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

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Mama Bear

Help me give my students a start on the right foot! All of the materials requested will help to ensure that my students will have the necessary materials needed to begin the school year on the right path.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McFadden's classroom raised $748

This project is fully funded

My Students

What is a school without students? Students fill the building with life, laughter, and purpose. I have been teaching for over 20 years and find that every year brings a new bunch of students who not only fill my life with purpose, but also fill my life with enjoyment. My students love to learn and love to be in the presence of their teachers and peers. There are days where challenges present themselves in a number of forms, but I can always count on my students to pick me up with a simple smile.

My Project

You are probably wondering why my project is titled "Mama Bear". Well, I feel as though my job description does not stop at teacher. I care for my students as if they were my own and want nothing but the best for them.

My students have struggled to make the most of their academic experience prior to that of the pandemic.

Unfortunately, many of my students do not have the necessary funds to purchase basic materials to enhance their academic experience such as notebooks, pencils, bookbags, etc,. I hope to assist students and their families through this project. Not only will students be able to use the materials in the classroom, but they will also be able to use the materials to build their learning while in the comfort of their homes.

I truly hope to be able to provide my students with the basic materials needed to succeed throughout the school year with your help!

Ms. McFadden PS 121 Throop 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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
TRU RED Composition Notebook, 7.5" x 9.75", Graph Ruled, 80 Sheets, Black/White (TR55072) • Staples $1.50 50 $75.00
Kleenex Standard Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, White, 100 Sheets/Box, 36 Boxes/Pack (21400CT) • Staples $61.99 1 $61.99
Cra-Z-Art Colored Pencil Classroom Pack, Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (CZA740011) • Staples $59.99 1 $59.99
Crayola Non-Washable Markers, Fine, Assorted Colors, 200/Pack (58-8210) • Staples $54.99 1 $54.99
Crayola Classpack Crayons, 800/Box (52-8008) • Staples $51.99 1 $51.99
Staedtler Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Medium Lead, 144/Box (13247C144A) • Staples $17.32 3 $51.96
TRU RED Teacher Pack 5" Kids Blunt Tip Stainless Steel Scissors, Straight Handle, Right and Left Handed, 24/Pack (TR55059) • Staples $41.49 1 $41.49
Staples 12" Wooden Imperial/Metric Ruler (51891) • Staples $1.49 27 $40.23
Staples Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", 110 lbs, White, 250/Pack (49701) • Staples $8.50 4 $34.00
Staples Zipper Pencil Pouches, Assorted Colors (53276) • Staples $1.89 15 $28.35
Charles Leonard Plastic Pencil Boxes, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack (CHL76305-12) • Staples $27.99 1 $27.99
Staples 2-Pocket Fasteners Folders, Blue, 25/Box (50774/27542-CC) • Staples $9.19 2 $18.38
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Block Erasers, Pink, Dozen (70521) • Staples $7.99 2 $15.98
Astrobrights Spectrum Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", 65 lbs, Assorted Colors, 100/Pack (91398) • Staples $13.49 1 $13.49
Staples Construction Paper, 9"W x 12"L, Assorted, 200/Pack (23104) • Staples $5.39 2 $10.78
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., 30/Pack (E555) • Staples $10.10 1 $10.10

Materials cost

$596.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$635.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.18

Total project goal

$747.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $747.84

1 Donor

-$747.84

Donations toward project cost

-$635.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.18

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