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Mrs. DiChiara from Springfield Gardens, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Start School The Write Way!

Help me give my students basic supplies such as pencils, scissors, and tape to get started with the school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. DiChiara's classroom raised $473

This project is fully funded

My Project

It's pretty simple here. Every year children come to school with less and less, and teachers are providing more and more out of their own pockets. Unfortunately that's not something that many of us can afford to do. So, asking for help with supplies has become a yearly need. Being a Science class, we go through a ton of materials weekly, and many of the materials are consumable, and need replacing often.

This year to get started, bulk pencils, scissors, and tape are at the top of the list to replace last years' supply.

Getting these supplies n bulk now, ensures that I will have them for the majority of the school year. In addition to those basics some other things are added in to the list such as bandaids. I've discovered it saves a TON of time to have a stock in the room rather than sending kids down the hall.

Finally one other ask is a BIG ONE (well rather two) - STEP STOOLS! My Smart board when installed must have been installed for a rather tall person; and I am umm.. not. I can't reach it! When I was being told I was moving classrooms last year I was so excited until I realized I couldn't reach the top 2/3s of the board unless I was standing on a chair! So, the solution - Step stools! I figured two would be good to place at both ends of the the board so I can reach from either side to be able to make sure I can utilize all the board functions.

Mrs. DiChiara Community Voices Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Springfield Gardens, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminator, Extra Wide 13 Inch Input, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302X) • Amazon Business $56.00 1 $56.00
SEHERTIWY Wooden Step Stool for Adults, 2 Step Stool Holds up to 500Lb, 3 in1 Heavy Duty Step Stool with Metal Frame, Foot Stool for Kichen/Bathroom/High Beds(Grey) • Amazon Business $25.19 2 $50.38
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Pastel Colors, 150 Count • Amazon Business $42.15 1 $42.15
Post-it Self-Stick Mini Easel Pad, 15 in x 18 in, 20 Sheets/Pad, 3 Pads, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (577-3PK) • Amazon Business $38.23 1 $38.23
Bostitch Office Heavy Duty Stapler, 40 Sheet Capacity, No Jam, Half Strip, Fits into the Palm of Your Hand, For Classroom, Office or Desk, Metallic Purple • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
Jutom 48 Pcs I Need Help Mini Flip Chart for Teacher Needs Classroom Management Needs Tools Teacher Incentives Self Assessment Cards for Kids Toddlers Students Behavior School Supplies • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Band-Aid Brand Ourtone Adhesive Bandages, Flexible Protection & Care of Minor Cuts & Scrapes, Quilt-Aid Pad for Painful Wounds, BR45, Assorted Sizes, 30 ct, Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $13.36 2 $26.72
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
OWLKELA 12 Rolls Colored Masking Tape 16 Yard Per Roll, Rainbow Colors Painting Tape, Painters Tape, Craft Tape, Labeling Tape, Paper Tape for Bullet Journals, Party Decorations, DIY Craft • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
DAGONGREN 30 Pack Clear Plastic Rulers 12 Inch,Transparent Assorted Color Metric Bulk Rulers with Inches and Centimeters,Kids Ruler for School,Home,Office • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Westcott 13140 Right- and Left-Handed Scissors, Kids' Scissors, Ages 4-8, 5-Inch Blunt Tip, Assorted, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48
Self Adhesive Dots, Strong Adhesive 1000pcs(500 Pairs) 0.59" Diameter Sticky Back Nylon Dots, Hook & Loop Dots with Waterproof Sticky Glue Tapes, Very Suitable for Classroom, Office, Home • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
cridoz 15 Rolls 1/8 Whiteboard Thin Tape Pinstripe Art Tape Dry Erase Board Grid Tape Lines Pinstriping Electrical Marking Tape, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
BABORUI 350 Sheets Transparent Sticky Notes with Lines, 7 Pads Lined Translucent Sticky Notes 3x3 Inch Clear for Aesthetic School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$365.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$401.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.84

Total project goal

$472.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$472.28

3 Donors

-$261.14

Donations toward project cost

-$221.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.17

match offer

-$211.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$179.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.67

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