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Mr. A. from N. Hollywood, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Special Needs

My students need varied supplies for the classroom to access curriculum such as bins, chair organizers, and a rug for the classroom library.

  • $641 goal

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My Students

According to Mahatma Gandhi, "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." My students all possess strengths. As an educator it is my job to identify the strengths and use them as a springboard for future educational opportunities and attain academic success.

My students are all unique and possess strengths and challenges.

The Special Education class in Southern California is composed of three grades (3, 4, and 5) with students that have been identified as autistic. Many of the students do not receive academic support at home and the home language is Spanish. Largely Hispanic, the student population is located in a high poverty area with the parent population possessing limited education and struggling to provide an appropriate quality of life with essentials for healthy living. The school is a large Title I school with a student population of approximately 800, and 100% of the families qualifying for free and reduced lunches because of limited income. Additionally, the majority of students are provided transportation to the site. Despite the challenges, the students remain optimistic, positive, and look forward to participating in class that is respectful, reciprocal, and constantly evolving to provide an inclusive education.

My Project

The class is new to the site and the room currently has limited supplies requiring the benefit of donors. The provision of a rug, bins, and chair organizers will provide students with varied opportunities to integrate structure into the daily school day. Additionally, the supplies will present a visual image that represents an environment that welcomes the students to participate and engage in the curriculum. Similarly, the new items will stimulate motivation and confidence for the students. Autistic students benefit from structure to establish clear guidelines for achieving academic success through consistency. The students will be able to access reading materials by the benefit of the constructing a classroom library organized with bins to identify reading levels, and comfortable rug to encourage literacy. It is my hope to encourage life-long learners by sharing a collective love for reading and literacy development.

I anticipate a profound impact that these supplies will have on my students.

As we build our classroom community, the establishment of a safe and positive environment is an integral part of the process. The students deserve and require an environment that encourages and supports opportunities for learning exclusive of disability, gender, or socioeconomic status. I am hopeful by the provision of supplies my students will start their new school year on the path to become prepared for the global market.

Mr. A. Maurice Sendak Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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N. Hollywood, CA 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

15 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bilingual Paint by Numero Carpet Rug Dimensions: 5' 5" W x 7' 8" L • Teachers' School Supply $199.99 1 $199.99
JJ119X - At-Your-Seat Storage Sack - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
AA758X - Connect & Store Book Bins - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.50 2 $59.00
FF535 - Help-Yourself Storage Tub Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
FG362 - File Folder Pocket Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
AA758GR - Connect & Store Book Bin - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
AA758RG - Connect & Store Book Bin - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
AA758RD - Connect & Store Book Bin - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
AA758VT - Connect & Store Book Bin • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
AA758YE - Connect & Store Book Bin - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
AA758BU - Connect & Store Book Bin - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
AA189 - Lakeshore Safety Lanyard • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.49 1 $1.49

Materials cost

$444.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.00

Sales tax

 $40.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$544.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.05

Total project goal

$640.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $640.33

4 Donors

-$354.28

Donations toward project cost

-$331.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

match offer

-$250.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$36.05

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 $0.00

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