviate the stress of some students not having the resources. The books are needed to help students develop and increase their independent reading levels, which will benefit them greatly in this current testing grade. The following donations requested will build a sense of equity and class community because all students will benefit from the resources. By investing in my awesome third graders, you are sending a lifelong message...they will make a way in 3rd grade!

Ms. Pinckney PS 197 John B Russwurm Grades 3-5

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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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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JJ474OB - Colors of Nature® 15 1/2" Stacking Chair - Ocean Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 8 $359.92
CN411 - 48" x 72" Teaching Table • Lakeshore Learning Materials $349.00 1 $349.00
BG755 - Fiction & Nonfiction Paired Classroom Classics - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
RR795X - Reading & Writing Skills Folder Game Libraries - Gr. 2-3 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
LL132 - Washable Fine-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 2 $119.98
JJ475OB - Colors of Nature® 17 1/2" Teacher's Stacking Chair - Ocean Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
DD338 - Write & Wipe Thin-Line Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 2 $55.98
SU28 - Pencils - Standard #2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 25 $49.75
AA338 - Level O Book Bin - Gr. 3 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
AA339 - Level P Book Bin - Gr. 3-4 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.99 1 $38.99
AA337 - Level N Book Bin - Gr. 3 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $37.99 1 $37.99
AA336 - Level M Book Bin - Gr. 2-3 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $35.99 1 $35.99
LA138 - Write & Wipe Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
AA319 - Level L Book Bin - Gr. 2 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $30.99 1 $30.99

Materials cost

$1,531.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,584.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$279.62

Total project goal

$1,864.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,864.14

1 Donor

-$1,864.14

Donations toward project cost

-$1,584.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$279.62

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