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Ms. Russell from Bronx, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Academic Essentials

Help me give my students provide the necessary tools for completing assignments, participating in class activities, and fostering creativity, ultimately supporting academic success and a positive learning experience.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Russell's classroom raised $180

This project is fully funded

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.

My Project

For a successful school year start, essential supplies include basics like pencils, pens, notebooks, and folders, alongside a backpack to carry it all. Depending on the grade level items like tactile alphabet match-ups, Velcro dots, glue sticks, bulletin boards, and a powerpoint clicker may also be needed for academic learning can be going on.

When students have the necessary tools, they feel more prepared and confident, which can positively impact their motivation and engagement in learning.

The tactile alphabet our 2-piece match-ups put alphabet practice right at kids’ fingertips! Children just match upper- and lowercase letters to everyday images, then trace each tactile letter with their finger to build pre-writing skills!

Project tagged as

Bronx, NY
Grades PreK-2
Literacy
Visual Arts
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Russell PS 23 New Children's 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.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bronx, 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

18 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Pacon Super Value Poster Board, 22 x 28 Inches, White, Pack of 50 • School Specialty $26.17 1 $26.17

Mod Podge Decoupage Glue, Gloss, 8oz., 3/Pack (MODCS11201-3) • Quill.com $25.73 1 $25.73

8 Rolls 262 Feet Bulletin Board Borders Scalloped Border Trim Black White Bulletin Board Decorations Bulletin Borders for School Classroom Blackboard Chalkboard Whiteboard Decor • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Tactile Alphabet Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99

PowerPoint Presentation Clicker, USB Wireless Presenter Remote with Lazer Pointer, Black, for Microsoft Power Point RF 2.4 GHz (Pink) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48

Materials cost			$118.35
Vendor shipping charges			$2.62
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.78
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$152.75
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$26.96
Total project goal			$179.71
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$179.71
2 Donors			-$89.86
Donations toward project cost			-$76.38
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$13.48
match offer			-$89.85
Match offer toward project cost			-$76.37
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$13.48
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Academic Essentials

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Project

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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.

Equity Focus

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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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.