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

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Be Prepared

My students need folders, a pencil sharpener, markers, and other tools/supplies to launch their learning, as my class begins their journey through 3rd grade!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hales's classroom raised $559

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 make up the third grade ICT class in a high poverty school in Washington Heights. Despite the fact that almost 90% of the students in my school are from low income families, my class is made up of an amazing group of children who love to learn. These children love school. They are inquisitive, creative, and very enthusiastic. They absolutely love reading, and many of them are approaching grade level and some are even reading above grade level. I can't wait to watch them grow even more this year!

My Project

These new 3rd grade students are in need of basic classroom school supplies! The students need organizational tools and supplies to continue their growth. As I have taught this grade for 4 consecutive years, I know what a 3rd grade classroom needs for great instruction and growth to take place as they make their way up from 2nd grade!

In 3rd grade, we work hard to build routines and methods that students can rely on and benefit from.

We use laminated materials to ensure the worksheets and manipulatives used during the school year last longer than usual, we use plastic folders to keep our hard work safe and secure inside our desk space, and we use the other basic classroom supplies to organize and maintain our busy learning schedules. We exclusively use teacher-made curricula materials, so we need lots of paper, markers, and tape to make and display this work. These tools and supplies will help this progress continue throughout the year and the student's academic career as we send these students off to 4th grade next year as well!

Ms. Hales PS 5 Ellen Lurie Grades 3-5

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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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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

31 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TT769X - Neon Connect & Store Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $23.19 5 $115.95
TT925X - Neon Help-Yourself Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 3 $95.97
X-ACTO Magnum 1645 Heavy-Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener Black • Staples Advantage $58.99 1 $58.99
Staples Copy Paper, 20 Lb., 92 Bright, 8 1/2" x 11", White, 10-Ream Case (135848) • Staples Advantage $34.78 1 $34.78
Mr. Sketch 2003992 Scented Washable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $33.17 1 $33.17
Plastic Folder 2 Pocket - Up&Up • Target $0.50 35 $17.50
Plastic Folder 2 Pocket - Up&Up • Target $0.50 35 $17.50
Plastic Folder 2 Pocket - Up&Up • Target $0.50 35 $17.50
Sharpie Chisel Tip Permanent Markers, Black, 12/pk (38201) • Staples Advantage $15.49 1 $15.49
AmazonBasics Thermal Laminating Pouches - 8.9" x 11.4", 100-Pack • Amazon Business $11.70 1 $11.70
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape, 1.88 inches x 800 inches, 6 Rolls with Dispenser, 1.5 inch Core (142-6) • Amazon Business $11.64 1 $11.64
Magnefic! Magnetic Squares, 1 tape sheet of 70 magnetic squares (each 20x20x2mm), magnet on one side, self adhesive on the other side. Perfect for fridge organisation, DIY art project, vision board • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$438.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$474.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.78

Total project goal

$558.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $558.53

1 Donor

-$279.26

Donations toward project cost

-$237.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.89

match offer

-$279.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$237.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.89

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