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Mrs. Kastin from Ozone Park, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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ELA Rules... Help My NYC Students Thrive!

Help me give my students access to different modalities, in order to access the curriculum.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kastin's classroom raised $248

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are from diverse backgrounds and boroughs within New York City. A lot of them are first and second-generation immigrants and are working towards being one of the first in their family to graduate from high school. They are looking forward to being as independent as possible after high school.

They really miss being in school with their friends.

In school, they absolutely love interacting with their peers. They also enjoy hands-on, active, engaging projects and challenges that allow them to think outside of the box. However, some of my students struggle to keep up with reading and writing on grade level. This barrier causes some students to withdraw from actively participating in class. In my classroom, they feel comfortable and know that it is a safe space to take risks, make mistakes, and ask questions; which, as a result, will allow them to grow academically.

Most of my students are looking forward to moving out of their parents' home, working, and being involved in their community when they finish school. Others are looking to continue their education in a college or vocational/trade training program.

My Project

The materials that I am requesting for my project will support my students with IEP’s. It will allow them to access the same curriculum as their grade-level peers. I will be able to purchase graphic organizers, and highlighters, which will provide necessary scaffolds for my students. My students will benefit from the use of graphic organizers to assist in chunking information. During class these materials will help my students stay engaged during the lesson, and when they are remotely accessing the materials, they will help guide them and stay on track. These supports will create another access point to the materials.

This year my students will be engaged in blended learning, alternating in the classroom and remotely at home.

These graphic organizers will be used both in the classroom, and for remote learning. By utilizing digital content, I will be able to supply my students in the classroom with daily materials, as well as incorporate them into the remote component. On the days that my students are remote I will be able to provide these materials to the remote teacher, to help support comprehension and engagement from home. They will be able to engage in daily lessons in a fun way, without holding them back. As a result it will help close the gap in their reading and writing levels.

Mrs. Kastin John Adams High School Grades 9-12

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.

Ozone Park, 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

60 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
BIC Xtra Sparkle Mechanical Pencils, 0.7mm, Assorted, 24/Pk (MPLP241-BLK) • Staples Advantage $6.14 4 $24.56
BIC Brite Liner Stick Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (BL241AST) • Staples Advantage $7.49 2 $14.98
Expo Dry Erase Marker, Chisel Point, Black, 12/Pack (80001) • Staples Advantage $10.92 1 $10.92
Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers, Superhero Clean! • Staples Advantage $5.32 2 $10.64
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Point, Red, Dozen (80002) • Staples Advantage $9.63 1 $9.63
Staples HB Lead Refills, 0.7mm, 90/PK (10406) • Staples Advantage $0.72 10 $7.20

Materials cost

$177.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$210.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.16

Total project goal

$247.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $247.76

2 Donors

-$198.88

Donations toward project cost

-$169.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.83

match offer

-$48.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$41.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.33

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 $0.00

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