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

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Our Eyes are on the Prize- We Need Supplies!

My students need supplies in order to start the year off with a positive outlook! These supplies will help my students have an organized, less stressful, clean and ready to learn classroom.

  • $510 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

I teach at a great school in the South Bronx where students come to school ready to learn despite their circumstances. Our school is located in a high poverty area and many of our students live in housing projects, shelters or in single parent homes. Despite some of these struggles our students see our school as their second home. They feel safe and loved by all of the staff. We are a true community of learners striving to be a little better each day. Despite this sense of community many of our students are unable to come to school with the supplies they need. I teach third grade literature and art to over sixty students. I teach all the reading and writing fiction units and also incorporate visual thinking strategies using art pieces to develop accountable talk. I often see my school as, "The Little Engine that Could," because every year we make progress. We are city wide Renewal and Showcase School where we open our doors to schools in NYC to come visit and see our best practices!

My Project

Purchasing new school supplies for a brand new school year is fun and exciting. Unfortunately, many of the families at my school are unable to purchase all the supplies requested by teachers because they can't afford them or lack the access to these supplies. I want to relieve any stress from students and their families that can't afford school supplies and keep their focus on learning. They shouldn't come to school worrying about things like post its, markers, pencils or tissues.

My project allows my students to begin the school year with the supplies they will need to enhance our units of study and help them stay organized.

In addition to help keep our classroom tidy and clean. Some of the materials I requested will help enhance our units of study. For example, we use post its to jot down ideas, tricky words, and questions we have about the books we are reading. We also will use the sheet protectors to keep mini anchor charts for each unit in our homework folders for home use. We will use the wipes to ensure our tables are clean daily. When we publish our work we use the sharpies to trace our writing to make it pop!

This project will allow us to start school with everything we need for a productive, fun and organized!

Ms. Maldonado PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt 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.

More about Ms. Maldonado

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

65 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dixon Ticonderoga Laddie Intermediate #2 Pencils With Erasers, Box Of 12, Yellow (13304) • Amazon Business $5.93 6 $35.58
Post-it Notes, 3 in x 5 in, Cape Town Collection, Lined, 5 Pads/Pack (635-5AN) • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Oxford Index Cards, 5" x 8", Ruled, White, 300/Pack (10003EE) • Amazon Business $9.95 3 $29.85
Febreze Air Effects Air Freshener Linen and Sky 8.8 Ounce 2 Pack • Amazon Business $13.19 2 $26.38
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, Medium Count Flat, 170 ct, 6 Pack. Designs May Vary • Amazon Business $12.80 2 $25.60
Post-it Notes, 3 x 3-Inches, Canary Yellow, Lined, 6-Pads/Pack • Amazon Business $5.06 5 $25.30
Bounty Select-a-Size Paper Towels, White, Huge Roll, 12 Count • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Purell Adv Aloe 8oz Pump (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $11.00 2 $22.00
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $6.91 3 $20.73
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $6.83 3 $20.49
Post-It Super Sticky Notes, 4 in x 6 in, Canary Yellow, Lined, 5 Pads/Pack, 90 Sheets/Pad (660-5SSCY) • Amazon Business $9.76 2 $19.52
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Large, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.48 3 $16.44
Fabuloso 4307 Long Lasting Fragrance, 1 gallon, Lavender • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5"x11", Primary 120 Pages • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
Febreze PLUG Air Freshener Refills with Gain Original (3 Count, 2.63 oz) • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
AmazonBasics Clear Sheet Protectors - Letter Size (100 Pack) • Amazon Business $5.42 2 $10.84
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12-Count • Amazon Business $5.40 2 $10.80
Mrs Meyers Hand Soap, Lemon Verbena, 12.5 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87
Curad Assorted Bandages Variety Pack 300 Pieces, including antibacterial, heavy duty, fabric, and waterproof bandages • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39
Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper, 8" x 10-1/2", 120/Pack (37426M) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Avery Easy Peel Address Labels for Inkjet Printers 1" x 2-5/8", Pack of 750 (8160) • Amazon Business $6.86 1 $6.86
Expo Expo Non-Toxic Whiteboard Cleaner, 2 Ounce Bottle-2 oz • Amazon Business $2.81 1 $2.81

Materials cost

$397.25

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$433.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.45

Total project goal

$509.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$509.66

7 Donors

-$448.60

Donations toward project cost

-$382.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.39

Matching donations from our partners

-$60.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.06

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$0.00

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