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Mr. Gonzalez from Bronx, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Setting the Stage for Success

Help me give my students in Drama class a boost via tools that support reading, writing, listening, and performing!

  • $252 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 Project

Our middle school is part of the largest community school district in the Bronx and in all of New York City. Our school and community district serve the highest number of students in the entire Department of Education.

Our school has been significantly impacted by an increase in migrant students during an already challenging period, with many students reading below grade level.

Our students face difficult hardships that are worsened by the fact that they live and attend school in the poorest congressional district in the United States. This project aims to boost students' confidence, provide ways for them to demonstrate their abilities and mastery of standards, and explore, refine, and express their artistic capabilities.

Currently, our classroom lacks a pencil sharpener. This project will fund a classroom sharpener so students can sharpen their new school-branded pencils. This will help revamp the classroom and establish it as a consistent and dedicated space for Drama class.

Students need visual aids, relevant reference materials, and manipulatives/instructional materials that need to be neatly curated and protected from damage. This can be achieved through the use of a paper slicer and laminator. The potential uses for these tools are extensive.

The potential classroom improvements provided by this project will benefit our English Language Learners and students from immigrant/migrant newcomer families, as these students heavily rely on the resources listed below.

Students will benefit from a laminator, paper-slicer, sharpener, dry-erase markers, and keyboard by increasing exposure to clear and organized curricula maps that track current learning progress; handling and incorporating various instructional materials such as handouts and assessment tools; and seamlessly navigating digital resources without limitations of space and access to the smartboard, to name a few examples.

Mr. Gonzalez Intermediate School 254 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.

More about Mr. Gonzalez

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Laminator Machine with Laminating Sheets A4 Portable Thermal Lamination 9-Inch Laminate for Personal Office School Home Use, 6 in 1 Laminater Quick Warm Up Never Jam • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Arteck 2.4G Wireless Touch TV Keyboard with Easy Media Control and Built-In Touchpad Mouse Solid Stainless Ultra Compact Full Size Keyboard -Connected Computer, Smart TV, HTPC • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Perk Disinfecting Wipes Fresh 75 Wipes/Pack 6/Carton (PK56664CT) • Staples $21.18 1 $21.18
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $20.71 1 $20.71
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, Low-Odor, Pack of 36, Perfect for Whiteboards, Non-Porous Surfaces & Home Offices • Amazon Business $20.44 1 $20.44
Evteck Paper Cutter 12 Inch Paper Trimmer Slider Crafting Scrapbooking Supplies for A4 Vinyl Photo Cardstock with Security Blade and Foldable Ruler • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Mabrasse 2p Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder,Pen and Eraser Holder for Whiteboard, Magnet Pencil Cup Utility Storage Organizer for Office, Refrigerator, Locker and Metal Cabinets (Black) • Amazon Business $8.46 1 $8.46

Materials cost

$181.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$214.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.78

Total project goal

$251.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $251.85

2 Donors

-$111.16

Donations toward project cost

-$111.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$121.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$102.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.62

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 $0.00

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