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Ms. Riccardo from New Britain, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Basics for a Healthy, Happy, and Organized 2022!

Help me give my students classroom basics like binders, dividers, folders, cardstock, Clorox Wipes, and a Feelings Journal for a great start to the new year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Riccardo's classroom raised $430

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I am a special education teacher in a Title One, priority school. This means that there is very little funding; yet, we have a high need for materials to support instruction. My students are faced with many challenges both in and out of the classroom. These challenges do not stop them from participating in class with a bright smile and an eagerness to learn something new.

I love how curious my students are about the world around them and how much they love school and learning!

My students are a diverse group of learners that bring a variety of cultures into the classroom. They all bring a unique personality and a strong desire for learning. In our class, we focus on a growth mindset, fostering positive relationships with our peers, and choosing kindness above everything else. This year brought upon some of the most difficult challenges, yet, my students showed perseverance and remarkable achievement through the school year. Their eagerness to learn is what keeps me motivated.

My Project

My students work hard and are determined to demonstrate their best ability to show growth. My classroom is a safe space where students can feel comfortable and confident in their abilities. I want to create an environment where students can access their learning materials easily, stay organized, and are set up for success.

My students deserve a clean, positive and safe learning environment after such a challenging school year.

In order to make important decisions about students, plan the next steps, it is necessary to share information with each other during data team meetings, teacher teams planning time, and meetings with administration. We will use the binders and dividers for organizing student data to improve performance. We plan on using these supplies in the classroom daily to support students' organization skills, create durable visuals to support learning, and work on their social-emotional growth throughout the coming school year and beyond!!

Ms. Riccardo Smalley Elementary School 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.

New Britain, 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

24 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
EE610 - My Feelings Journal - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
Fiskars SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer 12 Inch, 1.44x10.31x18.06 • Amazon Business $32.96 1 $32.96
Original HP 67 Black/Tri-color Ink Cartridges (2-pack) | Works with HP DeskJet 1255, 2700, 4100 Series, HP ENVY 6000, 6400 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | 3YP29AN • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89
Avery Plastic 8-Tab Two-Tone Binder Dividers with Two Pockets, Insertable Bright Color Big Tabs, 1 Set (11989) • Amazon Business $6.16 4 $24.64
Original HP 67XL Black High-yield Ink Cartridge | Works with HP DeskJet 1255, 2700, 4100 Series, HP ENVY 6000, 6400 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | 3YM57AN • Amazon Business $23.89 1 $23.89
BOSTITCH EZ Squeeze 40 Sheet 3-Hole Punch (HP40) • Amazon Business $21.22 1 $21.22
Smead Three-Ring Binder Index Dividers, 1/5-Cut Tabs, Letter Size, White, 100 Dividers (89415) • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Samsill Earth’s Choice Biobased Durable 3 Ring Binders, Fashion Clear View 2 Inch Binders, Up to 25% Plant Based Plastic, Assorted 4 Pack • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Joyful" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91631) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Samsill 200 Pack Heavyweight Clear Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, Archival Safe, Top Load 8.5 x 11 Inches • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Amazon Basics File Folders, Letter Size, Heavyweight 1/3-Cut Tab Manila, Assorted color, 50-Pack • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Avery Plastic 8-Tab Two-Tone Binder Dividers with Two Pockets, Insertable Bright Color Big Tabs, 1 Set (11989) • Amazon Business $6.16 2 $12.32
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, 75 Ct Each, Pack of 3 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Pacon PAC1720 Index Cards, 3" x 5", Unruled, 5 Bright Colors, Pack of 100 • Amazon Business $6.94 1 $6.94

Materials cost

$329.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$364.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.36

Total project goal

$429.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$429.06

4 Donors

-$207.47

Donations toward project cost

-$188.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.12

match offer

-$207.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$176.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.12

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$0.00

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