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Ms. Simon from Staten Island, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Rescue

Help me give my students materials that will benefit their daily literacy intervention program.

  • $159 goal

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My Students

I work in a school with many students who receive free breakfast and lunch. These students families struggle to provide all they need for supplies and so I do my best to provide for them in order to help each child have the tools to succeed. I am a teacher of a special education classroom with 13 students who struggle to meet grade level expectations. It is difficult for these students to learn in a typical structured classroom environment. It is my intention to create a welcoming and comfortable environment where students can select the seating that helps them focus and learn best.

My Project

The materials and supplies that I am requesting for my students will benefit their Reading Rescue lessons in a variety of ways. Reading Rescue is a daily, 30 minute literacy intervention for elementary students. The laminating machine, sheet protectors and mini whiteboard erasers will enable my students and I to get the most out of the materials we use every day.

By donating to our project, you will enhance and encourage their academic achievement.

The new supplies will be motivating and uplifting for my students and will reflect positively on their outlook towards reading. We will use these materials to aide us in the process of becoming life-long readers!

Ms. Simon PS 78 the Stapleton Lighthouse Community School 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. Simon

Staten Island, 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

13 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Swingline Lamination Starter Kit, Inspire Laminator, Pouches, Trimmer, Mini Hole Punch Included (1701869ECR) • Amazon Business $50.02 1 $50.02
Samsill 200 Non-Glare Heavyweight Sheet Protectors, Reinforced 3 Hole Design Plastic Page Protectors, Archival Safe, Top Load for 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets, Box of 200 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Pocket Pro 15 Dry Erase Pockets | Clear Plastic Reusable Sleeves | Multi-Colored Sheets | 10 x 14 inches | Teacher Supplies for Classroom Organization • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Mind Sparks Foam Dry Erase Blocks • Amazon Business $12.71 1 $12.71
AmazonBasics Letter Size Laminating Pouch 9 x 11.5in, 100-pack • Amazon Business $11.56 1 $11.56

Materials cost

$103.26

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$134.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.79

Total project goal

$158.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$158.60

1 Donor

-$67.41

Donations toward project cost

-$67.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$79.29

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.90

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$0.00

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