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

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My New Classroom Need a Lot of Love

My students need basic supplies, since they have had substitute teachers since September. As a brand new teacher beginning mid-year, our classroom is lacking many necessary resources they need to succeed such as paper, dry erase markers, dry erase sleeves, and a pencil sharpener.

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My Students

My classroom is a 12:1:1 class with students ranging from 6th to 8th graders. We are part of the New York City Department of Education located in Brooklyn, NY. Our school is part of District 75, which serves students with moderate to severe disabilities. My students are all beautiful, inside and out, and I want to make their classroom a beautiful learning environment for each and every one of them. My classroom is made up of 12 amazing children with various disabilities including autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental and cognitive delays.

My Project

My new classroom needs a lot of love! As a brand new special education teacher beginning mid-year, our classroom is limited on many basic supplies and resources. Teaching in a classroom of 12 students with various disabilities including autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, as well as other developmental and cognitive impairments, my students need many basic supplies necessary for them to succeed. I've requested several basic classroom necessities, including paper, dry erase markers, dry erase sleeves, and a pencil sharpener. I've also requested visual pocket charts, such as a daily schedule and classroom jobs. These help my students stay on task and follow routines. Visual resources are a necessity for almost all of my students. We would also like to create a safe, comfortable break area where the students can relax, read, and reflect when they are feeling overwhelmed. I've included a carpet and bean bag share to help us create this space. Any donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

Ms. Nicastro P370K @ 237 Grades 6-8

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More than half 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ottomanson Jenny Collection Light Blue Frame with Multi Colors Kids Children's Educational Alphabet (Non-Slip) Area Rug, Blue, 8'2" x 9'10" • Amazon Business $98.06 1 $98.06
Sofa Sack Bean Bag Chair, 3', Royal Blue • Amazon Business $60.00 1 $60.00
Dry Erase Pockets - Reusable + Oversized - Size 10 X 13 Inches - 30 Pockets for Adults and Children - Mixed Colors - Ideal to use at School or at Work • Amazon Business $26.84 1 $26.84
Learning Resources Calendar and Weather Pocket Chart • Amazon Business $25.91 1 $25.91
X-ACTO ProX Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $24.87 1 $24.87
Hammermill Paper, Copy, 20lb, 8.5x11, Letter, 92 Bright, 4,000 sheets / 8 ream case, (113640) Made In The USA • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Class Jobs Pocket Chart • Amazon Business $21.46 1 $21.46
Learning Resources Write & Wipe Clocks Classroom Set • Amazon Business $21.03 1 $21.03
Best Dry Erase Markers (BULK SET OF 36!) in Assorted Colors - Usable on any Whiteboard Surface - Fine Point White Board Pens in 12 Different Colors - Including Black, Neon, Red, Green, Blue, & More • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Learning Resources Attendance Pocket Chart, Blue • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
Standard Pocket Chart • Amazon Business $18.19 1 $18.19
AmazonBasics Thermal Laminator • Amazon Business $17.88 1 $17.88
Daily Schedule Pocket Chart • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
AmazonBasics Thermal Laminating Pouches - 8.9-Inch x 11.4-Inch, Pack of 100 • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49

Materials cost

$405.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$441.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.94

Total project goal

$519.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $519.61

2 Donors

-$439.00

Donations toward project cost

-$386.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.50

match offer

-$64.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$55.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.71

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 $0.00

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