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Mr. Christiansen from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Paper and Organizers for Our Crazy Creative Classroom!

My students need paper and classroom organizers to be able to do their work!

  • $497 goal

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My Students

My classroom is full of outstanding young writers with incredible potential! I am the proud teacher of 90 wonderful 8th grade students from incredibly diverse backgrounds. But 80% of our school's population are considered "economically disadvantaged” and basic supplies are often lacking.

My students come from more than 17 countries with more than 10 different first languages spoken, and 78% of our students are entitled to free lunches.

You can see a lot of smiling faces in our hallways. In spite of the obstacles in their lives outside of school, my students are eager to create and learn and I strive to create an environment where success through continued education becomes achievable.

My Project

We want to start the year off right with plenty of resources to ensure that our students are wanting for nothing. Paper is a hot commodity in our school, whether it is being used for making copies, creating graphic organizers or foldables, or for completing drawings and projects. I am requesting plain white copy paper as well as several reams of different colored paper and organizers to keep it all neat and useful in our classroom. Paper may not seem like such a big thing, but it can make a big difference with my students. The paper will enable my students to do their work with quality colorful materials! These simple things make such a difference. The mailbox system will provide a place where students can pick up their daily mail and drop off their homework, parent notes, etc. The sorting shelf will help us keep our important paperwork, graphic organizers and writing paper neatly stacked in one place.

This project is so important because the first days of school set the tone for the entire school year!

I want to instill a sense of responsibility and organization in my students so that we waste less time looking for things and more time learning!

Mr. Christiansen MS 88 Peter Rouget Grades 6-8

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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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

90 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JJ618 - Classic Birch Tabletop Communication Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
TT927 - All-Purpose Teacher’s Organizer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Dunder Mifflin Copy Paper 8-1/2 x 11", Letter Size • Quill.com $49.99 1 $49.99
Neenah 65-lb. Astrobrights Card Stock 8-1/2x11", Letter, Assorted Pack, 250/Pk • Quill.com $18.69 2 $37.38
JJ877 - Turn-In-Your-Work Organizer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
JJ244 - Magnetic Display Shelves - Set of 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
FF189 - Magnetic Folder Bins - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Neenah 24-lb. Astrobrights Colored Paper 8-1/2x11", Letter Size, Solar Yellow, 500/Ream • Quill.com $15.46 1 $15.46
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper Green • Quill.com $12.06 1 $12.06
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper Blue • Quill.com $12.06 1 $12.06
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper Pink • Quill.com $12.06 1 $12.06
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper Red • Quill.com $12.06 1 $12.06

Materials cost

$386.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$421.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.44

Total project goal

$496.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $496.25

7 Donors

-$489.19

Donations toward project cost

-$421.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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