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Mr. PANTONI from Waterbury CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Equip Second Language Learners With Basic School Supplies

Help me give my students the basic supplies for school because most of them are recent arrivals to the United States and have limited resources.

  • 2 donors
  • $1,059 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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 Project

The requested items, from Post-it Easel Pads for collaborative learning and visual aids to bulk stationery supplies for individual work, are pivotal in enhancing our ESL students' engagement and participation. Easel pads will allow for dynamic group activities, fostering communication skills in English through brainstorming and presentations. The variety of stationery, including pencils, highlighters, and paper, supports daily writing practice, critical for language acquisition. Cultural and bilingual educational materials will deepen students' understanding of diverse heritages, including their own, promoting inclusivity and respect in our classroom.

Our project aims to create an enriched learning environment that supports the diverse needs of ESL students, facilitating both their English language development and cultural appreciation.

By providing a variety of learning tools, we seek to enhance literacy skills, encourage creative expression, and foster a classroom community that values multicultural backgrounds. Our goal is to equip students with the confidence and competence to communicate effectively in English, while also celebrating their cultural identities.

Our students' diversity is their strength. Coming from various cultural backgrounds, they bring unique perspectives and experiences to the classroom, enriching our learning community. Their resilience and eagerness to learn, despite the challenges of adapting to a new language and culture, are truly inspiring. These materials will honor their journeys, support their learning needs, and help them feel valued and understood, reinforcing that their diverse voices are an integral part of our classroom's tapestry.

Mr. PANTONI
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (324791) • Quill.com $59.39 3 $178.17
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25" x 30", 30 Sheets/Pad, 6 Pads/Pack (559-VAD-6PK) • Quill.com $138.59 1 $138.59
Tatuo 12 Roll Fade Resistant Bulletin Board Paper, Bulletin Board Paper Roll, 48 Inches x 12 Feet Fade Resistant Paper Roll for Arts Crafts Bulletin Boards Drawing Paint Classroom, 12 Assortment Color • Amazon Business $114.99 1 $114.99
BIC Xtra Life Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm, #2 Medium Lead, 320/Carton (MP320) • Quill.com $95.39 1 $95.39
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $47.00 1 $47.00
Thenshop 240 Pcs Highlighter Bulk Assorted Colors Highlighter Markers Chisel Tip Highlighter Pens for School Office Classroom Pack • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Teacher Created Resources International Flags Spotlight Border (EP-595) • Quill.com $8.00 5 $40.00
Rosmonde Loose Leaf Paper, 900 Sheets, 6 Pack, College Ruled, 8" x 10.5", 56 gsm Bulk Office Filler Paper, 3 Hole Punched, 150 Sheets/Pack, College Ruled Paper for 3 Ring Binder, Notebook Paper, White • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
BIC PENS Large Bulk Pack of 240 Ink Pens, Bic Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint , Medium point 1.0 mm, 120 Black & 120 Blue Pens in Box Combo Pack • Amazon Business $29.82 1 $29.82
Electric Pencil Sharpener Heavy Duty, 6 Holes, Auto Stop AFMAT Pencil Sharpeners for School, Classroom Electric Sharpener for 6-11mm Pencils, 7000 Sharpening Times, Do not Eat up Colored Pencils • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 48 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Spanish English Bulletin Board Decor | 29 Pieces Inspirational Hispanic Quotes Poster | Hispanic Heritage Month Bilingual Positive Stickers | Motivational Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Banner Sign Flag with Brass Grommets,Latino Countries Culture Outdoor Sign House Banner Polyester Yard Lawn Outdoor Decoration 98X18''1 • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
16 Hispanic Heritage Month Posters for Classroom - 11x14in Hispanic Posters for Classroom, Famous Hispanic People Posters, Hispanic Heritage Posters for Classroom, Hispanic Decorations, Hispanic Decor • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations Hispanic Heritage Month Banner Latin American Backdrop Spanish Classroom Decorations National Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations and Supplies for Classroom Home • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Hispanic Heritage Month Door Cover Latin American Banner Spanish Classroom Decorations National Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations for Classroom Home • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Arosche Extra Large Hispanic Heritage Month Banner 72" x 48" Spanish Speaking Countries Latino American Celebration Decorations Photography Holiday Back drop for Indoor Outdoor Garden,Party Home Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$851.79

Vendor shipping charges

$5.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$899.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$158.75

Total project goal

$1,058.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,058.32

1 Donor

-$554.16

Donations toward project cost

-$471.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.12

match offer

-$504.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$428.53

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.62

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$0.00

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