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

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Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader

Help me give my students their own personal adaptive level books that align with the ENL curriculum.

  • $791 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 Project

By donating to my project, you will be helping me create materials I need like books and worksheets in color for each individual student's needs. I will be able to scaffold thematic lesson plans that require books that are aligned to each student's level of reading. The books help me target specific vocabulary which will help students' confidence as they become independent readers. The laminating sheets and ring binders are to create reusable books. The use of the whiteboards is for a daily activity in my classroom. Binders and sheet protectors are for reference books I create so students can learn to look up information that was taught in class to refresh their memory, which helps students become independent learners. I have seen firsthand how excited they get when they are able to read independently, which promotes "reading readiness" along with practicing their literacy skills in English.

Ms. Vasquez PS 141K @ Middle School 35 Grades PreK-2

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.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than half 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

35 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Dry Erase Surface, 3' x 4' (DEF4x3) • Staples $60.99 2 $121.98
Staples Medium Weight Sheet Protectors, Clear, 200/Box (10525) • Staples $20.99 5 $104.95
Staples Thermal Pouches, Letter, 300/Pack (5245701) • Staples $31.77 3 $95.31
ACCO Book Rings, Silver, 100/Box (A7072202) • Staples $23.99 2 $47.98
TRU RED 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 8 Reams/Carton (TR59702) • Staples $46.99 1 $46.99
Staples Standard 4" 3-Ring View Binder, Black (26357-CC) • Staples $13.99 3 $41.97
Cardinal Poly Binder Pockets, 3-Hole Punched, Clear, 5/Pack (52222) • Staples $4.29 7 $30.03
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 12/Pack (80699) • Staples $14.11 2 $28.22
Staples Standard 1 1/2" 3-Ring View Binder, Red (58652) • Staples $5.49 5 $27.45
Velcro Brand 3/4" Sticky Back Hook & Loop Fastener Dots, White, 200/Pack (91824) • Staples $18.29 1 $18.29
TRU RED 8.5" x 11" Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs., 96 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream (TR56961) • Staples $7.99 2 $15.98
TRU RED 3" x 5" Index Cards, Blank, White, 500/Pack (TR51010) • Staples $7.49 2 $14.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 12/Pack (80001) • Staples $13.27 1 $13.27
Staples Ultra Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 Yds, Clear, 6/Rolls (52196) • Staples $11.69 1 $11.69
Crayola Kid's Markers, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, 12/Box (58-7712) • Staples $4.00 2 $8.00
Expo Block Eraser (81505) • Staples $2.54 2 $5.08

Materials cost

$632.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$671.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.53

Total project goal

$790.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $790.18

3 Donors

-$772.53

Donations toward project cost

-$671.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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