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

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Peer Mentoring for a Smooth Middle-to-High School Transition

Help me give my students/mentors (upperclassmen) supplies to facilitate engaging, fun, and creative peer-led outreach sessions (activities) to incoming freshmen to assist in their transition from middle to high school.

  • $499 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 Project

The transition from middle-to-high school does not come smoothly for all students. In middle school, students start to seek independence and manage their own responsibilities, such as time management and assignments.

By high school, students gain even more freedom, making decisions about their education, extracurriculars, and future goals.

This transition can be exciting, yet challenging, for many students.

With the assistance of our upperclassmen, JDHS provides all incoming freshmen access to a peer mentor (upperclassman). To ease the transition, our upperclassmen are trained to facilitate engaging bi-weekly outreach sessions (activities) to freshmen on various SEL related topics. Furthermore, our upperclassmen (mentors) become informational resources for freshman. The supplies listed will support our upperclassmen (mentors) with training and will be utilized in providing outreach sessions to freshmen. For example, mentors will use binders to house activity curriculum and edits. Smaller notebooks will be utilized as journals for self/peer reflection of activities and experiences. Jumbo Dice and stress balls be utilized during several activities as tools to build student engagement. Eye masks are utilized during an activity that challenges students to collaborate on a task using limited communication to overcome a challenge. The snacks will help provide our leaders with a treat for all of the work that they do as mentors.

Currently, we have over 90 mentors (upperclassmen) providing mentorship to over 600 freshmen.

Mr. Torres John Dewey High School Grades 9-12

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 Mr. Torres

Brooklyn, 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

750 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Paper Junkie 24 Pack Blank Books for Kids to Write Stories, Bulk Small Notebooks Journals for Students, Drawing, Sketching, Unlined Pocket Size (Colorful Covers, 4.3 x 5.6 In) • Amazon Business $15.67 5 $78.35
100 Pack Eye Mask Disposable Blindfolds for Games with Nose Pad Soft Eye Cover Party Pack Sleep Eye Masks Eye Shade Mask Women Men Kids (Black) • Amazon Business $22.79 3 $68.37
Qidiwin Jumbo EVA Dices, Giant Dot EVA Foam Dices for Kids Building Blocks,Educational,Party Suppliers, 4 Color,12PCS • Amazon Business $13.43 4 $53.72
Cardinal Economy 3 Ring Binder, 1 Inch, Presentation View, Black, Holds 225 Sheets, Nonstick, PVC Free, 4 Pack of Binders (79512) • Amazon Business $9.29 5 $46.45
Sweet Gifting Snack Box Variety Pack 40 Count Halloween Candy Mix Assorted Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Ultimate Bulk Snacks Basket Care Package • Amazon Business $23.18 2 $46.36
Sieral 50 Pcs Inspirational Wristbands Motivational Bracelets Rubber Bracelets Thank You Gifts Bulk for Students Women Men Stretch Quote Silicone Bracelets • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
LovesTown Galaxy Stress Balls Bulk, 50PCS Foam Stress Balls 2 inch Squeeze Balls for Stress Relief Outer Space Astronaut Party Class Reward • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Staples 3 x 5 Index Cards Lined White 500/Pack (TR51009) • Staples $4.70 2 $9.40

Materials cost

$387.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.72

Total project goal

$498.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.13

1 Donor

-$498.13

Donations toward project cost

-$423.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.72

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 $0.00

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