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

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Basic Daily Supplies!

Help me give my students supplies like pencils and dry-erase markers to have a successful year.

  • $723 goal

This project expired on July 26, 2025.

This project expired on July 26, 2025.

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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

My first-grade classroom hums with creative project activities, and we are going through basic supplies quicker than they can last. With our upcoming reading and math units, we are struggling to keep up with basic daily supplies. Post-its will help us display answers and responses to assist with writing, reading, and math. They will also guide my students in group activities and collaborative discussions.

I'm requesting a variety of basic supplies, including post-its, dry-erase markers, and pencils, to get us through the school year with great success.

These supplies will be used immediately! The hard work that my first-grade students will be accomplishing this year can be exhibited on the charts. Help my students continue to love creating and admiring their displayed work. Again, thank you for all your help through your donation.

Mrs. Cotto PS 159 Isaac Pitkin 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.

Brooklyn, 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

30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow(Pack of 480) • Amazon Business $90.96 1 $90.96
Ticonderoga Pencils, Wood-Cased Graphite, #2 HB Soft, Black (13953) (Pack of 6, 72 Count Total) • Amazon Business $12.41 7 $86.87
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $22.19 3 $66.57
Scholastic Flash Cards: Sight Words • Amazon Business $1.92 31 $59.52
Post-it Dry Erase Whiteboard Film Surface for Walls, Doors, Tables, Chalkboards, Whiteboards, and More, Removable, Stain-Proof, Easy Installation, 4 ft x 3 ft Roll (DEF4x3) • Amazon Business $51.26 1 $51.26
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5 x 11 in, 20 lb, 10 Reams, 5000 Sheets, 92 Bright, White • Amazon Business $45.00 1 $45.00
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.74 1 $33.74
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, #2 HB Soft, Neon Colors, 18 Count • Amazon Business $6.54 5 $32.70
BIC Velocity Mechanical Pencil, Refillable, Medium Point (0.7 mm), 12 Pencils (2 Package of 12 Pencils) • Amazon Business $24.61 1 $24.61
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, Low-Odor, Pack of 36, Perfect for Whiteboards, Non-Porous Surfaces & Home Offices • Amazon Business $21.37 1 $21.37
24x36 World Classic Premier Wall Map Poster (Laminated) • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Dry Erase Ticket Holder Pockets with Clear Plastic Film and Multicolored Fabric Edge, 8.5" X 11", Pack of 25 • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Mead Loose Leaf Paper, Notebook Paper, Wide Ruled Filler Paper, Standard, 8 x 10.5, 200 Sheets (15200) White • Amazon Business $2.84 4 $11.36
Expo Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser, Fine Tip, Assorted, 8 Count • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
MaxGear 24 Pack Dry Erase Erasers, Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers for Classroom, Mini Whiteboard Cleaning Pads, Chalkboard Wiper Teacher Supplies for School, Office, Home (6 Color Set, 2 x 2 Inch • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89

Materials cost

$575.52

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$614.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.38

Total project goal

$722.53

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