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Pay it Forward...a Holiday Trip Beyond the Page

My students need 30 tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Manhattan

Mrs. Evans Collier Balmville Elementary School

Newburgh, NY Grades PreK-2

Celebrating 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.

Have you ever wanted to jump right off the couch and into the pages of a fantastic book? Maybe the desire for you has diminished, but here's your opportunity to help a group of deserving students leap right out of their classroom and into a storybook adventure of their own in New York City. I relish in the fact that I teach a diverse group of second grade students. They have varied academic abilities, temperaments, and socioeconomic status, but the one thing that they have in common is their love of a good book.

We recently launched a landmark unit in social studies and began with NYC landmarks via Kathy Jacobsen's book MY NEW YORK. The illustrations alone stole my students' gazes. Each time I turned the page and discussed a different landmark, the students' excitement continued to grow. When we finished the book, and shared facts about our favorite landmarks, I kept hearing my students say, "I wish I could go...here or there," or..."Maybe one day my mom will take me..." Our landmark question/answer session went on for a long time--their curiosity and excitement was brimming over the top. So I simply asked for a show of hands of how many kids had been to New York City, or to any of the landmarks mentioned? Only a couple hands flung in the air. I was quite shocked, considering my school's proximity to New York City. It was from that moment forward, that I knew that I wanted to give my whole class the experience of going beyond the page and straight into the heart of to New York City. However, I quickly realized that my desire to do so might be unfathomable. New York City admission prices to landmarks, and bus costs, are sky high...so I put the idea on the back burner and continued on...

With the onset of November, my class took on an "Act of Kindness" initiative. Our goal is to perform 100 acts of kindness by Thanksgiving. My students have taken on this mission with a vengeance. Since then, I've overheard the kids complimenting each other on hard work, rather than outfits; I saw students playing with new friends at recess; I saw people picking up and returning money. And as a class, we just finished our first of 9 visits to our local senior center where we bonded, created art and shared stories with our senior buddies. Three days in, our tally count is 37. I am very impressed by my class--the whole atmosphere has changed--we are in this together, and dedicated to making others smile. Each act of kindness received, is placed on a heart and posted on the wall--a simple reminder of how little it takes to change the course of someone's day. One student asked me, "What happens when we get to 100" Another student responded, "you do 101." They're getting it. However, in return, I would like to give my students something they don't expect...something Spectacular. I would love to take my students to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular & Rockefeller Center.

This trip will benefit my students in the following ways: educationally they will be able to tour and learn firsthand about Radio City and Rockefeller Center; emotionally they will bond even more as a team, and be whisked into the holiday magic of NYC, thereby creating an indelible memory; but most importantly they will learn the true value of pay it forward. Perhaps after reading this, you will be inspired by the kind acts that my students are doing, and in turn pay it forward. My students don't expect anything for their kind acts...just that feeling they get in their heart. But perhaps you can embrace the power of giving that exists within your heart to help me provide something magical, unfathomable and spectacular for my students...and don't worry, I will definitely pay it forward.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

24 students impacted 8 donors

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Newburgh, NY
Grades PreK-2
Social Sciences
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Virtual Trips
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Evans Collier Balmville Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Newburgh, 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

24 students impacted 8donors

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Radio City Music Hall
(30 Tickets to the Radio City Christmas Show) 24 students 3 teachers 3 parent chaperones $810.00

Trip cost			$810.00
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$12.15
Fulfillment labor & materials			$9.00
Total project cost			$831.15
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$182.45
Total project goal			$1,013.60
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,013.60
8 Donors			-$892.87
Donations toward project cost			-$831.15
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$61.72
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$120.73
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Pay it Forward...a Holiday Trip Beyond the Page

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.