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Mrs. Nicolai from Maspeth, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School Basics in the Time of Inflation

Help me give my students the basics they need for health and learning that the DOE doesn’t supply.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Nicolai's classroom raised $390

This project is fully funded

My Project

Every year, I struggle to keep some basic supplies on hand for my students. iPad and Chromebook chargers disappear over the months, headphones break, and we go through reams of Post-it notes, printer paper, tissues, paper towels, and disinfecting wipes just to try to keep the germs away all year long. Also, since this is my 9th year of teaching all adolescent boys, I find it necessary to help them learn about hygiene and supply them with products to use after recess and gym class, for their sake and the sake of all that share our classroom.

Your help means I don’t have to go too deeply into my own family’s budget this year to make sure my students have what they need to learn.

Everyone seems to be having to do more with less every year, but I’m hoping this campaign will mean that some small contributions from generous friends and colleagues will be met with matching funds from bloated corporate coffers looking for tax write-offs. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration! I hope you all have a happy, healthy, and successful school year!

Mrs. Nicolai PS 009 Grades 6-8

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.

Maspeth, NY 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

12 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yunsailing 30 Pack Class Set Headphones for Kids Students School Earphones on Ear Bulk Classroom Headsets Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Children Boys Girls Adults(Black) • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
45W USB C Charger for Samsung Chromebook 4,Samsung Chromebook Charger - (Safety Certified by UL) • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95
Degree Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Rush 0.5 Ounce Case of 36 • Amazon Business $38.90 1 $38.90
Lettermark Multi-Purpose Copy Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, White, 1500 Sheets • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
Scott Choose-A-Sheet Kitchen Roll Paper Towel, 1-Ply, 102 Sheets/Roll, 15 Rolls/Pack (36371/55417) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Kleenex® Professional Facial Tissues, Bulk (03076), 2-Ply, White, Flat Facial Tissue Boxes for Business, Convenience Case (125 Tissues/Box, 12 Boxes/Case, 1,500 Tissues/Case) • Amazon Business $26.71 1 $26.71
USB Wall Charger, LUOATIP 3-Pack 2.1A/5V Dual Port USB Cube Power Adapter Charger Plug Block Charging Box Brick for iPhone 13 12 11 Pro Max SE XS XR X 8 7 6 6S Plus, Samsung, LG, Moto, Android Phones • Amazon Business $8.89 3 $26.67
6 Pads Lined Sticky Notes Post,4x6 Inches,Super Stick it ,Bright Color ,45 Sheets/Pads, Self-Adhesive memo for School , Office & Home, Multicolor • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Bundle, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, contains x2 Lemon & Lim Blossom, Crisp Linen, Mango & Hibiscus, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
TAKAGI USB Type C Cable 3A Fast Charging, (3-Pack 6feet) USB-A to USB-C Nylon Braided Data Sync Transfer Cord Compatible with Galaxy S20 S10 S9 S8, Note 20 10 and iPhone 15/15 Pro Max USB C Charger • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$294.16

Vendor shipping charges

$2.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.49

Total project goal

$389.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$389.96

3 Donors

-$331.01

Donations toward project cost

-$283.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.15

match offer

-$56.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$47.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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$0.00

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