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Mrs. Rappa from Flushing, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Laminate This! Reuse That! Pencils Here, Pencils There!

Help me give my students a class laminator to preserve their masterpieces and practice their letter writing.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rappa's classroom raised $220

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students come from hard working, low-income households where English is their second language. They are of different cultures and ethnicities. These are kindergartners and 1st graders in a self contained class that includes students of English Language Learners and students with special needs. They were in fully remote preschool and kindergarten last year

They have missed out on a lot of learning especially in writing while attending class remotely.

They had a tough time learning remotely at such a young age. It has been a very tough year for everyone.

My Project

Each year, I laminate tons of resources for my self contained kindergarten and 1st grade students (who have special needs which include occupational therapy) to practice their writing skills.

This project will allow me to help my students both in class and at home to practice their writing skills, (writing their name, the abc's, numbers and sight words) with the laminated sheets for them to use and reuse daily.

My parents also love the idea because they don't have to buy notebooks for them to practice in. By using a laminator, they also appreciate when I send their precious artwork home laminated and dated! My students also come in with homework either not completed or done in pen or crayon because they lack pencils at home. This project would let me share simple supplies such as pencils for them to keep at home. The pencil cases also help students learn responsibility to keep their school supplies organized.

Mrs. Rappa PS 20 John Bowne 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.

Flushing, 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

28 students impacted 17donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 200 Pouches (TP3854-200) $21.96 2 $43.92
EOOUT 8 Pack 3-Ring Pencil Pouch, Pouch Binder, Multi-Color, 10x7in, Pencil Case, Clear Window, for School Supplies, Office Supplies $12.60 3 $37.80
Scotch Brand PRO Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System, 9 inch (TL906) $30.45 1 $30.45
Kleenex Professional Facial Tissue for Business (03076), Flat Tissue Boxes, 12 Boxes / Convenience Case, 125 Tissues / Box $16.01 1 $16.01
Scotch Laminating Sheets, Menu Size, 25 Pouches (TP3856-25) $13.25 1 $13.25
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box $12.49 1 $12.49

Materials cost

$153.92

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$186.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.86

Total project goal

$219.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$219.09

15 Donors

-$138.72

Donations toward project cost

-$123.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.26

Matching donations from our partners

-$73.86

Match offers toward project cost

-$62.78

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.53

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$0.00

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