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Ms. Gerardin from Springfield, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Gerardin's classroom raised $167

A Fresh Start to 2022!

Help me give my students pencils and paper, as we are working towards minimizing screen time in the ELA classroom. We are looking for basic school supplies to keep our classroom a well resourced, productive learning space!

Ms. Gerardin Early Career Academy at Rise
Springfield, MA Grades 6-8

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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 Students

My students are passionate about so many things. They are full of life and energy and excited to share their ideas and have productive discussions about important topics. They're so happy to be back in the building after remote learning, and we want to do anything I can to make their experience back in the building as fulfilling and inspiring as possible.

My Project

We are looking to provide students with as many breaks from screens as possible throughout the day. After over a year of online learning the opportunity to engage in hands on activities in the classroom is a priority for us. Pencils, paper, highlighters, and materials like this are in short supply, and we are looking to restock to start the new year fresh! The students are coming back to school with new goals in mind for a successful end to the school year, and we want to support them in these goals every step of the way. Thank you for your support in helping us make this school year great.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

60 students impacted 7 donors
Ms. Gerardin Early Career Academy at Rise Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Springfield, MA 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

60 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ticonderoga The World's Best Pencil Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 96/Pack (13872) • Quill.com $19.43 2 $38.86
Pacon Heavy Duty Chart Paper, 24" x 32", Unruled, White, 25 Sheets/Pad (3371) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Sharpie Tank Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Dozen (25053) • Quill.com $10.79 2 $21.58
Johnson & Johnson All Purpose First Aid Kit, 140 Items (117210) • Quill.com $13.49 1 $13.49
Roaring Spring College Ruled, Loose Notebook Filler Paper, 8.5" x 11", White, 500/Pack (83909) • Quill.com $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$109.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.98

Total project goal

$166.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $166.54

2 Donors

-$166.54

Donations toward project cost

-$141.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.98

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 $0.00

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