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

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Notebooks And Pencils And Binders, Oh My!

My students need the basics: pencils, highlighters, index cards, read clip-boards, post-it notes, etc. We also need classroom tools like a media cart, reading rug, & more

  • $1,425 goal

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My Students

“Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.” ~ Rita Pierson. My kids need basic learning supplies in order to thrive - I am here to champion their cause!

Redwood Middle School is a NYC public school in its second year of operation.

Currently, we serve students in 6th & 7th grade from a low-income part of Jamaica, Queens. With limited financial resources, my students struggle to come to class prepared with the supplies and tools they need to even begin the learning process. My students this year include the incoming 6th graders with special needs - as their ELA teacher, I will be working with them to meet their specific needs and support them so that they can excel as readers and writers. Our goal is to ensure every scholar reads on grade level by the end of the year! Basic classroom supplies are a financial burden for many of my students and their families, which is why I am working to champion their cause and provide them with what they need to succeed!

My Project

Basic supplies such as pencils, highlighters, pens, index cards, clipboards, colored pencils, post-it notes etc will enable my students to engage in the learning process - reading, writing, listening, speaking, & thinking their way towards a bright future. We desperately need a media cart to house our classroom projector and computer. The projector is used on a daily basis and without a media cart, we often waste time setting it up on make-shift tables, trying to get the image "just right". My reluctant reads will be more inclined to read when I tell them they can get comfy on our new reading rug! As my school continues to grow, I would like access to a printer in my classroom so that I don't waste time running to and from the office to print documents for my students. Lastly, we did include some motivational and inspirational items on our list of supplies to help keep students engaged and help remind them of all the reasons they are here - to learn, to grow, & to have fun!

Our Redwood Scholars have a new motto this year, again inspired by Rita Pierson: 'I am somebody.

I was somebody when I came. I’ll be a better somebody when I leave. I am powerful, and I am strong. I deserve the education that I get here.’ To this end, our scholars are full of potential and deserve the best education possible, yet financial burdens can be a barrier preventing them from reaching their full potential. We need YOUR help providing them with supplies!

Ms. Bonanno Redwood Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Bonanno

Jamaica, NY View local requests

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

90 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FF509 - Mobile Media Cart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $279.00 1 $279.00
LC115 - Forest Green Round Carpet - 6' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $169.00 1 $169.00
Brother DCPL2540DW Wireless Laser Printer and Brother TN660 High Yield Toner • Amazon Business $159.39 1 $159.39
Sparco Hardboard Clipboard, Letter, Brown, 6" x 9" • Staples Advantage $2.46 20 $49.20
Post-it Flat Notes, 3" x 3", Cape Town Collection, 18 Pads/Pack • Quill.com $16.89 2 $33.78
Ashley Kindergarten - 12th Grade Magnetic Border, Black • Staples Advantage $9.99 1 $9.99
Bostitch QuietSharp 6 Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, 6-Holes, Blue (EPS10HC) • Amazon Business $27.12 1 $27.12
Binney & Smith Crayola Classpack Colored Pencils, 240 Pencils/Set, 12 Colors • Staples Advantage $24.31 1 $24.31
Elmer’s Washable School Glue Sticks, Purple, .24 oz., 60/Pk • Staples Advantage $11.97 1 $11.97
Fellowes Laminating Pouches, Letter, 3 Mil, 150/Pack • Staples Advantage $23.56 2 $47.12
Staples Filler Paper, College Ruled, 8 1/2" x 11", 400 Sheets • Staples Advantage $4.57 5 $22.85
PP869 - Close Reading Discussion Clips - Nonfiction • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
AA768 - Find the Evidence! Clips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
PP868 - Close Reading Discussion Clips - Fiction • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Cardinal Round Ring Reference Binder, 1-Inch, Black, Pack of 8 (00317-C) • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Officemate Heavy Duty 3 Hole Punch with Padded Handle, 40-Sheet Capacity, Black (90089) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Creative Teaching Press Mini Bulletin Board, Behavior Clip Chart (6960) • Amazon Business $17.13 1 $17.13
Bulletin Board Storage Box File 'n Save System • Amazon Business $16.64 1 $16.64
SquareTrade 2-year Office Protection Plan ($150-$175) • Amazon Business $14.80 1 $14.80
Educational Insights Spinzone Magnetic Whiteboard Spinners • Amazon Business $14.11 1 $14.11
Sharpie Accent Highlighters Chisel Point, Assorted Colors, 1 Dozen • Quill.com $6.96 1 $6.96
Staples Pre-Sharpened Wood Pencils, No. 2, 48/Pk • Staples Advantage $2.31 5 $11.55
Staples Nonstick Top-Loading Sheet Protectors, Medium-Weight, Clear, 2.4 mil, 8 1/2" x 11", 100/Bx • Staples Advantage $13.79 1 $13.79
Stanley Bostitch B777 Epic Stapler, Fastening Capacity 25 Sheets/20 lb., Blue • Staples Advantage $12.49 1 $12.49
Road Big Border • Teachers' School Supply $5.99 2 $11.98
Trend Enterprises Pre Kindergarten - 9th Grades Scalloped Terrific Trimmer, Solid Kelly Green • Staples Advantage $5.89 4 $23.56
Pacon Bordette Decorative Border, Bright Blue • Staples Advantage $3.87 4 $15.48
Carson-Dellosa Publishing 108055 3' x 3" Straight Pencils Borders, Multicolor • Staples Advantage $3.79 2 $7.58
Charles Leonard Magnetic Spring Clips 2" 12/Box • Quill.com $9.34 2 $18.68
BIC Round Stic Grip Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0 mm, Purple Ink / Translucent Barrel • Staples Advantage $2.99 5 $14.95
McDonald Publishing 4th-12th Grades Straight Bulletin Board Border, Bookshelf of Classics Brainy • Staples Advantage $7.39 1 $7.39
Assorted Ruled Commercial 100 Ct Index Cards 3 X 5 • Teachers' School Supply $3.47 2 $6.94
Staples Index Cards, Ruled One Side, White, 3"H x 5"W, 500/Pk • Staples Advantage $6.29 1 $6.29
NF9765 - Rainbow Sentence Strips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$1,156.49

Vendor shipping charges

$7.07

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,210.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$213.69

Total project goal

$1,424.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,424.60

6 Donors

-$1,415.78

Donations toward project cost

-$1,210.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$204.87

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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