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

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School Supplies for Stellar Students!

My students need school supplies! Pencils, paper, colored pencils, storage bins, and organizers are what we need to succeed!

  • $364 goal

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My Students

My students dream BIG! They inspire me every day to help them achieve their unique dreams and goals. Without basic school supplies we find challenges that you can help us overcome! We are looking to start this year on the right foot - PREPARED for academic success!

I teach three ultra-inspiring 7th grade classes in what is considered an 'economically-disadvantaged' middle school.

Extra money is not something that my students and their parents/guardians regularly have, if ever. I keep aware of this, and make my school supply list very short and sweet for my kids, knowing that inevitably I will end up purchasing notebooks, pencils, folders, erasers and such out of my own pocket to help out some students. I cannot "require" my students to continually purchase additional supplies as they dwindle, dull, break, and become misplaced - as middle school students can sometimes misplace things! This is the challenge I face in helping students develop senses of organization, accountability, and clear presentation skills - all while teaching mathematics through artistic exploration and maintaining a math classroom for 300 students! It would be a real confidence booster for my students to return from the summer to a well stocked, well curated classroom!

My Project

My middle school students will create high school portfolios that they will bring with them on interviews that will determine their future successes. By creating articulate and precise portfolios that are complete with organized and beautifully crafted work, my students will be able to document their successes in the world of math. With a consistent supply of pencils, paper, colored pencils, and a way to organize them, my students could create math masterpieces that will supplement their high school applications, allowing them to stand out from the crowd. I am requesting pencils, colored pencils, paper, and some organizational tools - all of which will serve my students in the creation of their mathematics portfolios for high school application. The school at which I work is specifically lacking in the ability to provide students with access to basic materials in a sustainable and functional fashion.

When my students have consistent access to basic supplies their outlook will be positively affected in that they will be empowered to confidently create portfolio pieces that will display their math prowess.

With your help, my students will be able to express their unique selves in an organized fashion and show their classmates examples of their hard work and dedication. Your contribution to this project will ensure that my students return from the summer to well prepared classroom - thank you!

Mr. Seymour 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

120 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fairgate Aluminum T-Square - 24" • Blick Art Materials $21.49 2 $42.98
Debcor Tote Tray - 10-1/2" x 2" x 13", DEB 1 • Blick Art Materials $13.63 3 $40.89
Canson Foundation Sketch Pad - 18" x 24", 30 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $9.01 4 $36.04
Staedtler Cadet Pencils - Tub of 72 • Blick Art Materials $17.19 2 $34.38
surcharge • Blick Art Materials $10.00 3 $30.00
Strathmore 400 Series Pastel Paper Pad - 18" x 24", Assorted Colors, 24 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $12.48 2 $24.96
Staedtler Triangular Colored Pencils - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $5.09 4 $20.36
Blick Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Assorted, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.35 8 $18.80
Paper Mate Mirado Black Warrior Pencil - Pkg of 12 • Blick Art Materials $2.97 5 $14.85
Loew-Cornell Multi Bin Holder - 50 Hole • Blick Art Materials $5.64 2 $11.28
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$274.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$308.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.47

Total project goal

$363.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $363.13

2 Donors

-$259.60

Donations toward project cost

-$233.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.74

match offer

-$88.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.53

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 $0.00

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