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Ms. Smakal from Brooklyn, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Put a Smile on My Students' Faces!

Help me give my students all these things to put a simple SMILE on their faces during this time! I can't imagine what some of them are going through without seeing their friends or teachers.

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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

My class is a 1st grade class in a high poverty school district. With the current expectations within the school systems, there are certain materials and supplies not given to us or sent in from the parents due to economic needs. Over 90% of my students receive free lunch within our school.

At times there are many challenges these students may face, however, when they are in the classroom, I do not want them to think about any of these.

I would like for my students to have a sense of community and have the most creative and meaningful environment when in school. By encouraging this within my classroom, I am hoping to inspire these learners to be the best that they can be within their lives.

My students are extremely motivated individuals who love to work with their teacher in small group. In our classroom, we have small group work completed within ALL subject areas. This gives students the opportunity to learn according to their own individualized needs.

My Project

I really want to put a smile on my 1st grade students faces! I think this entire pandemic has had an impact on ALL of us whether we are adults or children. A simple gesture such as this, could bring such joy to their little hearts. Within our neighborhood, where our school is, parents may not be given the opportunity to go buy something for their children at the moment due to job loss etc. I am hoping this can bring some HAPPINESS to my first graders.

Something as simple as reading a new book can allow them to practice their reading skills.

Also, during GOOGLE MEETS maybe we can read this book as a class and really enjoy the time together. Within the sketch book, the students can sketch daily. What kid doesn't love drawing and coloring?

I really hope you can help me do this for my First Grade Students!

Ms. Smakal PS 7 Abraham Lincoln 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. Smakal

Brooklyn, 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

22 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Splat the Cat Gets a Job! (I Can Read Level 2) • Amazon Business $3.74 22 $82.28
Coral Reefs Postcard Coil of 100 First Class Forever Postcard Postage Stamps Sea (100 Stamps) • Amazon Business $47.49 1 $47.49
Hygloss Products, Inc Paperback Blank Sketch, Writing, Journaling, Book for Children and Adults Pack of 50 in Assorted Colors, 4.25 x 5.5-Inch • Amazon Business $26.16 1 $26.16
Crayola Classic Color Pack Crayons 16 ea ( Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $21.58 1 $21.58
Geddes Miles O'Smiles Tip Topz Pencils - Set of 24 • Amazon Business $16.44 1 $16.44
Quality Park 10 x 13 Clasp Envelopes, Gummed, Moisture-Activated Adhesive for Permanent Secure Seal, 28 lb Paper, Brown Kraft, 100/Box (QUA37897) • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Fun Express - Friendship Rope Bracelets (6dz) - Jewelry - Bracelets - Friendship Bracelets - 72 Pieces • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$216.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.06

Total project goal

$293.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $293.74

4 Donors

-$206.87

Donations toward project cost

-$175.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.03

match offer

-$86.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$73.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.03

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 $0.00

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