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Ms. Spada from Bridgeport, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Crayons Are on Strike!

Help me give my students classroom supplies, social emotional learning materials and tools to help them express their creative side!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Spada's classroom raised $978

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

Some materials will be used in order for students to express their creative talents! A lot of our markers are loosing steam and we have been solely relying on our classroom box of crayons. It was so fun watching my students create their science fair boards and I would love to give them more materials to work with. They work so hard and deserve it!

The social emotional books will encourage students to be more aware and kind to themselves.

We recently had a fantastic conversation on empathy and it would be awesome to give students another point of view on the topic.

My students are each other's number one fans. Although their are some bumps in the road, they will ultimately have each others backs in the end. They work extremely hard everyday and I am so lucky to play a part I these extraordinary kids lives.

Ms. Spada Roosevelt Elementary School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bridgeport, CT 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Markers with Conical Tips Washable 8 Colors Box of 200 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $118.62 1 $118.62
AFMAT Sticky Easel Pad, 6-Pad Chart Paper With Grids, 25 x 30 inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, Super Large White Paper, Ideal for Teachers Training, Office Presentation, Meetings, Kids Doodling • Amazon Business $92.00 1 $92.00
Carolina STEM Challenge: Crystal Growing Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $56.70 1 $56.70
18 Pack Paper Organizer Bins Colorful Classroom Storage Bins Letter Size Flat Storage Tray Plastic Art Trays Classroom Pencil Organizer Baskets for School Office Teacher Book Organization • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Maped Essentials Yellow Triangular Graphite #2 Pencils, Pack of 144 - Grades 1-12 - Adult - Comfortable • School Specialty $41.99 1 $41.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (86001) • Staples $10.49 4 $41.96
NewPath Learning Ratios, Rates and Proportions Learning Center Game, Grade 6 to 9 - Grades 6-8 - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $37.49 1 $37.49
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 100/Pack (TP3854-100) • Staples $10.72 3 $32.16
Shell Education 180 Days of Social Studies for Sixth Grade - Grade 6 - Kids • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Staples 1 3-Ring View Binders D-Ring White 12/Pack (26432CT) • Staples $27.70 1 $27.70
Shell Education 180 Days of Science Book, Grade 6 - Kids • School Specialty $25.19 1 $25.19
Shell Education 180 Days of Social-Emotional Learning for Fifth Grade - Grade 5 - Kids • School Specialty $24.97 1 $24.97
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Kids Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids, Party Favors Autism Autistic Children - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
BESTAMTOY 36 PCS Wooden Sorting Stacking Rocks Stones,Sensory Toddler Toys Learning Montessori Toys, Building Blocks Game for Kids 1 2 3 4 5 6 Years Boy and Girl Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
KTRIO 500 Pack Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch, Clear Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Protector Letter Size • Amazon Business $23.89 1 $23.89
180 Days Of Math Gr 6 • Teachers' School Supply $22.99 1 $22.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes 3 x 3 Supernova Neons Collection 70 Sheets/Pad 24 Pads/Pack (654-24SSMIA-CP) • Staples $22.25 1 $22.25
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, Dozen (30001) • Quill.com $10.61 2 $21.22
A Kids Book About Empathy - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Change - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 105 Wipes (30112) • Quill.com $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$766.04

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.49

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$831.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.65

Total project goal

$977.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $977.67

1 Donor

-$977.67

Donations toward project cost

-$831.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$146.65

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