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Mrs. Russo from New York, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School Basics

Help me give my students notebooks, folders, pencils, crayons, markers, supply caddies and other back to school basics to get their year in Kindergarten started.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Russo's classroom raised $1,801

This project is fully funded

My Project

It’s that time of year again and although school just ended, we are gearing up to go back to school! My students are a diverse group of students; some who are English language learners and many with special needs. For many of my students, Kindergarten is their very first school experience.

We want to be sure they all have the back to school supplies they need to be successful.

Each and every one of these supplies are something my students will use daily. Students will use pencils, erasers, crayons and markers to complete daily assignments. Folders, file boxes, supply caddies, and pencil cases will help keep all of our things organized.

Please help my students as we launch into learning in Kindergarten!

Mrs. Russo PS 126 Jacob August Riis 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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More than half 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $24.52 5 $122.60
Mead Primary Journal Grades K-2 Kindergarten Writing Tablet, 6 Pack Red Primary Composition Notebook K-2, 100 Sheets (200 Pages) Story Notebooks for Preschool, 1st & 2nd Grade Classroom Kids. • Amazon Business $23.48 5 $117.40
JAM Paper Plastic Two-Pocket School POP Folders with Metal Prongs Fastener Clasps, Red, 6/Pack (382ECredd) • Quill.com $16.99 5 $84.95
JAM Paper Plastic POP 2-Pocket Folders with Metal Prong Fastener, Deep Blue, 6/Pack (313525335) • Quill.com $16.99 5 $84.95
JAM Paper Plastic POP 2 Pocket Folders with Metal Prong Fastener, Yellow, 6/Pack (382ECYED) • Quill.com $16.99 5 $84.95
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, Black, 36/Pack (2003894) • Staples $36.86 2 $73.72
Ticonderoga Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Soft Lead, 30/Pack (13830) • Staples $7.29 10 $72.90
Exact Vellum Bristol Cardstock Paper, 67 lbs, 8.5" x 11", White, 250 Sheets/Ream (80211) • Staples $15.49 4 $61.96
Staples Zipper Pencil Pouches, Assorted Colors (53276) • Staples $1.99 30 $59.70
Ziploc Freezer Bags, Gallon, 250 Bags/Carton (682258) • Staples $53.99 1 $53.99
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape with Dispensers, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 4 Rolls (3850-4RD) • Staples $23.69 2 $47.38
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers, Fine Line, Assorted Colors, 10/Box (58-7852) • Staples $4.69 10 $46.90
PP506 - Classroom Supply Caddies - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 1 $44.99
Pentel Hi-Polymer Latex Free Block Eraser, White, 3/Pack (ZEH10BP3) • Staples $3.99 10 $39.90
Astrobrights "Bright" Assortment Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250 Sheets/Pack (99904) • Staples $18.99 2 $37.98
Paper Mate SharpWriter Mechanical Pencils | 0.7 mm #2 Pencil | Pencils for School Supplies, Yellow, 36 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $16.46 2 $32.92
Astrobrights Vintage Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21003/22003) • Staples $16.39 2 $32.78
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons, 24/Pack (52-0108) • Staples $2.99 10 $29.90
Staples 2-Pocket School Folders, Yellow, 25/Box (50761/27538-CC) • Staples $14.29 2 $28.58
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 11" x 11", Bright Yellow, 30 Sheets/Pad, 1 Pad/Pack (BN11) • Staples $6.99 4 $27.96
Astrobrights Sprinkle Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets/Pack (91714) • Staples $22.49 1 $22.49
Ziploc Sandwich Bags, 500 Bags/Carton (682255) • Staples $21.49 1 $21.49
Scotch Permanent Double Sided Tape w/Refillable Dispenser, 1/2" x 7 yds., 1" Core, 3 Rolls (3136) • Staples $6.99 3 $20.97
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Tropical Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Staples $16.99 1 $16.99
BIC Round Stic Grip Xtra-Comfort Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.2mm, Assorted Ink, 36/Pack (GSMG361-AST) • Staples $8.49 2 $16.98
Avery TrueBlock Inkjet Shipping Labels, Sure Feed Technology, 2" x 4", White, 250 Labels Per Pack (8163) • Staples $15.79 1 $15.79
Crayola Crayons, 24/Box • Staples $1.55 10 $15.50
BIC Wite-Out Exact Liner Correction Tape, White, 4/Pack (WOELP418) • Staples $15.49 1 $15.49
Staples 2-Pocket School Folders, Electric Blue, 25/Box (50754/27534-CC) • Staples $13.79 1 $13.79
Staples 2-Pocket School Folders, Electric Blue, 25/Box (50754/27534-CC) • Staples $13.79 1 $13.79
Tru-Ray 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets (P102940) • Staples $2.74 5 $13.70
Staples 2-Pocket School Folders, Green, 25/Box (50753/27533-CC) • Staples $13.49 1 $13.49
Staples 2-Pocket School Folders, Purple, 25/Box (50759/27536-CC) • Staples $13.29 1 $13.29
Staples 2-Pocket School Folders, Orange, 25/Box (50756/27535-CC) • Staples $13.29 1 $13.29
Astrobrights Radiant Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted, 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $10.79 1 $10.79
Sharpie Pocket Stick Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Dozen (27145) • Staples $10.49 1 $10.49
Ticonderoga My First Ticonderoga Wooden Pencils, No. 2 Medium Lead, Dozen (33312) • Staples $5.05 2 $10.10
Quartet Magnetic 2-in-1 Eraser, 6 1/2" x 2" x 1 3/8", Black, 2" W x 6.50" L, Comfortable Grip, Black, Felt, Foam, 1/Each • Staples $9.49 1 $9.49
Glitter Markers, Assorted, 6/Set • Staples $7.49 1 $7.49
Crayola Metallic Markers, Conical Tip, Assorted, 8/Pack (58-8628) • Staples $7.49 1 $7.49
Post-it Super Sticky Full Stick Notes, 1 7/8" x 1 7/8", Energy Boost Collection, 30 Sheets/Pad, 8 Pads/Pack (F220-8SSAU) • Staples $4.99 1 $4.99
Sharpie Pocket Stick Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, 5/Pack (1908050) • Staples $4.09 1 $4.09

Materials cost

$1,478.39

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,530.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$270.10

Total project goal

$1,800.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,800.67

2 Donors

-$1,200.45

Donations toward project cost

-$1,020.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$180.07

match offer

-$600.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$510.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.03

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$0.00

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