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Ms. Montanez from Jersey City, NJ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Eager Minds to Explore and Learn

Help me give my students the tools and provide my students with the resources they need to thrive. These donations will help me create a learning environment where every child feels supported, engaged, and confident.

  • $1,343 goal

This project expired on October 22, 2025.

This project expired on October 22, 2025.

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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

Help Me Give My Second Graders the Tools They Need to Succeed

As a dedicated second-grade teacher, I see firsthand how curious, creative, and eager to learn my students are.

But many of them face challenges that can hold them back, from limited access to quality books, math tools, and basic classroom supplies, to distractions that make it difficult to focus and stay on task.

With your generous support, I can provide my students with the resources they need to thrive. These donations will help me create a learning environment where every child feels supported, engaged, and confident — whether it’s through hands-on math manipulatives, books that build comprehension and a love for reading, or tools that encourage focus and independence.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Your help means a brighter, more successful school year for my second graders — and it shows them that their education matters.

Thank you for believing in them.

Ms. Montanez Frank R Conwell Elementary School 3 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.

Jersey City, NJ View local requests

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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Childcraft Mobile Cubby Storage Unit, 25 Bin Capacity, Wooden, 47-3/4 x 14-1/4 x 36 Inches - Durable • School Specialty $405.88 1 $405.88
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.50 1 $79.50
32 Pack LCD Writing Tablet 8.5 Inch with attached Pen and String for kids, toddlers, girls, boys, reusable erasable colorful Doodle Board, Doodle Pad, educational learning Toys Gifts (8.5inch, 32pack) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Number Line Math Activity Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
hand2mind Elkonin Box Dry-Erase Board Set (94476) • Staples $48.17 1 $48.17
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones, Kids Headphones with Stereo, Children Headphones Earbuds for Kids, Boys, Girls, Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet (Black) • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Honoson 24 Pcs Bulk Inspirational Privacy Folders for Students Cardboard Test Privacy Boards Motivational Words Desk Dividers Shield for Classroom School Study Supplies, 6 Styles(Blackboard) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Robot Pencil Sharpener, Fully Automatic Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Home, Classroom, Battery Operated • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener, Robot Pencil Sharpener, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
AFUNX Magnetic Tiles,102PCS Magnetic Building Blocks 3D Clear Construction Playboards, Inspiration, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Educational Magnet Toy Set for Kids with 2 Cars • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
TXL Large 13.7" LED Digital Wall Clock, RGB Color Changing, Count Up/Down Timer Clock with Remote Control, Adjustable Brightness Wall Clock for Home, Office, Gym, Elderly, Auto DST，Bluetooth. • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
hand2mind Place Value Answer Board, Dry Erase Board Sets, Dry Erase Paddles, Math Classroom Supplies, Base 10 Math Manipulatives for Elementary School, 1st Grade Math Materials (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
hand2mind 86992 Magnetic Demonstration Two-Color Counters, Grade: Kindergarten to 5 • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Junkin 25 Pcs Teaching Clock Kit, Learning Clocks for Kids Learning Time with Erasable Surface for Home School Classroom Supplies(Vivid Style) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meetory 36 Pieces 13.5” x 4.9” Clear Nameplate Pocket Self-Adhesive Desk Name Tag- Covers for School Classroom Desk, Office Supplies（NOT Include Name Tags） • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
24 Pack Clear Ruler Plastic Rulers 12 Inch Transparent Assorted Color Kids Ruler Bulk for School with Centimeters Millimeter and Inches, Measuring Tools for Student School Office Home • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Carson Dellosa 36PC Traditional Manuscript Name Plate for Desk, Nametags With Alphabet, Number Line, Ruler, Addition Chart, and More Classroom Essentials • Amazon Business $7.05 1 $7.05

Materials cost

$954.37

Vendor shipping charges

 $142.59

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,141.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$201.40

Total project goal

$1,342.68

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