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Mr. L. from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. L.'s classroom raised $544

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My students need various materials to organize the classroom environment, including desk organizers, charts/diagrams, magnetic strips, and beanbags.

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Mr. L. PS 304 Casimir Pulaski
Brooklyn, NY Grades 3-5

Imagine presenting a business proposal to a major corporation with a broken projector, dried-up markers, a filthy board, and poorly bound information packets. Not likely to close the deal, right? This is the dilemma we are facing, with more far-reaching consequences. After years of consistently poor academic performance, this particular New York inner-city school has been shut down and is being replaced by three newer schools within the same building. The kids, however, will be the same. Many of them retain the sense of academic and social insecurity, coupled with low expectations of themselves and of the school system. As a third grade teacher in the largest of the three schools, my job is even more paramount, because this is the first year they will be taking state exams. I plan to give them my all, but I need your help.

The kids need to walk into the classroom and know that everything they need to succeed is available to them. They are used to being in an environment with no imagination, few ideas for broadening their experiences, and little materials. I have the first two in abundance. To make matters worse, the government has cut the budget for teacher reimbursement by over 40%, which means less money for us to use on school supplies.

Having a classroom environment that promotes excitement, organization, creativity, and challenge is essential. We are requesting materials like desk organizers, papers centers and diagrams to help direct the flow of activity in the room. Most successful classrooms are stocked with resources that allow for more creativity, ease of movement, and promote order. This is what my students need more so than ever.

Your participation in this program speaks highly of your dedication to creating a better world and helping our youth reach the pinnacles of success that you've been blessed to attain. Your help will restore the faith my students should have in themselves and others. Thank you for your consideration.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

22 students impacted 2 donors
Mr. L. PS 304 Casimir Pulaski Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

22 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Office Depot(R) Brand Modular Paper Sorter • Office Depot Inc. $42.09 1 $42.09
AA759 - Place Value Pocket Chart Kit • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95
CK30GR - Big Beanbag Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning $49.50 1 $49.50
CK30BU - Big Beanbag Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning $49.50 1 $49.50
LA932 - Extra Organizer Boxes - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning $28.50 1 $28.50
REMARKABLE MAGNETIC CLASSROOM CALENDAR----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $25.20 1 $25.20
TC564 - Venn Diagram Pocket Chart • Lakeshore Learning $23.99 1 $23.99
LA997 - Student Work Organizer • Lakeshore Learning $44.95 1 $44.95
Pacon Construction Paper Storage Unit, White • Office Depot Inc. $21.18 1 $21.18
Magna Visual Magnetic Tape With Adhesive Backing, 1quot; x 48quot;, Black • Office Depot Inc. $4.87 4 $19.48
POCKET CHART WEB ORGANIZER 40 x 48 1 CENTER/6 OUTER CIRCLES----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $37.37 1 $37.37

Materials cost

$381.71

Vendor shipping charges

 $38.17

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$446.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.90

Total project goal

$543.90

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $543.90

2 Donors

-$524.71

Donations toward project cost

-$446.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.71

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.19

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 $0.00

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