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

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Creating a Comfortable and Efficient Classroom for Students

Help me give my students a classroom where creativity and focus thrive.

  • $852 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

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 Project

Our classroom is filled with enthusiastic students who are eager to learn, but to maximize their focus and productivity, we need a few simple, but essential, items that will help keep our space organized, efficient, and comfortable. Your donation will help us provide these much-needed supplies to enhance our learning environment.

Here’s what we need to create a more productive and welcoming space for our students:

Small Refrigerator & Mini Microwave: These appliances will allow students to store and heat their lunch or snacks, especially for those with extended lunch periods or special dietary needs. A small refrigerator and microwave will ensure that our students can enjoy healthy, home-prepared meals without worrying about food storage or reheating options.

Desk Dividers: Desk dividers will help provide students with a personal, quiet space to focus and concentrate. These dividers will reduce distractions, especially in a busy classroom setting, and allow students to work independently without feeling crowded or overwhelmed.

Adhesive Cabinet Paper: Our classroom cabinets could use a little sprucing up! With adhesive cabinet paper, we can not only improve the look of our storage space but also help with better organization, markers, pencils classroom posters. These upgrades will allow us to store materials and supplies efficiently, creating a neat and functional area for all of our classroom needs.

These additions will make a world of difference in our classroom, ensuring that students have everything they need to succeed. From a quieter, more organized workspace to the ability to store and reheat their meals, these items will help our students feel more at home and focused in the classroom.

Mrs. Hameli IS 77 Joseph F Quinn School Grades 6-8

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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.

Ridgewood, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

80 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Koplow Games Assorted Foam Dice, Set of 36 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $101.02 1 $101.02
Cooluli 15L Mini Fridge with Magnetic Blackboard - Portable Small Refrigerator for Travel, Car & Office, V15LE2BK • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
COMMERCIAL CHEF 0.6 Cubic Foot Microwave with 6 Power Levels, Small Microwave with Grip Handle, 700W Countertop Microwave with 30 Minute Timer and Mechanical Dial Controls, Black • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Jumbo Magnetic XY Coordinate Dry Erase Grid, 30"x30" - Write-On & Wipe-Off Magnetic Dry Erase Board Grid, Reusable Dry Erase Graph & Practice Board for Math Graphing, Classroom & Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $45.97 1 $45.97
SATINIOR 12 Pcs Privacy Folders Desk Dividers Privacy Boards for Classroom Privacy, 12 Styles, Testing Dividers Bulk for Classroom, Panel Privacy Folders for School Teacher Student Study (Starry Sky) • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
SCRIBBLEDO 10 Pack Dry Erase Graph Whiteboard 11"x14" Double Sided Dry Erase Board with Grid for Home School Classroom Kids and Students Portable Grid Board for Graphing and Geometry Coordinate Plane • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
TXL Digital Wall Clock Large Display Auto DST, 16.5" LED Large Digital Clock with Date&Temperature, Digital Timer Clock with Remote Control, Big Wall Mounted Clock, Adjustable Brightness Alarm Clock • Amazon Business $31.19 1 $31.19
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Fashion Colors, Chisel Tip, 40 Count • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Swingline Optima 40 Reduced Effort Desk Stapler 40-Sheet Capacity Silver/Black (87845) • Staples $21.74 1 $21.74
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 144 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle, Home Apartment Dorm Room Essentials and Cleaning Supplies, All Purpose Cleaner, Multi-surface Cleaning Wipes, Multi-Scent Sanitizing Wipes Bundle, 80 Count (4pk) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Sevalo Wood Contact Paper Wood Peel and Stick Wallpaper Light Wooden Grain Contact Paper for Cabinets and Drawers Self Adhesive Removable Wallpaper 17.7inW 197inL Oak Natural Easy to Install & Clean • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Sproutbrite Educational Math Posters for Middle School PEMDAS Order of Operations Classroom Banner Decorations for Teachers (Non-Laminated) • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
Sproutbrite Educational Math Posters for Middle School Inequailities Shapes Triangles Angles Mathematics Themes Classroom Banner Decorations for Teachers (Non Laminated) • Amazon Business $13.67 1 $13.67
SCIONE 10 Pack Party Favors for Kids 4 8 12, Fidget Spinners Birthday Return Gift, Fidget Toys Bulk, Classroom Treasure Box Prize Boys Girls • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Quill Brand?White Out Pen Style Correction Tape, 2/Pk (52040-QL) • Quill.com $11.91 1 $11.91
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Spray Cleaner Lavender 16 fl oz. (78194-MP) • Staples $5.65 2 $11.30
gisgfim 8 Pcs Math Posters Math Teacher Bulletin Board Posters Classroom Decorations For Elementary Middle High School Mathematics Education Banner Classroom Signs Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Neureyte 66 Pieces Birthday Rubber Bracelets(22 Styles),Colored Birthday Wristband for Birthday Party Favors,Stretch Birthday Rubber Wristbands for Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hall Pass Lanyards with Card Passes,Unbreakable School Classroom Passes Set for Teacher Parents (Hall Bathroom Library Office & Nurse), 6 Pcs • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Juvale 2000-Count Numbered Blue Star Raffle Tickets, Single Ticket Roll for Party Events, Prize Reward, Fundraiser Drawing, Carnival, Giveaways, School Classroom Supplies (2x1 in) • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.08 1 $9.08
Carson-Dellosa -20 to 20 Student Number Lines Manipulative, 30/Pack • Quill.com $8.09 1 $8.09
Kleeblatt 20PCS Assembled Animal Erasers for Kids Bulk, Puzzle Mini Fun Desk Pets for Kids Classroom, Treasure Box Prizes,Party Favors for Kids Goodie Bags, Back to School Gifts for Students • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29
Swingline Standard Staples 1/4 Length 210 Per Strip 5 000/Box 3 Boxes (S7035104) • Staples $6.17 1 $6.17
SUNEE 6 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with Binder Ring, 6 Assorted Colors 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $5.03 1 $5.03
KTOJOY 100Pcs Jumbo Wooden Craft Sticks Popsicle Stick 6” Long x 3/4”Wide Treat Ice Pop for DIY Crafts，Home Art Projects, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Bostitch Professional Magnetic Push Staple Remover Black (40000M-BLK) • Staples $3.39 1 $3.39

Materials cost

$664.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.05

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$724.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.79

Total project goal

$851.96

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