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Mr. Seymour from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Supplies for Extraordinary Students!

My students need basic classroom materials! Pencils, markers, erasers, graph paper, sharpeners, and rulers are what we need to succeed!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Seymour's classroom raised $605

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

My students dream BIG! They inspire me every day to help them achieve their unique dreams and goals. Without basic school supplies we find challenges that you can help us overcome!

I teach three ultra-inspiring 7th grade classes in what is considered an 'economically-disadvantaged' middle school.

Extra money is not something that my students and their parents/guardians regularly have, if ever. I keep aware of this, and make my school supply list very short and sweet for my kids, knowing that inevitably I will end up purchasing notebooks, pencils, erasers and such out of my own pocket to help out some students. I cannot "require" my students to continually purchase additional supplies as they dwindle, dull, break, and become misplaced - as middle school students can sometimes misplace things! This is the challenge I face in helping students develop senses of organization, accountability, and clear presentation skills - all while teaching mathematics through artistic exploration.

My Project

My middle school students will create high school portfolios that they will bring with them on interviews that will determine their future successes. Once complete with the mathematical part of their portfolio, my artistic students love to design cover pages for them, incorporating media and design elements by which they are inspired. With a consistent supply of markers, charcoal pencils, highlighters, pens and paper my students could create artistic masterpieces (while learning math!) that will supplement their high school applications, allowing them to stand out from the crowd. I am requesting charcoal pencils, pencil sharpeners, markers, paper and highlighters, all of which will serve my students in the creation of their mathematics portfolios for high school application. The school at which I work is specifically lacking in the ability to provide students with access to basic materials in a sustainable fashion.

When my students have consistent access to basic supplies their outlook will be positively affected in that they will be empowered to confidently create portfolio pieces that will display their art and math prowess.

With your help, my students will be able to express their unique selves artistically and show their classmates examples of their hard work and dedication.

Mr. Seymour MS 88 Peter Rouget 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.

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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

99 students impacted 21donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staedtler Cadet Pencils - Tub of 72 • Blick Art Materials $16.37 6 $98.22
Alvin Brass Bullet Pencil Sharpener - Single Hole • Blick Art Materials $4.54 12 $54.48
Staedtler Mars Plastic Eraser - Pack of 4 • Blick Art Materials $3.71 12 $44.52
Prismacolor Scholar Marker Set - Bullet Tip, Set of 20 • Blick Art Materials $19.81 2 $39.62
Bienfang Notesketch Pad - 8-1/2" x 11", Vertical, 64 Sheet • Blick Art Materials $6.26 5 $31.30
Bienfang Notesketch Pad - 8-1/2" x 11", Horizontal, 64 Sheet • Blick Art Materials $6.26 5 $31.30
Bienfang Cross-Section Graph Paper - 8-1/2" x 11", 4 x 4 Grid, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $4.82 5 $24.10
Bienfang Cross-Section Graph Paper - 8-1/2" x 11", 8 x 8 Grid, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $4.82 5 $24.10
Alumicutter Ruler - 12", Black • Blick Art Materials $11.26 2 $22.52
Prismacolor Scholar Marker Set - Bullet Tip, Set of 10 • Blick Art Materials $11.09 2 $22.18
Helix Magnifying Ruler - 12" • Blick Art Materials $3.49 5 $17.45
Alvin Stainless Steel Ruler - 12", Non-Skid • Blick Art Materials $3.19 5 $15.95
Pentel Graph Gear 500 Pencil - 0.5 mm, Black Barrel • Blick Art Materials $4.74 2 $9.48
Pentel Graph Gear 500 Pencil - 0.9 mm, Gray Barrel • Blick Art Materials $4.74 2 $9.48
Pentel Graph Gear 500 Pencil - 0.7 mm , Blue Barrel • Blick Art Materials $4.74 2 $9.48
Helix Shatterproof Plastic Ruler - 12" • Blick Art Materials $1.35 5 $6.75
Helix Circle Ruler - 12", Assorted • Blick Art Materials $1.15 5 $5.75
Helix Shatterproof Plastic Ruler - 6" • Blick Art Materials $0.84 5 $4.20
Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Lead Refill - 0.5 mm, Black, HB, Pack of 12 • Blick Art Materials $0.93 2 $1.86
Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Lead Refill - 0.7 mm , Black, HB, Pack of 12 • Blick Art Materials $0.93 2 $1.86
Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Lead Refill - 0.9 mm, Black, HB, Pack of 12 • Blick Art Materials $0.93 2 $1.86
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$476.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$513.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.64

Total project goal

$604.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $604.25

19 Donors

-$328.72

Donations toward project cost

-$282.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.31

match offer

-$272.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$231.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $0.00

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