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

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May the Fourth Be With You!

Help me give my students the supplies and materials they need to be successful on the very first day of school.

  • $214 goal

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My Students

My colleagues and I teach at a Title I school in West Harlem. Many of the students receive free lunch. Our students come from various cultural backgrounds and have various learning needs from all over the world. Many of our students come to school without the necessary materials they need to start off the year on the right foot.

I am very fortunate to loop with my students for this coming year, allowing us to continue our positive relationship and work together to make academic gains.

My Project

I am asking for materials to help my students feel more prepared and confident for the year ahead. No one wants to start the school year feeling like they are at a disadvantage for not having a pencil or a notebook.

This project would help all students feel prepared, loved, and have genuine joy when returning to the classroom in the fall.

I am requesting supplies so that students have more of the materials and tools they need to start the new school year. We use our notebooks and pencils every day across multiple subjects, from stopping and jotting during Reading Workshop to solving multiple-step problems in math. We often use clipboards and whiteboards, so students can flexibly work around the room in a way that is comfortable for them. We are also asking for crayons, which can be integrated into our normal academic day, as well as provide some artistic relief for our learners. While students may be familiar with my room and my teaching, they will be refreshed to see new materials waiting for them on the first day of school.

Ms. Smolinsky PS 180 Hugo Newman Grades 3-5

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

26 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mead Composition Books, Notebooks, Wide Ruled Paper, 100 Sheets, Comp Book, Black, 12 Pack (72936) • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Dry Erase Lapboards | 9 x 12 inch Large Whiteboard | Pack of 25 White Board Set | Great for Teachers, Students, Children, Classroom | Reusable, Durable, Portable, Single Sided Whiteboard (25 Pack) • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Clipboards (Set of 30) by Office Solutions Direct! ECO Friendly Hardboard Clipboard Pack, Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Bic Dry Erase Markers (BICGDE11BK) • Amazon Business $9.73 3 $29.19
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49

Materials cost

$149.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$181.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.08

Total project goal

$213.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $213.88

2 Donors

-$107.00

Donations toward project cost

-$90.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.05

match offer

-$106.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$90.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.03

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 $0.00

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