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

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Help me give my students classroom basics like paper, hand sanitizer, tissues, and markers!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Allocco's classroom raised $212

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My Students

As the music teacher of the only non-audition based music school in New York City, I strive to give my students every opportunity. Our school was opened less than 15 years ago with the mission to give all students, regardless of their prior knowledge, an opportunity to learn and grow in the arts.

Over 95% of the students are of black or Hispanic heritage, and over 85% qualify for free or reduced-priced lunch.

Although many of our students' math and reading skills fall below grade level, they are intelligent, passionate, and all performers at heart.

My Project

When I was younger I always remember starting the school year by bringing in a pack of markers, a box of tissues, and other classroom basics that would last through the year. Now, as a teacher, I realize how important it was to have 30 students each bring in a box of tissues, or a pack of markers, because being able to provide students with these basic items is so important. Tissues, baby wipes, and hand sanitizer will help keep us clean and healthy, and create a sense of family in the classroom by offering these items. But the item have grossly underestimated is paper.

Paper is more valuable than gold in a school, possibly only second to disinfectant to prevent the spread of germs.

Paper is rationed in an effort to last the year, but it makes it challenging to make copies and provide students with the resources they need. Copy paper, will help provide students with the information they need to be successful, and the colored paper (and colored dry erase markers) will aid in organization and differentiation. Metallic Markers will allow us to label our instruments and electronics. Thank you for helping us get the resources needed to continue the school year!

Project tagged as

Brooklyn, NY
Grades 9-12
Literacy
Music
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Allocco Urban Assembly School Music & Art Grades 9-12

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Staples Copy Paper, 20 Lb., 92 Bright, 8 1/2" x 11", White, 10-Ream Case (135848) • Staples Advantage $39.23 1 $39.23

Rainbow Colored Kraft Duo-Finish Paper, 36" x 100', Black • Staples Advantage $28.89 1 $28.89

Kleenex Boutique Face Tissue, 2-Ply, 95 Sheets/Box, 6 Boxes/Pack (21271) • Staples Advantage $12.79 1 $12.79

Seventh Generation Free & Clear Baby Wipes, Unscented, 64 Wipes/Pack (34208) • Staples Advantage $5.99 2 $11.98

BIC Mark-it Permanent Marker Metallic, Fine Point, Assorted Ink, Silver Barrel / Color Caps, 8/Pk • Staples Advantage $11.29 1 $11.29

Germ-X Hand Sanitizer, Aloe, 8 oz. • Staples Advantage $2.79 4 $11.16

Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 12/pk (80699) • Staples Advantage $10.84 1 $10.84

Staples Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Pink, 500/Ream (14779) • Staples Advantage $5.31 1 $5.31

Staples Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Blue, 500/Ream (14786) • Staples Advantage $5.31 1 $5.31

Staples Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Canary, 500/Ream (14787) • Staples Advantage $5.31 1 $5.31

Staples Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Green, 500/Ream (14781) • Staples Advantage $5.31 1 $5.31

Materials cost			$147.42
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.21
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$179.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$31.70
Total project goal			$211.33
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$211.33
1 Donor			-$105.66
Donations toward project cost			-$89.81
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.85
match offer			-$105.67
Match offer toward project cost			-$89.82
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.85
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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