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Ms. Grodner from Arverne, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supply Us With Knowledge

My students need these supplies in order to have a more successful classroom experience. I want to give my students flexible seating within our classroom with options such as writing desks, kick bands, and stools.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Grodner's classroom raised $512

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach 5th Grade special education in a self contained setting. My students are from a high poverty area of Far Rockaway that was hit hard during Super storm Sandy my students could benefit greatly from new supplies and tangible learning items. This year our school was slatted to be closed by the NYC DOE but we were able to fight back and the students were given another chance to shine! As a teacher, I am always willing to give anything to my students that will benefit them.

In order to bring the learning environment to the next level, my students need some basic tools to show everyone how amazing they are!

These students come to school with very little and I want to be able to provide a better learning environment for them. Power Pens will put them each in control of their own learning. They will be able to practice skills and work towards mastery! Other supplies and resources will ensure that they are able to learn in a highly engaging environment.

My Project

Students need basic supplies to succeed in 5th grade. My goal is to give my students a greater chance to succeed by giving them an extra comfortable learning environment. I want to surround them with love and comfort and that starts with having access to a plethora of supplies.

Flexible seating options as well as special supplies will help to ensure they all succeed in 5th grade!

My students will be able to explore all of the knowledge I can supply them with in a classroom that is accessible, friendly, and inviting! Giving them access to any supplies they need is something that will allow them to continuously grow.

Ms. Grodner PS/MS 42 R Vernam 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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Arverne, NY 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 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BEHRINGER HPM1000 • Amazon Business $9.99 15 $149.85
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-1101AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools, 17.75" Height, 11.75" Width, 11.75" Length, Assorted Colors (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $51.92 1 $51.92
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Red • Amazon Business $25.00 2 $50.00
Bouncy Chair Fidget Bands (12-Pack) - Improves Focus in the Classroom for School Kids and Students – Works for ADD ADHD Autism Sensory Needs - Bounce & Stretch Foot Band – Silent and Non-Disruptive • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
School Smart (085454) 20 lb 3/8 in Ruled Exhibit Paper Assortment - Ream of 500 - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $20.92 1 $20.92
Mead Composition Books/Notebooks, Wide Ruled Paper, 100 Sheets, 12 Pack (72936) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Pacon PACAR2420 GoWrite! Dry Erase Roll, 24" x 20', White • Amazon Business $19.34 1 $19.34
Kleenex Trusted Care Everyday Facial Tissues, Flat Box, 160 Tissues per Flat Box, 6 Packs • Amazon Business $8.48 2 $16.96
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Lysol - Disinfecting Wipes - 4x80ct - Lemon & Lime Blossom - Disinfectant - Cleaning - Sanitizing • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19
AmazonBasics Chisel Tip Highlighters - Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $6.90 1 $6.90
AmazonBasics Dry-Erase Whiteboard Eraser - 4-Pack • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59
PaperPro inSPIRE 20 Sheet Stapler - One Finger, No Effort, Spring Powered Stapler - Black (1423) • Amazon Business $6.01 1 $6.01

Materials cost

$399.15

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$435.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.79

Total project goal

$511.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$511.93

9 Donors

-$287.44

Donations toward project cost

-$270.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.72

match offer

-$193.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$164.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.05

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$0.00

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