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

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We Need the Basics

My students need basic school supplies such as construction paper, copy paper, and dry erase markers and boards.

  • $523 goal

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My Students

I have an amazing group of kids! They are in a self-contained autism class that offers them the individualized attention they need. They have very diverse backgrounds and learn in unique ways. The students in my classroom are mostly non-verbal visual learners. They come from low socio-economic areas in the inner city of New York. My students may not have the same access to materials as other students, but that shouldn't stop them from getting the same education and exposure to the same material.

My Project

My students don’t have access to basic school supplies. These supplies will help the students engage in this lessons. We use construction paper to create tangible items such as graphic organizers to assist the students with academic needs such as vocabulary. We also practice fine motor skills with arts and crafts during the week and the construction paper will help to engage the students in these activities. Students use dry erase boards and markers to communicate with each other. Independently or with assistance students write on the board and share their ideas with the class. These items may be basic items but they can make such a difference in our classroom.

Mrs. LaPollo PS 371K Lillian L Rashkis Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, 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

6 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Riverside Combo Case of Construction Paper, 9 x 12" (16 Pks), 12 x 18" (4 Pks) • Quill.com $113.81 1 $113.81
Quartet Dry-Erase Board, Shorty Marker Included, Assorted Color Frame, 8 1/2"W x 11"H (85114) • Quill.com $9.60 6 $57.60
Quill Brand 30% Recycled Copy Paper by the Carton 8-1/2 x 11", Letter Size, 92 Bright • Quill.com $50.99 1 $50.99
Avery Marks-A-Lot Chisel Point Dry-Erase Marker, Assorted, 24/Pack (98188) • Quill.com $24.98 1 $24.98
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb./89 gsm, "Neon" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets/Pack (20270) • Quill.com $24.64 1 $24.64
Roselle Vibrant Construction Paper, Assorted, 12"H x 9"W, 500 Sheets • Quill.com $18.69 1 $18.69
Quartet EnduraGlide Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Marker, 12 Pack, Assorted Colors • Quill.com $18.27 1 $18.27
Quartet EnduraGlide Fine Tip Dry-Erase Marker, 12 Pack, 9 Assorted Colors • Quill.com $18.10 1 $18.10
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb./89 gsm, "Vintage" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets/Pack (21224/22224) • Quill.com $17.84 1 $17.84
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb./89 gsm, "Happy" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets/Pack (21289/22289) • Quill.com $15.29 1 $15.29
Expo Low Odor Dry-Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 12/pk (86603) • Quill.com $14.70 1 $14.70
Expo Dry Erase 2-in-1 Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 6/pk (1944657) • Quill.com $13.59 1 $13.59
Hammermill Fore MP Colors 20-lb. Pastel Paper, 8-1/2x11, Letter Size, Assorted • Quill.com $11.89 1 $11.89
BIC Great Erase Grip Fine Point Dry Erase Markers, Black, Dozen (GDE11BK) • Quill.com $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$408.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$444.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.44

Total project goal

$522.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $522.95

6 Donors

-$261.48

Donations toward project cost

-$222.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.22

match offer

-$261.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$222.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.22

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