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Ms. Speights from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies Supplies Supplies!

My students need classroom basics like paper, pencils, scissors, and markers to start their year off on the right foot.

  • $539 goal

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My Students

For two years, I have had the pleasure of teaching a fifth grade class of students with a variety of special needs in the heart of Brooklyn. My students often engage in project based learning and other STEM activities in addition to literacy, mathematics and other core curriculum.

My students are extremely inquisitive and always asking questions and looking to explore new ideas on a daily basis.

It can be a hardship for their families to provide them with all the classroom supplies that they need over the course of the year so we are reaching out to our community for some assistance.

My Project

The goal of this project is to ensure that our classroom is full of all student basic needs from the first day of school. Often times parents are not able to fulfill a teachers request for certain supply list items, and this project will help to alleviate the burden this can sometimes leave families feeling. Starting school on day one with all necessary supplies, will allow students to walk in and feel stress free on day one. I've requested pencils, scissors, chart paper, dry erase contact paper and vinyl sheet to help us with our STEM projects. I've also requested a broom, folders, and other supplies to help us stay organized from the start.

Ms. Speights PS 54 Samuel C Barnes Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Speights

Brooklyn, 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

HBCU Alum 32 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Smead Cascading Wall Organizer, 6 Pockets, Letter Size, Gray/Bright (92060) • Amazon Business $29.85 5 $149.25
ArtCreativity Pencils Set (Pack of 288) | Includes Plastic Tube for Easy Storage | Multi-Color Prints | Great Party Favor and Fun Carnival Prize | Great Idea for Schools • Amazon Business $49.97 1 $49.97
Post-it Super Sticky Tabletop Easel Pad, 20 x 23 Inches, 20 Sheets/Pad, 1 Pad (563R), Portable White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Built-in Easel Stand • Amazon Business $18.28 2 $36.56
White Board Paper – 2-Pack Peel and Stick Dry Erase Sheets, Self-Adhesive Whiteboard Rolls for Home, School, and Office, White, Large, 78 x 17.5 Inches • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
ECR4Kids Cutting Edge TwinGrip Kid's Scissor Classpack for School Classrooms, Pointed Tip (12-Pack Set) • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
SKKSTATIONERY Assorted Colorful Pencils, Pencil Assortment, Awards & Incentives Pencils, 2 HB, 144/box. • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
iVinyl - 65 Adhesive Sheets 12" x 12" Premium Permanent Self Adhesive Backed Vinyl Sheets - 65 Glossy & Matt Assorted Colors Sheets for Cricut, Craft Cutters, Silhouette Cameo & Crafting Machines • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
Cricut Ultimate Fine Point Pen Set, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $19.51 1 $19.51
Rotatable Broom and Dustpan Set Standing Upright Grips Sweep Set with Lobby Broom Combo Set for Home Kitchen Room • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Smead File Folder, 1/3-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Teal, 100 per Box (13143) • Amazon Business $14.35 1 $14.35
Post-it Pop-up Notes, America’s #1 Favorite Sticky Note, 3 in x 3 in, Assorted Colors, 5 Pads/Pack • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Expo 80078 Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 1 Pack with 8 Markers, Total of 8 Markers • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
Sharpie 22480PP Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 8-Count • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00

Materials cost

$421.13

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$457.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.73

Total project goal

$538.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$538.18

6 Donors

-$269.09

Donations toward project cost

-$228.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.36

match offer

-$269.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$228.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.36

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$0.00

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