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

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Life Essentials

My students need sneakers to participate in P.E. and also be able to just be kids!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Salvatore's classroom raised $307

This project is fully funded

My Students

This year, my students are from a mix of grades! During physical education, it is their time to shine in a different way in school, through physical activity. It's a way for students to see their skills outside of the the classroom.

Many of my students are from low-income households and live in small, cramped, and crowded spaces.

There is not much green space or large safe spaces for them to run around and play in. Physical Education class gives them the chance to grow in a way they often could not outside of school. In order to get my students up and moving, I need materials that cater to their size, growth, and development. This includes athletic equipment and basic life needs like snacks, sneakers and clothing items.

My Project

I am a Physical Education teacher, and while most teachers ask for supplies, technology and books, I am always looking for life essentials for my students.

Some of my students are wearing sneakers that don't fit them, have holes in them or are falling apart.

I have bought sneakers for my children because I couldn't bear to watch them suffer. This project will directly affect students who I know are in desperate need. I chose a variety of other sizes to help the most children possible. It's so heartbreaking to see students come to school without a basic necessity like sneakers.

For so many of us, we get to pick which shoes we want to wear in the morning, and for them it's whatever they end up with. Let's have them "end-up" with some new shoes so they can participate in P.E and in life, and feel good about it!

Ms. Salvatore PS 78 the Stapleton Lighthouse Community School 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.

Staten Island, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

857 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Skechers Kids Girls' Spirit Sprintz Sneaker,Silver/Multi,10 M US Toddler • Amazon Business $34.00 1 $34.00
Toddler's Lightweight Sneakers Boys and Girls Cute Casual Running Shoes Multiple Colors (2.5 M US Little Kid, Royal Blue) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
adidas Originals Boys' Altarun K Running Shoe, Black/White/Black, 3 Medium US Little Kid • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
DREAM PAIRS Little Kid 5003-K Black Fuchsia Athletic Running Shoes Sneakers - 13 M US Little Kid • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Kids Running Sport Shoes Comfortable Athletic Sneakers Casual Trainers for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
DREAM PAIRS Little Kid 5003-K Navy Red Athletic Running Shoes Sneakers - 12 M US Little Kid • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
DREAM PAIRS Toddler 160481-K Black Fuchsia Athletic Running Shoes Sneakers Size 10 M US Toddler • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
DREAM PAIRS Little Kid 5003-K Grey Black Athletic Running Shoes Sneakers - 12 M US Little Kid • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$226.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$260.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.93

Total project goal

$306.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $306.21

5 Donors

-$153.10

Donations toward project cost

-$130.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.96

match offer

-$153.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$130.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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