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

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Our Best Foot Forward

My students need basic supplies like pencils, glue, and folders to put their best foot forward next year in second grade.

  • $393 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Every morning I greet my students and tell them, "I am happy to see you," because I am. We have built a wonderful learning environment together. It would be wonderful to give the students basic school supplies so they can put their best foot forward everyday of first grade.

My students are English Language Learners.

They represent many different countries like Mexico, Bangladesh, Yemen, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador. Despite their different cultures and home language, we are one world in our classroom. Our desire for learning unites us. Despite their economically disadvantaged background, they are curious and eager learners.

My Project

My students are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Their parents speak little to no English. Therefore, job opportunities are limited. In September, many students around the nation embark on the often joyful process of getting ready for school by buying school supplies. However, sometimes it is not easy for the parents to buy the basic school supplies their children need right away. Some families struggle to maintain the supplies they need throughout the year. It is my hope that my students will be able to put their best foot forward on every day of first grade. Pencils are needed to write notes, stories and informational text. Notebooks would keep their ideas organized in one place. Folders and pencil boxes would further help with organization. Erasres help as they refine their ideas during the revision process. Crayons and scissors would help them create artwork for their writing. Imagination and determination would be all they would need if they had these supplies.

Basic resources in a classroom is paramount to learning.

Take, for example, our writing process. We plan jotting down our ideas with our pencils create a web of ideas. We thoughtfully use those ideas to write a draft and then revise and edit using pencils and notebooks. Finally, we publish our work and save it in a folder to create a portfolio of our work throughout the year. Imagine being able to do all that without worrying where to get your basic supplies. Imagination would be the only limits

Ms. Sjogren PS 47 John Randolph Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Ms. Sjogren

Bronx, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS Modular Pencil Case, Clear, 1.9"H x 5.2"W x 8.4"L • Staples Advantage $22.49 3 $67.47
Westcott Kids Value Scissors Teacher Pack, 5", 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $19.79 3 $59.37
Staples Single-Hole Manual Pencil Sharpener, Translucent • Staples Advantage $1.49 30 $44.70
Staples Twin-Pocket Portfolios, Red, 10/Pk • Staples Advantage $5.79 6 $34.74
Staples Poly Composition Notebook, Assorted Colors, Wide Ruled, 9 3/4" x 7 1/2", 70 Sheets • Staples Advantage $0.90 30 $27.00
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Elastomer Compound Eraser, Medium, 24/Box • Staples Advantage $10.19 2 $20.38
Staples Yellow Pencils, No. 2, Soft, 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $0.59 30 $17.70
Elmer's Clear Glue Stick Class Pack, .24oz, 30/Pk • Staples Advantage $7.17 2 $14.34
Binney & Smith Crayola Crayons, Assorted 8-Colors Set • Staples Advantage $0.45 30 $13.50

Materials cost

$299.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$333.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.89

Total project goal

$392.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $392.58

2 Donors

-$392.58

Donations toward project cost

-$333.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.89

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 $0.00

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