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Mrs. Velez-Gilmore from Bronx, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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What's Cooking In The STEAM Lab?

Help me give my students an exciting culinary experience to cook like a real chef!

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My Students

The motto of our school is "Full STEAM Ahead!" That is exactly what the staff at my school encourage our students to work hard to do! We are a small school in the Bronx, NYC. We have a very loving community of Arabic, French, African American and Latin families that are looking for an enhanced education for their children. Our school is still in it's infancy and proudly celebrates the growth we are making to reach our academic goals.

Our students embody the very essence of what it means to be courageous!

Over 50% of our student population are English Language Learners. They confidently face social-emotional and academic challenges with ease because they know that the staff at my school is supporting and rooting them on to success.

Our students love to explore in the STEAM lab! We use our resources wisely to create a rigorous, hands-on​ environment where students apply their knowledge in fun and unique ways. We love to solve problems with unique models to creatively come up with solutions to "Full STEAM Ahead" in our academic path to success!

My Project

Our student population is very culturally diverse and we want to use cooking as a way to highlight this diversity. Our students have researched the importance of developing good eating habits. However, they struggle to try less sugary foods that are outside of their comfort zone. We want to take the knowledge they have learned and put it into action in their hearts!

The cooking supplies will help us instill healthy eating habits that our students can take with them long into the future.

We know that the most important part of trying any new food​ is to become excited about eating them. The best way to create excitement is to cook together as a community.

We are confident that we can use these cooking supplies to bridge the gap between Health Science education and personal health choices. The best memories we carry with us tend to be wrapped in a warm cooking experience. We know our students will continue to reflect and benefit from their newly acquired culinary skills.

Mrs. Velez-Gilmore Steam Bridge School PS 481 Grades 3-5

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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Bronx, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SUNAVO HP-06 Portable Electric Hot Plate hob Cooktop for Cooking, Double Electric Hotplate Burner 1800W Variable Temperature Controllers,Table Top Hot Plate Stainless Steel Scratch-Resistant,Silver • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
BLACK+DECKER TO3250XSB 8-Slice Extra Wide Convection Countertop Toaster Oven, Includes Bake Pan, Broil Rack & Toasting Rack, Stainless Steel/Black • Amazon Business $55.66 1 $55.66
Kitchenaid Prep Bowls with Lids, Set of 4, Ocean Blue • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
Jovitec 8 Pieces Kid Plastic Kitchen Knife Set, Children's Safe Cooking Chef Nylon Knives for Fruit, Bread, Cake, Salad, Lettuce Knife • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
Cook N Home 02611 8, 9.5, and 11-Inch Nonstick Saute Skillet, Turquoise 3-Piece Fry Pan Set • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
HOMWE Kitchen Cutting Board (3-Piece Set) | Juice Grooves w/ Easy-Grip Handles | BPA-Free, Non-Porous, Dishwasher Safe | Multiple Sizes (Set of Three, Gray) • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94
Curious Chef TCC50012 Whisk Child • Amazon Business $3.87 5 $19.35
Brankeys Dish Drying Rack - 2 Tier Metal Drying Rack With Utensil Holder, Kitchen Dish Drainer and Cutting Board Holder for Kitchen Counter Top, Stylish Drying Rack for Dishes • Amazon Business $16.00 1 $16.00
Kitchen Wooden Spoons Mixing Baking Serving Utensils Craft Puppets 10 inch - Set of 12 ROUNDSQUARE • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
6 Pack nonstick value pack molds of Baby Toys, Smiley Face Emoji, Dinosaur, Animal Zoo, Lion and Friends Silicone baking molds for Candy Chocolate Soap (Ships From USA) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
STARUBY Silicone Molds Non-stick Chocolate Candy Mold,Soap Molds,Silicone Baking mold Making Kit, Set of 3 Forest Theme with Different Shapes Animals,Lovely & Fun for Kids • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$307.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$341.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.29

Total project goal

$401.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $401.95

3 Donors

-$201.00

Donations toward project cost

-$170.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.15

match offer

-$200.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$170.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.14

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 $0.00

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