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Mr. Joseph M. Valentino from Bridgeport, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a New Classroom!

Help me give my students materials for their classroom to help learn into maximize their growth through multi sensory approaches.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Joseph M. Valentino's classroom raised $325

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 Project

Please help I supporting this project by donating whatever you can for my students. I am a veteran teacher moving to a new school and new classroom and I am requesting materials that will help my students with autism spectrum disorders the materials I am requesting help learning through multi sensory approaches, hands-on learning and kenesthetic approaches.

My students learned through multiple ways in the materials that are being requested will help enhance their engagement and make the classroom warm, inviting, and environment in which learning will be approachable.

Thank you so much for your time and effort and I appreciate any in all donations to this project.

Mr. Joseph M. Valentino Geraldine W Johnson School Grades 3-5

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.

Bridgeport, CT 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

15 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Math Calendar Classroom Pocket Charts Daily Math Activities Educational Pocket Chart Teaching Calendar All About Number Activities for Elementary and Pre-school • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Scholastic Class Jobs Pocket Chart, 27-1/2 x 26-1/2 Inches • School Specialty $24.97 1 $24.97
TREND Enterprises, Inc. Trend Enterprises Presidents of the United States Design Bulletin Board Set, 52 Pieces • School Specialty $22.49 1 $22.49
Scholastic All About Me Robot Graphic Organizer Poster, Pack of 30 • School Specialty $22.19 1 $22.19
Panelee Classroom Behavior Chart Stoplight Behavior Pocket Chart for Classroom Management Tools Behavior Chart for Kids Pockets Behavioral Learning Tool with Blank Student Paper Cutouts (86 Pieces) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Califone Earmuff Hearing Safe Hearing Protector, 26dB, Red • School Specialty $7.04 3 $21.12
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Auchq Classroom Attendance Chart Helping Hands Pocket Chart,Durable Classroom Management Pocket Chart for for Classroom,Homeschool,Preschool Supplies • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Scholastic Daily Schedule Pocket Chart Add On Cards, 24 Cards • School Specialty $12.74 1 $12.74
Teacher Created Resource Short Vowels Pocket Chart Cards • School Specialty $8.69 1 $8.69
Outus 20 Pieces Happy Birthday Bulletin Board Set Classroom Birthday Chart Birthday Wall Decoration Cutouts Birthday Calendar Poster for School Class Bulletin Board Teaching Supply(Bright Style) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
DFZUS 9 Classroom Rules Posters Classroom Bulletin Board Decorations Set Good Habits Chart for Kindergarten Preschool Primary School Banner Rules Signs for centers • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
12 Pcs Alphabet Bulletin Board Strips, Alphabet Chart Number Line for Classroom Wall Decorations, Including ABC Number Line and 0-10 Number Bulletin Board Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mr. Pen- Happy Birthday Bulletin Board Set, 20 pcs, Bulletin Board Decorations, Birthday Board Classroom, Birthday Bulletin Board Decorations, Classroom Birthday, Classroom Decorations, Birthday Board • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94

Materials cost

$230.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.22

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$275.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.61

Total project goal

$324.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $324.06

1 Donor

-$183.63

Donations toward project cost

-$183.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$108.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$91.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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