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

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Resources for Awesome 7th Graders!

My students need reading materials they are excited about! Scholastic magazines make our kids want to read! We also need basic supplies, such as paper,bins, and white boards.

  • $2,868 goal

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My Students

We often hear that teaching 7th grade or teaching Special Education must be such a challenge. This work absolutely is a challenge, but in a way that we love. Our kids need a lot of support, both academically and emotionally. We feel fortunate to be able to be a big part of that support.

Two years ago, my co-teacher and I decided that we wanted to combine our loves of English and Social Studies into a 7th grade Humanities curriculum that would meet the needs of all of our Special and General Education students.

We teach over 60 7th grade students. Many of them have special needs (learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional disturbances, physical disabilities, etc.). We also teach many students who are English Language Learners and have come here from China, Pakistan, Yemen, or Bangladesh. They have only been living in America for a few years. Our classes are melting pots of race, religion, language, ethnicity and custom. We feel privileged to learn from our students every day. We also feel pretty lucky to be able to teach them reading, writing and history.

My Project

We are envisioning a classroom that has the basic supplies that our kids deserve (paper, markers, folders, colorful charts, art supplies, etc.). But we are also dreaming about materials that truly enrich our students' learning experiences. We want our kids to know how much their education matters, not only to them, but to the rest of the world. Reading issues of Scholastic Scope or Junior Scholastic that were donated by other people who care about their education will teach our kids that we are all collectively invested in their success. For our students who struggle with auditory processing, vivid visual representations of the Revolutionary War or the Jamestown Colony will transform their learning. We want to have the kind of classroom that kids are excited to step into. All of the materials we have requested will help make this happen.

Many of our students struggle to afford basic supplies they need to stay organized.

White boards will ensure that all students are participating during a read aloud. Markers will allow them to create stunning comic strips of Columbus' first "encounter" with the Taino people. Clipboards will enable us to pull kids in small groups to work on reading comprehension skills. Your donations will level the playing field for our kids and will supply them with the tools they need to succeed. Thank you!

