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Ms. Ruiz from Bronx, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Great Way to Start K!

Help me give my students all that they missed out on this year! I want to be sure to provide my new class with all that they will need to help them succeed in kindergarten this year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ruiz's classroom raised $555

This project is fully funded

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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 some of the most energetic and creative kindergartners in New York! I teach 25 lively Kindergarten students. We are always on the move and I am constantly looking for new activities to keep them engaged in their learning. In my 5 years teaching kindergarten in the Bronx, I’ve realized that my students learn the best through hands-on learning experiences, they definitely have a love for school and this will set the tone for a happy and productive school year!

My Project

Colorful caddies, book baggies, KleenSlates, and more... Can you think back to your first experience in school and your very first Kindergarten Class? I want to recreate that most inviting and engaging environment for my students. After this past year, and living through the current situation, these children will truly deserve the best that education has to offer them!

With your help and your donation, you can help to make my vision become a reality for my future kindergarten students!

They are going to flourish when they are engaged in such a welcoming and inviting classroom with all the extras included!

Ms. Ruiz Bronx Little School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
KleenSlate Rectangular Hand Held Whiteboards , Double-sided, Blank/Graph, 10/Pk • Staples Advantage $68.90 2 $137.80
PP116 Sort Store Book Totes Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.99 3 $80.97
TT136 Neon Sort Store Book Totes Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.99 3 $80.97
LC496 BestBuy Tote Bags Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
PP506 Classroom Supply Caddies Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Ticonderoga Beginners Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, Dozen (13080) • Staples Advantage $7.73 4 $30.92
STE6491 Fun Favorites Scented Motivational Stickers Variety Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$434.62

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$471.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.14

Total project goal

$554.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$554.28

2 Donors

-$554.28

Donations toward project cost

-$471.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.14

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$0.00

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