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Mrs. Fernandez from Staten Island, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Off on the Right Foot

Help me give my students a fair shot at learning from the start! This includes markers, pencils, pens, and other items.

  • $598 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 Students

Our class is made up of both general education students and students with special educational needs, who will be working to bring out the best in each other this year. Our school struggles with excelling on state exams. The majority of our school comes from low income families who struggle to provide basic essentials to our students.

Achieve, respect, and empowering in our ICT mathematics classroom is the goal!

Our class uses multiple entry points to reach all kids. Providing a real, meaningful education for all learning styles is essential. My students try their best, despite their struggles outside of school. Having all of our kids prepared and ready to learn is the start of success!

My Project

Often my students are not provided with the basic supplies they need to be successful in the school year. Your donation will help them start off on the right foot. Having folders, markers, pens, and pencils each day will eliminate the embarrassment of being unprepared.

Being prepared each day for school is a step in the right direction not only for educating students but for educating a community.

Basic needs like pens and paper, help students engage in the lesson. When students are motivated to learn, they can better their future and the lives of their families and communities too.

Mrs. Fernandez Intermediate School 61 William A Morris 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 Mrs. Fernandez

Staten Island, NY View local requests

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

60 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Kid's Markers, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, 256/Carton (58-8201) • Staples Advantage $68.05 1 $68.05
Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 72/Pack (33904) • Staples Advantage $17.49 3 $52.47
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Black Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples Advantage $6.49 8 $51.92
TRU RED Teacher Pack 5" Kids Blunt Tip Stainless Steel Scissors, Straight Handle, Right and Left Handed, 24/Pack (TR55059) • Staples Advantage $44.99 1 $44.99
Staples 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs, 92 Brightness, 5000/Carton (135848) • Staples Advantage $40.73 1 $40.73
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Point, Black, 12/Pack (80001) • Staples Advantage $10.92 3 $32.76
Staples 2-Pocket School Folders, Yellow, 25/Box (50761/27538-CC) • Staples Advantage $9.89 3 $29.67
Staples 2-Pocket School Folders, Green, 25/Box (50753/27533-CC) • Staples Advantage $9.49 3 $28.47
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12/Pack (30001) • Staples Advantage $7.92 3 $23.76
Elmer's All Purpose School Permanent Glue Sticks, 0.24 Oz., 60/Pack (E501) • Staples Advantage $22.02 1 $22.02
Sharpie Tank Highlighters, Chisel, Yellow, Dozen (25005) • Staples Advantage $6.87 3 $20.61
Staples 2-Pocket School Folders, Red, 25/Box (50752/27532-CC) • Staples Advantage $9.49 2 $18.98
Staples Invisible Tape, 3/4" x 1,296", 12/Pack (52380P12) • Staples Advantage $17.99 1 $17.99
Kleenex Boutique Standard Facial Tissues, 2-Ply, 95 Sheets/Box, 6/Pack (21271) • Staples Advantage $13.19 1 $13.19
Staples Smooth Paper Clips, Silver, 100/Box, 10 Boxes/Pack (A7026607/72377) • Staples Advantage $5.29 1 $5.29

Materials cost

$470.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$507.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.64

Total project goal

$597.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $597.60

2 Donors

-$299.00

Donations toward project cost

-$254.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.85

match offer

-$298.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$253.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.79

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