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Ms. Williams from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spread Love, the Brooklyn Way!

Help me give my students back to school essentials such as math manipulatives, center games and materials, cleaning supplies and beginning of the year incentives to enhance my amazing 2nd graders learning experience.

  • $686 goal

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My Project

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you today on behalf of my 2nd-grade class. My 22 wonderful students are full of curiosity, enthusiasm, and an eagerness to learn. However, to keep our flame of knowledge burning, we need your help. I am humbly asking for contributions to provide essential back-to-school classroom materials for students.

In the current educational climate, having access to adequate resources is more important than ever.

The goal of our campaign is to ensure that every student in my class has the necessary tools to thrive. We need paper, pencils, math manipulatives and various other materials to stimulate creativity, encourage active learning, and create an inclusive, engaging classroom environment.

Providing these resources to my students involves considerable costs. We believe that no child's education should be hindered due to a lack of resources, and with your generous contribution, we can prevent this.

Together, we can provide our students with the resources they need to flourish. Thank you for your time and consideration. I truly appreciate your support and look forward to the positive impact your generosity will have these amazing and dynamic 22 2nd graders.

Ms. Williams PS 889 Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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

22 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Math Folder Game Libraries - Gr. 2-3 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
EXPO Dry Erase Markers Value Pack, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, Set of 36, Green • School Specialty $45.97 1 $45.97
Lakeshore Operations & Algebraic Thinking Folder Game Library - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
OleFun 30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets, 10 X 14 in Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves in 10 Colors, Plastic Clear Sheet Protectors, School Teacher Supplies, Organization for Classroom Storage • Amazon Business $19.49 2 $38.98
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Bundle, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, contains x2 Lemon & Lim Blossom, Crisp Linen, Mango & Hibiscus, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets 300 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
Elementree - Sustainable Printer Paper For Everyday Printing and Copying 8.5 x 11 20lb/ 75gsm 500 Sheets Per Ream (00918) - White • Best Buy Education $5.80 5 $29.00
School Smart Frameless Dry Erase Boards, 9 x 12 Inches, Pack of 10, White • School Specialty $26.99 1 $26.99
Epakh 600 Pack Clear Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder Page Protectors, Plastic Sheet Protectors Fits Standard 8.5 x 11 Paper, Reinforced 11 Hole Design • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Base Ten Blocks Set - 121PCs Base 10 Set Learning Math Manipulative Teach Kids Volume, Place Value and Number Concepts for Early Counting Math in School or Home • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
Learning Resources MathLink Cubes - Set of 100 Cubes, Ages 5+ Kindergarten, STEM Activities, Math Manipulatives, Homeschool Supplies, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $12.63 2 $25.26
nicknack 120pcs Party Favors for Kids, Pinata Stuffers Toy Assortment for Kids Birthday Treasure Box Toys for Classroom, Stocking Stuffers, Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Neenah Paper 40311 Exact Index Card Stock, 90lb, 94 Bright, 8 1/2 x 11, White, 250 Sheets, (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
CVC CVVC Word Builder, CVC Word Games, Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Montessori Special Education Phonics Manipulatives Spelling Toy for Learning and Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
hand2mind Foam Two-Color Counters, Red and Yellow Counters, Counting Manipulatvies, Math Counters for Kids, Counting Chips, Math Manipulatives, Math Bingo Chips, Counters for Kids Math (Pack of 200) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$527.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.25

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$582.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.80

Total project goal

$685.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $685.35

7 Donors

-$430.17

Donations toward project cost

-$365.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.52

match offer

-$255.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$216.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.28

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