Ms. Steines 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

65 students impacted 37donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scholastic Scope, Grades 6 - 8 (min. 10 subscriptions per order) - 9 Issues / Min. 10 Subscriptions / Grades 6–8 • Scholastic Classroom Magazines $8.99 32 $287.68
Junior Scholastic, Grades 6 - 8 (min. 10 subscriptions per order) - 16 Issues / Min. 10 Subscriptions / Grades 6–8 • Scholastic Classroom Magazines $8.35 32 $267.20
HammerMill Copy Plus Copy Paper 8-1/2 x 11" Letter Size • Quill.com $7.05 30 $211.50
Dry Erase Boards, 9 1/2" x 12" • Quill.com $3.39 32 $108.48
MARKER CRAYOLA BROAD LINE ORIGINAL CLASSPACK SET OF 256 • School Specialty $77.89 1 $77.89
KleenSlate Concepts Attachable Erasers For Small Barrel, 4/Pk • Quill.com $2.54 30 $76.20
HP 21 Black/22 Tri-Color (CD946FN) Inkjet Cartridges Four Pack • Quill.com $59.39 1 $59.39
CRATE SUPREME WHITE • School Specialty $14.34 4 $57.36
POST-IT EASEL PAD WHITE W/GRID 25X30 30 SHTS/PAD 2 PADS/PK • School Specialty $56.99 1 $56.99
POST-IT EASEL PAD WHITE 25X30 30 SHTS/PAD 2 PADS/PACK • School Specialty $56.99 1 $56.99
Quill Brand Hardboard Tan Clipboards Letter size, 9x12-1/2" • Quill.com $1.52 30 $45.60
Lexmark #36/#37 Return Program Inkjet Cartridge Combo Pack Black/Color • Quill.com $44.99 1 $44.99
The History Channel Presents: The Revolution • Amazon $39.99 1 $39.99
Bostitch Heavy-Duty Staple Gun • Quill.com $39.99 1 $39.99
TAPE SCOTCH 3850 HEAVY-DUTY PACKAGING 1.88IN X 54.6YD PK/6 • School Specialty $35.14 1 $35.14
Hammermill Fore MP Colors 24-lb. Pastel Paper 8-1/2x11, Letter Size, Green • Quill.com $11.21 3 $33.63
Hammermill Fore MP Colors 24-lb. Pastel Paper 8-1/2x11, Letter Size, Canary • Quill.com $11.21 3 $33.63
Hammermill Fore MP Colors 24-lb. Pastel Paper 8-1/2x11, Letter Size, Pink • Quill.com $11.21 3 $33.63
Hammermill Fore MP Colors 24-lb. Pastel Paper 8-1/2x11, Letter Size, Orchid • Quill.com $11.21 3 $33.63
Hammermill Fore MP Colors 24-lb. Pastel Paper 8-1/2x11, Letter Size, Blue • Quill.com $11.21 3 $33.63
HP 20 (C6614DN) Black Inkjet Cartridge • Quill.com $33.29 1 $33.29
Ticonderoga Pencils #2, Yellow Finish, Un-sharpened • Quill.com $2.59 12 $31.08
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack 240/Box • Quill.com $29.74 1 $29.74
Roaring Spring College Ruled Filler Paper 8-1/2x11", 500 Count • Quill.com $6.79 4 $27.16
FOLDER 2PKT 8.5X11 GREEN PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $8.73 3 $26.19
FOLDER 2PKT 8.5X11 YELLOW PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $8.73 3 $26.19
FOLDER 2PKT 8.5X11 DK BLUE PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $8.73 3 $26.19
FOLDER 2PKT 8.5X11 RED PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $8.73 3 $26.19
FOLDER 2PKT 8.5X11 WHITE PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $8.73 3 $26.19
FOLDER 2PKT 8.5X11 LT BLUE PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $8.73 3 $26.19
FOLDER 2PKT 8.5X11 BLACK PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $8.73 3 $26.19
FOLDER 2PKT 8.5X11 WHITE PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $8.73 3 $26.19
Sharpie Accent Permanent Markers Fine Point, Black, 1 Dozen • Quill.com $8.49 3 $25.47
Sharpie Permanent Markers Ultra Fine Point, Black, 1 Dozen • Quill.com $8.49 3 $25.47
Westcott Titanium Bonded 8" Bent Scissors • Quill.com $8.99 2 $17.98
Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower • Amazon $17.06 1 $17.06
SHEET PROTECTOR HD TOP LOAD CLEAR PACK OF 100 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $7.78 2 $15.56
National Geographic - The New World: Nightmare in Jamestown • Amazon $15.45 1 $15.45
Sharpie Permanent Markers Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 24/Set • Quill.com $14.99 1 $14.99
America: The Story of Us • Amazon $14.60 1 $14.60
National Geographic - Lewis & Clark - Great Journey West • Amazon $14.56 1 $14.56
History Classics: Conquest of America • Amazon $12.78 1 $12.78
TAPE SCOTCH PK TAPE DISPENSER 3 CORE • School Specialty $12.44 1 $12.44
MARKER MR. SKETCH SCENTED SET OF 18 • School Specialty $12.44 1 $12.44
FOLDER TWO-POCKET POLY W/O FSTNRS ASST PACK OF 25 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $11.68 1 $11.68
PEN RED PAPERMATE PROFILE STICK PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $10.35 1 $10.35
AA758RD - Connect & Store Book Bin - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
AA758RG - Connect & Store Book Bin - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
AA758VT - Connect & Store Book Bin • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
AA758YE - Connect & Store Book Bin - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
AA758GR - Connect & Store Book Bin - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
AA758BU - Connect & Store Book Bin - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
LABEL LASER INK RETURN ADDRESS 1X4 500 LABELS - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $7.21 1 $7.21
Sharpie Flip Chart Waterbased Markers Bullet Point, Assorted Colors, 8-Color Set • Quill.com $5.99 1 $5.99
Bostitch Heavy-Duty Staples 1/4" Staples, 1,000/Box • Quill.com $3.49 1 $3.49

Materials cost

$2,261.73

Vendor shipping charges

 $111.85

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$33.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,437.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$430.15

Total project goal

$2,867.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,867.66

32 Donors

-$1,659.19

Donations toward project cost

-$1,417.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$241.67

match offer

-$1,199.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,019.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$180.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.48

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