You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

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

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Sarno from Paterson NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Sarno is requesting

Back to Basics

Help me give my students pocket folders, binders, markers, chalk, labels, and timers.

  • $410 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 curious, outgoing, and full of life. They enjoy learning new things and getting their hands dirty. However, most are living in poverty and a violence-stricken neighborhood. The everyday struggles that my students endure, is motivation enough to do all I can to help make their classroom experience a fun, exciting, and a safe journey.

Our school works collaboratively to create a nurturing community where our children feel safe and important.

I try my best to create a classroom that fosters curiosity, adventure, and growing. I hope to bring technology into the classroom and allow them to explore the endless possibilities that await them in the world.

My Project

Our classroom is constantly using a variety of materials. We really could use some basic essentials to help us with our everyday lessons. This includes; setting up a research center, presentation corner, and organizing our written plans.

Our students are always finding creative ways to show what they know.

However, we often lack some basic materials to allow for that to happen. Learners love to display their work in a unique and colorful way. Being able to use colorful pens, liquid chalk, and colorful paper would make this possible. My students also love to present information to the class. Having a stool would allow for them to be comfortable, while taking charge and leading a lesson!

Mrs. Sarno
Grades PreK-2

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Sarno is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Quill Brand Cabal Mesh Back Fabric Drafting Stool With Backrest And Footrest, Black (50236-CC) • Quill.com $80.99 1 $80.99
U Brands Desktop-Organizer and File Folders Set, Rose Gold, 10-Count • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99
Ashley Mechanical Timer, Apple, 60-Minute Countdown, Ages 5-18 (ASH50000) • Quill.com $7.46 4 $29.84
Fashion Color 3 Ring Storage Binder, 2 inch Round Ring, Assorted 4 Pack • Quill.com $19.16 1 $19.16
Carson-Dellosa Publishing Aim High Label Stickers 26 labels (168244) (168226) • Quill.com $6.29 3 $18.87
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper, 8-1/2x11, Letter Size, Green, 500 Sheets • Quill.com $15.29 1 $15.29
JAM Paper Plastic Two-Pocket School POP Folders with Metal Fastener Clasps, Assorted Primary Colors, 6/Pack (382ECbgypofu) • Quill.com $13.94 1 $13.94
Quill Brand Colored Paper 8-1/2x11", Letter Size, Blue, 500 sheets • Quill.com $13.94 1 $13.94
Uchida Bistro Normal Chalk Marker, Bullet Tip, Assorted Ink, 4/Pack (UCH4804ED) • Quill.com $13.13 1 $13.13
JAM Paper Heavy Duty Plastic 3-Hole Punched 2 Pocket School Folders, Assorted Fashion Colors, 6/Pack (383HHPFassrt) • Quill.com $11.24 1 $11.24
JAM Paper Heavy Duty Plastic Two-Pocket School Folders, Assorted Fashion Colors, 6/Pack (383HFASSRT) • Quill.com $11.24 1 $11.24
U Brands Copper Wire Tape Dispenser, 1/Pkg (858U0112) • Quill.com $10.34 1 $10.34
Sharpie Flip Chart Water Based Markers, Bullet Point, Assorted, 8/Pack (22480) • Quill.com $8.90 1 $8.90
BIC Intensity Permanent Marker, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack (32592/GPMAP12AS) • Quill.com $8.54 1 $8.54
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Assorted, 4/Pack (1871133) • Quill.com $6.92 1 $6.92
Cynthia Rowley Desktop Stapler, Gold (26907) • Quill.com $6.29 1 $6.29
Office by Martha Stewart Liquid Chalk Markers, 4 Pack, Assorted Colors (28547) • Quill.com $5.93 1 $5.93
Office by Martha Stewart Liquid Chalk Markers, 2 Pack, White (28647) • Quill.com $3.05 1 $3.05

Materials cost

$313.60

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.46

Total project goal

$409.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$409.76

1 Donor

-$205.00

Donations toward project cost

-$174.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.75

match offer

-$204.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$174.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.71

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Support your local school!

Donate directly to any school in the US. Your donation will go towards directly purchasing urgent supplies.

Find a local school

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","schoolCity":"Paterson","showProjectRecommendations":true,"teachersOnPage":[2834117],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NJ","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"proposalId":4504961,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/back-to-basics/4504961/","verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":40,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Sarno","isEquityFocus":true,"authorIds":{"2834117":{"owner":"Mrs. Sarno","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[4504961],"proposalHash":"-11178474","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2834117_orig.jpg?crop=1795,1795,x0,y274&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625781093917","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":20557060,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["NjkwMzE2Nw==","MTI1NzM0MQ=="],"teacherId":2834117,"schoolCounty":"Passaic","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NJ","name":"New Jersey"}}