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This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Valvano from Bronx, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Quiet Working Snack

Help me give my students a microwave, different snacks and 15 pairs of headphones.

  • $533 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

My students are creative and inquisitive by nature. My students come from low economic homes and struggles with academics.

Despite their challenges, they are hard working and eager to learn.

The 2020-2021 school year has presented them with unforeseen challenges. We are a Title I school, with minimal resources. I have a self-contained class across 3 grade levels. Each student needs a specific academic learning plan aligned to individual IEP goals. Due to these needs, a multitude of materials are necessary for student growth. Any addition to our classroom is greatly appreciated.

My Project

Students in my class are from diverse socio -economic backgrounds. It is often hard for their families to contribute for their child’s snack or even purchase necessary supplies for learning. This project will help students stay focused, while using visual learning modality. Students will not be distracted by their peer’s audio learning. At times students can become frustrated, and overwhelmed from multiple directions being given at one time. We use technology to address each students’ level, and monitor student growth. Having individual headphones, ensures students will only focus on the prompts indicated for them.

Using technology as an engaging tool helps them feel enthusiastic about learning.

Your help with this project is greatly appreciated.

Ms. Valvano PS 8 Issac Varian Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Valvano

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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Headphones-noot products K11 Foldable Stereo Tangle-Free 5ft Long Cord 3.5mm Jack Plug in Wired On-Ear Headset for iPad/Amazon Kindle,Fire/Boys/Girls/School/Laptop/Travel/Plane/Tablet (Black) • Amazon Business $17.84 15 $267.60
Farberware Classic FMO07AHTBKJ 0.7 Cu. Ft. 700-Watt Microwave Oven with LED Lighting, Brushed Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Pop Weaver Microwave Popcorn, Extra Butter, 22 Bags per Box • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, Holiday Christmas Cookies, 2 Count (Pack of 56) • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Keebler Sandwich Crackers, 3 Flavor Variety Pack, Kids School Lunch (45 Count) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzel Crackers, Snack Packs, 30 Count Variety Pack Box • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Snyder's of Hanover Pretzels, Mini Pretzels 100 Calorie Packs (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags 40 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.48 1 $7.48
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$416.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$452.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.93

Total project goal

$532.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$532.86

1 Donor

-$532.86

Donations toward project cost

-$452.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.93

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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