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Ms. Maria from Staten Island, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fresh Start to a New Year

Help me give my students a fresh start to a new school year

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Maria's classroom raised $685

This project is fully funded

My Project

The intention of this project is to make every school year feel special! I like to change up my classroom decor and theme every year to make it inviting and exciting.

These materials will make my classroom exciting and inviting for all the incoming students.

The bulletin board paper is to make the classroom look inviting and warm. The baskets and timers are to create organization and routine for the classroom. The inflatable chairs are exciting to use and help to implement flexible seating in the classroom. Lastly the trampoline is for the children to get in movement and sensory input when needed.

Ms. Maria PS 41 Stephanie A Vierno 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.

Staten Island, 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

25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elephant & Piggie: The Complete Collection (Includes 2 Bookends) (An Elephant and Piggie Book) • Amazon Business $78.87 1 $78.87
Ativafit 36'' Trampoline for Kids Foldable Mini Toddler Trampoline with Comfortable Foam Handle Play Indoor Outdoor Home Use Gifts for Boys Girls for Fun • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Wettarn 8 Pcs Flexible Seating for Classroom Inflatable Donut Ball Chair with Hand Pump Elementary Yoga Ball with Black Inflator Floor Cushion for Kids Student Exercise Balance Training (Cool Color) • Amazon Business $71.99 1 $71.99
Really Good Stuff Durable Book and Binder Holders - 12 Pack - Ideal for Narrow or Vertical Storage Needs - Book, Magazine, File Folder, and Binder Holders - Classroom Organization Made Easy • Amazon Business $55.43 1 $55.43
Calming Blue Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
hand2mind Green Jumbo Sand Timers, 2 Minute Sand Timer, Hourglass Sand Timer with Soft Rubber End Caps Offers Quiet Pausing, Classroom Sand Timers for Kids, Teeth Brushing and Game Timer (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $16.34 2 $32.68
SUNEE 50 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 3 Rings, Black 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
White Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $21.37 1 $21.37
White Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $21.37 1 $21.37
Teacher Created Resources Stone Blue Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Teacher Created Resources Creme Brulee Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77440) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
hand2mind Orange Jumbo Sand Timers, 5 Minute Sand Timer, Hourglass Sand Timer with Soft Rubber End Caps Offers Quiet Pausing, Classroom Sand Timers for Kids, Teeth Brushing and Game Timer (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
SUIN Plastic Project-Folders with 2 Pockets & 3 Prong, Bulk Pack Project File-Folder for US Letter Size Papers, Ideal for School & Office, Assorted Pastel Colors (Pastel Blue - 12 Packs) • Amazon Business $14.93 1 $14.93
SUIN Plastic Project-Folders with 2 Pockets & 3 Prong, Bulk Pack Project File-Folder for US Letter Size Papers, Ideal for School & Office, Assorted Pastel Colors (Pastel Mint - 12 Packs) • Amazon Business $14.93 1 $14.93
150 Pcs Pom Poms, Pink Craft Pom Poms (White) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
MORFEN 150 Pcs Pom Poms, 1 Inch Bright Beige Craft Pom Poms, Fuzzy Pompom Puff Balls, Small Pom Pom Balls for DIY Arts, Crafts Projects, Home Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
MORFEN 150 Pcs Pom Poms, 1 Inch Light Brown Craft Pom Poms, Fuzzy Pompom Puff Balls, Small Pom Pom Balls for DIY Arts, Crafts Projects, Birthday Home Decorations • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79

Materials cost

$543.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$581.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.69

Total project goal

$684.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$684.61

4 Donors

-$561.92

Donations toward project cost

-$539.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$72.69

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$0.00

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