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Ms. Grande from New Haven, CT is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Basics to an Engaged Classroom

My students need pens, colored paper for projects, notebooks, and a class color printer.

  • $596 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

I had the fortune of meeting my students as 7th graders because I had good ties with their previous teachers. They are a very talented bunch, energetic, eager to learn, and dedicated. As 8th graders, I am sure they will remain as resilient as they were last year. I know they are engaged when the material is meaningful and rigorous. They vary in their skill sets, but they all have major strengths.

Most students qualify for the free or reduced lunch program.

Families have financial difficulties, yet this does not stop them from wanting the best education possible. Sometimes basic needs are not met, and this may pose as an issue but with your assistance we can supplement their needs.

They live in an urban environment that can be violent at times and some may have seen things that some of us experience from the news. Despite their challenges with poverty, they are bright and insightful children who enjoy discovering.

My Project

All students are required to have a neat readers/writers notebook along with a pen and highlighter for notes, reflections, classwork and group work. This notebook is the main class resource where they keep their syllabus and other major resources. Not all of them can afford this after having to purchase materials for all classes.

They also need a reliable color printer, ink and paper to print projects and the many essays we will be writing this year.

In the past, they have struggled to make it to a local library or print shop to turn in work on time. They don't own printers, so I want to facilitate the process, and have their work ready and available to edit, discuss, present and even showcase. I like to hang their writing in my room, and have received many compliments in the past. Guests and parents can consistently see new student work hanging in my classroom.

Ms. Grande Conte - West Hills Magnet School 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 Ms. Grande

New Haven, CT 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

75 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP Officejet 5740 e-All-in-One Printer • Staples Advantage $149.99 1 $149.99
HP 62XL Tricolor Ink Cartridge (C2P07AN#140), High Yield • Staples Advantage $39.99 3 $119.97
HP 62XL Black Ink Cartridge (C2P05AN#140), High Yield • Staples Advantage $35.99 2 $71.98
BIC Softfeel Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0 mm, Black Ink / Black Barrel, 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $9.19 5 $45.95
Pacon Array Recycled Colored Bright Paper, Assorted Colors, 24 lbs., 8 1/2" x 11", 500 Sheets/Rm • Staples Advantage $21.18 1 $21.18
Staples Eco-Friendly Sugar-cane Based Composition Book, Wide Ruling, 100 Sheets, Brown • Staples Advantage $1.16 15 $17.40
StaplesBrights, 24lb. Colored Paper, Assorted, 800/Pack • Staples Advantage $17.02 1 $17.02
StaplesBrights, 65lb. Colored Paper, Assorted, 400/Pack • Staples Advantage $16.79 1 $16.79
BIC Brite Liner Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Yellow, 24/Pk • Staples Advantage $4.49 2 $8.98

Materials cost

$469.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$506.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.35

Total project goal

$595.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $595.65

7 Donors

-$440.32

Donations toward project cost

-$374.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.05

match offer

-$155.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$132.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.30

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