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

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Materials are a Basic Need to Learn!!!

My students need basic supplies to start the new year! We need materials such as scissors, borders, pen, glue, markers, index cards, colorful paper, and a document camera

  • $407 goal

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Ms. Mendez has another project! Donate to Modern Classroom to help her classroom.

$366 - complete this project and be a hero

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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

Many times we wonder how we can truly help others in need. Donorschoose has opened a door so people like you who think about helping can help students in need with confidence; knowing that their money is truly going to be used to help children who are hungry to learn.

My students are English Language Learners in a poor area of New York.

These children trust that every day teachers will provide the education they deserve. However, sometimes it is difficult when we do not have all the basic materials necessary to provide students with what they deserve and need. These children have a bright future with great opportunities. We might not be able to make their dreams come true but we can make their reality a better one by providing an education full of color, discovery, projects, and fun challenges. Our school commits to teach and challenge students by providing rigorous lessons aligned to common core standards. We prepare them well for the upcoming State Tests. We just need materials to achieve this goal and make everyday learning a new fun experience.

My Project

With these materials, we will complete challenging and rigorous Higher Order Thinking tasks and present them to each other using our document camera so we can learn from each other. Every student will have the opportunity to share strategies used, we will work together to grow professionally. Colorful paper will assist to color code our tasks, markers will be used to present our projects on the board , while supplies such as scissors, glue, borders will assist us to attract viewers to our bulletin board so they can read and learn from our projects. We need you to start a great year. We need you to achieve our first goal.

Happiness is what I observe every time I pass on colorful paper, scissors, glue and markers.

Students are eager to explore and learn; even in the worst conditions. However they learn more in good conditions. Lets make this a great excuse to help. I bet you can imagine the faces of these children when they are learning a new concept through interesting activities. This is a great opportunity to help others. You are helping the professionals of the future. They will then take care of you

Ms. Mendez Intermediate School 347 School of Humanties 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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers - 16 Color Set • Teachers' School Supply $26.84 3 $80.52
Dukane 335 XGA Document Camera Visual Presenter • Amazon $79.99 1 $79.99
Hygloss Products Inc. - Bright Tag • Teachers' School Supply $8.49 5 $42.45
Bic AI Retractable Gel Pen Color: Blue • Teachers' School Supply $1.99 15 $29.85
Kleencut Kids Scissors Class Pk Options: Sharp • Teachers' School Supply $31.65 1 $31.65
Economy Glue Classpack - 30 Count Color: Clear • Teachers' School Supply $15.49 1 $15.49
Assorted Ruled Commercial 100 Ct Index Cards 3 X 5 • Teachers' School Supply $3.52 1 $3.52
Trimmer Super Sparkle Border Color: Sparkle Blue • Teachers' School Supply $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$288.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.93

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$345.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.01

Total project goal

$406.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $406.73

5 Donors

-$406.73

Donations toward project cost

-$345.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.01

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 $0.00

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