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Mrs. Soto from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hard-Work Pays Off!

Help me give my students END OF YEAR incentives, like motivating cool sunglasses, an opportunity for creativity with chalk with bubbles and a chance to enjoy their precious childhood this summer!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Soto's classroom raised $342

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

My students have an abundance of wealth in charisma, eagerness to learn English, motivation, and an overflowing knowledge of their culture. Their charismatic spark is undeniable, and the saying, "Everyone Smiles in the Same Language" couldn't be more true. Truly, terrific kids!

My Project

My English Learners have been working beautifully this year and incentives for their hard work would encourage and motivate them beyond the school year and into their summer studies. Their level of motivation for learning will be multiplied once I inform them that I will be making a special delivery to their homes...I can just see their faces beaming with excitement! All these items, cool sunglasses, chalk, bubbles, and pinwheels in gift bags will nourish their social emotional learning and immerse them with hands-on activities that direct them to play away from a digital device while enjoying their childhood.

Mrs. Soto PS 186 Dr Irving Gladstone Grades 3-5

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.

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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

70 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Sunglasses Party Favors in Bulk, 24 Pack Neon Sunglasses for Kids, Boys and Girls, Summer Beach, Pool Party Favors, Fun Gifts, Party Toys, Goody Bag Stuffers, Gift for Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $22.99 3 $68.97
ArtCreativity 3.5 Inch Bubble Blower Bottles with Wands - 24 Pack - Bubble Toy for Kids with 2oz of Solution - Outdoor Summer Fun - Birthday Party Favors, Supplies for Boys and Girls - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $19.97 2 $39.94
24 Pieces Kraft Paper Party Favor Gift Bags with Handle Assorted Colors (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
ArtCreativity 8-Point Pinwheels Set - Pack of 24 - Assorted Colors - Fun Carnival Toy and Party Favor - Amazing Gift Idea for Boys and Girls Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $10.97 3 $32.91
Sidewalk Chalk Party Pack – 30 x Pack of 4 Multi-Color Jumbo Street Chalks – 4 Bright & Cheerful Colors – Nontoxic, Washable Tapered Chalks for Party Favors and Gifts - 1 x 4 Inches • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Crayola Sidewalk Chalk Special Effects Set, Outdoor Toy, 30Count, Gift for Kids, 4, 5, 6, 7 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Crayola Sidewalk Chalk Special Effects Set, Outdoor Toy, 30Count, Gift for Kids, 4, 5, 6, 7 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Party Bubble Bottles (Bulk of 24) 2 OZ Bubbles with Blow Wands, in Assorted Colors, for Kids Outdoor Summer Partys, Birthday Favors and Goody Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79

Materials cost

$256.55

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$290.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.25

Total project goal

$341.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$341.65

7 Donors

-$169.32

Donations toward project cost

-$146.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.85

match offer

-$169.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$143.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.00

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$0.00

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