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Mrs. Velasquez from Flushing, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Students' School Supplies

Help me give my students basic school supplies needed to succeed as students in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Velasquez's classroom raised $766

This project is fully funded

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

The items I am requesting are the basic items students need for their classes every day: pencils, notebooks, binders, loose-leaf paper, glue, etc... I found that this year my students do not come to school with these basics and constantly request paper or pencils every class period. I started the school year off with a pack of 500 pencils. It is now December 2023, and I have 3 left.

My goal is to make my students feel comfortable and not embarrassed they are not prepared for class.

My students are self-contained and need a lot of support and guidance. Having these supplies for them will help ease the process of teaching them to stay organized.

Mrs. Velasquez Intermediate School 237 Rachel Carson Magnet Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Flushing, 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avery Economy 1" 3-Ring View Binders, Round Ring, White 12/Pack (05711) • Quill.com $65.99 2 $131.98
RyhamPaper Thermal Laminating Pouches, Laminating Sheets 9 x 11.5 Inches Letter Size 3 mil, 500 Pack Laminator Sheets for Sealed Document, Cards, Clear Laminated Finish, Round Corner, Waterproof • Amazon Business $43.59 3 $130.77
Staples Composition Notebook 7.5 x 9.75 College Ruled 100 Sheets Black/White 48 Notebooks/Carton (ST55064CT) • Staples $51.76 2 $103.52
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
KTRIO Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch Clear Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Protector Letter Size, 600 Pack • Amazon Business $30.89 2 $61.78
Oxford Filler Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inch Wide Ruled Paper, 3 Hole Punch, Loose Leaf Notebook Paper for 3 Ring Binders, 500 sheets (62330), white • Amazon Business $11.33 4 $45.32
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, 1 Laminating Machine, Gray, Laminate Photos, Holiday Decor and Gift Tags, For Holiday, Office and School Supplies, 9 in. • Amazon Business $33.26 1 $33.26
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $25.16 1 $25.16

Materials cost

$611.77

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$650.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.87

Total project goal

$765.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$765.82

1 Donor

-$765.82

Donations toward project cost

-$650.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$114.87

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$0.00

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