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Ms. Seiden from New York, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Supplies for Success!

My students need school supplies such as folders, notebooks, and pencils for the first day of school!

  • $726 goal

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My Students

I teach an amazing, spunky group of 4th graders! My students are kind, funny, amazing young people who have the potential to learn and grow up successfully, but lack the means necessary. They are hardworking and determined and just want to learn about the world they live in. Most of my students come from a high poverty neighborhood in the projects of NYC and receive free or reduced-price breakfast, lunch, and after school snacks. A lot of my students are English language learners who have moved to NYC from different countries where English is rarely spoken at home.

The children in my class inspire me to not only be a better teacher but to be a better person every day.

Some of my students come from single parent households, live with many family members in small living conditions or live in a completely different state than their parents with a grandparent/grandparents or an alternative guardian. Overall, my students deal with hardships that no child should have to go through. They cannot afford the everyday materials that they need to be successful.

My Project

Do you remember your first day of a new school year? The excitement! The nerves! Imagine walking into a new classroom, unable to buy school supplies you need, feeling unprepared. What better way to celebrate the excitement and ease the nerves than with the necessary school supplies already waiting for you when you walk in the classroom door! This project will ensure that my students never feel any pressure of socioeconomic or cultural differences.

What would the first day of school be without a fresh new notebook and folders?

This project will improve my classroom by having the materials and supplies I need in order to create a comfortable learning environment for all of my students. The folders will keep my student's work organized, and the notebooks will be used for reading, writing, and math! Throughout the year, we create amazing self-portraits that are connected to the current unit of study, which would not be possible without the materials listed in this project. Additionally, the materials in this project will help me be a better, more organized, teacher. Being able to supply my students with what they need will help make my job easier and more rewarding.

Ms. Seiden PS 126 Jacob August Riis Grades 3-5

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More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mead Composition Books / Notebooks, Wide Ruled Paper, 100 Sheets, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 12 Pack (72936) • Amazon Business $19.99 5 $99.95
AT-A-GLANCE Teacher's Planner, Undated, 8 1/4" x 10 7/8", Black (8015505) • Staples Advantage $16.49 2 $32.98
Expo Towelettes (81850) • Staples Advantage $4.99 5 $24.95
Oxford Twin-Pocket Folder, Embossed Leather Grain Paper, Assorted Colors • Staples Advantage $23.50 1 $23.50
C-LINE Polypropylene Index Card Case for 100 3 x 5 Inch Cards, Assorted (CLI58335), 4 Packs • Amazon Business $9.75 2 $19.50
Oxford Twin Pocket Portfolio, 8 1/2" x 11", Light Green, 25/Bx • Staples Advantage $19.09 1 $19.09
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer with Aloe Decorative Collection - Hand Sanitizer Gel 8 fl oz Table Top Pump Bottle (Pack of 4) - 9674-06-ECDECO • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00
Apache 3 Mil Letter Size (9 x 11.5") Crystal Clear Universal Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count • Amazon Business $8.96 2 $17.92
Oxford Twin-Pocket Portfolios, Light Blue, 8 1/2" x 11", 25/Box • Staples Advantage $17.29 1 $17.29
Oxford Twin-Pocket Portfolio, Red • Staples Advantage $17.29 1 $17.29
Oxford 2-Pocket Folder, Yellow, 25/Box • Staples Advantage $16.49 1 $16.49
Paper Mate 70644 Point Guard Flair Porous Point Stick Pen, Assorted Colors, Medium, 16-Count • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Post-it Greener Notes, 4 in x 6 in, Helsinki Collection, Lined, 5 Pads/Pack (5428-AP) • Amazon Business $13.74 1 $13.74
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Tape, 1.88" x 800", Clear, 6/Pack • Staples Advantage $13.49 1 $13.49
Paper Mate 1928607 Flair Porous-Point Felt Tip Pen, Medium Tip, Limited Edition Tropical Vacation Colors, 16-Count • Amazon Business $13.38 1 $13.38
Bic Mechanical Pencils, 40 count, Black barrel with multi color clips • Amazon Business $13.36 1 $13.36
Oxford Blank Index Cards, 5" x 8", White, 300 Per Pack (10005EE) • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Avery Shipping Labels with TrueBlock Technology, 2 x 4, White, 250/Pack, PK - AVE8163 • Amazon Business $6.44 2 $12.88
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb./176 gsm, "Happy" 5-Color Assortment, 250 Sheets/Pack (21004/ 22004) • Staples Advantage $12.74 1 $12.74
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb./176 gsm, "Vintage" 5-Color Assortment, 250 Sheets/Pack (21003 / 22003) • Staples Advantage $12.37 1 $12.37
Better Office Products Sheet Protectors, 200 Piece • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Avery Binder Pockets, Acid-Free, 5 Pockets, Assorted Colors, Multi Pack of 3 (75254) • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Mr. Sketch 1905069 Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12-Count • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 4" x 6", Miami Collection, 4 Pads per Pack, 45 Sheets per Pad, Lined (4621-SSMIA) • Amazon Business $11.67 1 $11.67
BIC Wite-Out Brand EZ Correct Correction Tape, 4/Pack • Staples Advantage $11.29 1 $11.29
Post-it Notes, 4 in x 6 in, Cape Town Collection, Lined, 3 Pads/Pack, 100 Sheets/Pad (660-3AN) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 12/pk (80699) • Staples Advantage $9.89 1 $9.89
Oxford Blank Index Cards, 4" x 6", White (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
180PCS IFfree Eraser Caps Assorted Colors,Fun Color for Fun Learning NEW.Assorted Colors-Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Orange. • Amazon Business $9.55 1 $9.55
Pendaflex Durable Index Card Storage (50214), colors may vary • Amazon Business $2.99 3 $8.97
Avery Mailing Address Labels, Laser Printers, 750 Labels, 1 x 2-5/8, Permanent Adhesive, Easy Peel (5260) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Attmu Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, 12 Pack - 6 Blue and 6 Yellow, 2.2 x 4 Inches Each • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59
Bic Wite-Out Quick Dry Correction Fluid - 2 pack - white color writeout - white-out • Amazon Business $6.35 1 $6.35
Scotch Dry Erase Tape, White, 1.88-Inch x 5-Yard • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94
Expo Low Odor Fine Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 8/pk (86601) • Staples Advantage $5.93 1 $5.93
Swingline 1 Hole Punch, 1/4" Holes, Hole Puncher, 5 Sheet Punch Capacity, Classic, Chrome (A7074005) • Amazon Business $5.09 1 $5.09
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 4 in x 6 in, Canary Yellow, Lined, 4 Pads/Pack, 45 Sheets/Pad (4621-SSCY) • Amazon Business $4.29 1 $4.29
Bostitch Professional Magnetic Easy Staple Remover, Black (40000M-BLK) • Amazon Business $2.96 1 $2.96

Materials cost

$578.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$616.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.86

Total project goal

$725.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $725.71

6 Donors

-$725.71

Donations toward project cost

-$616.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.86

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