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Mr. LaRocca from Brooklyn NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Our New Classroom

My students need basic classroom supplies such as a Mid-Back Mesh Chair, ink, paper towels, and more due to limited resources in our low income community.

  • $1,617 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Hi Everyone! Thank you very much for taking the time to visit my donors choose page! I am a brand new teacher in Brooklyn, NY. I have been recently hired to teach in a 8:1:1 class ratio in District 75 school. The school in which I work is one of NYC's highest needs schools located in a hard to staff geographic area. The students in my classroom are between the ages of 5-7 years old. They have all been diagnosed with Autism. All of my students live in the surrounding area with low income families, some live in shelters, or even with foster families. My students thrive in classrooms that implement multi-sensory approaches and differentiated instruction. I believe one day all children, regardless of ability, will be able to grow and thrive within the public education arena.

My Project

Students will have access to materials and resources that will create a hands on learning environment which is crucial for our student's with Autism. For example, my students will have their own copies of books that are part of our ELA curriculum. The laminator will allow the students to have access to adapted materials specific to their learning needs. Having a carpet will allow all of the students to sit together and actively participate in circle time. The butterfly growing kit will allow students to see the life cycle of a butterfly firsthand and not just in a textbook. The printer ink will ensure that the students are able to work on individualized worksheets every day.

Mr. LaRocca
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP T6M14AN#140 902XL Black High Yield Original Ink Cartridge (T6M14AN) • Amazon Business $38.97 2 $77.94
HP 902 Cyan, Magenta & Yellow Original Ink Cartridges, 3 Cartridges (T0A38AN) • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
AmazonBasics Mid-Back Mesh Chair • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Velcro VEL151 Hook and Loop Dot Tape Combo Pack, 3/4" Diameter, Clear (Case of 200) • Amazon Business $31.51 2 $63.02
Bounty Select-a-Size Paper Towels, White, 12 Huge Rolls • Amazon Business $27.23 2 $54.46
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.5 x 11-Inches, 3 mil thick, 200-Pack (TP3854-200),Clear • Amazon Business $26.34 2 $52.68
From Seed to Plant • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94
WELCHS 884640 Fruit Snacks, 0.9 oz Pouch, 80/Box • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Cheddar, 45 Ounce • Amazon Business $22.95 2 $45.90
Little Folk Visuals LFF-228 Little Folk Visuals The Very Hungry Caterpillar Flannel Board Precut Felt Figures • Amazon Business $22.95 2 $45.90
FADFAY Outer Space Kids Rug Cute Kids Room Carpet 39''52'' • Amazon Business $45.00 1 $45.00
Does It Sink or Float? (What's the Matter?) • Amazon Business $6.95 6 $41.70
Panaview 5-Gallon Aquarium Kit with LED Lighting and Power Filter • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
WELCH'S Variety Pack Fruit Snacks, 2.25 Ounce, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.85 2 $39.70
Puffs Basic Facial Tissues; 1 Family Box, 180 Tissues per Box (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $16.63 2 $33.26
Where the Wild Things Are • Amazon Business $6.36 5 $31.80
Root-Vue Farm • Amazon Business $29.87 1 $29.87
VIZ-PRO Notice Board Felt Blue, 36 X 24 Inches, Silver Aluminium Frame • Amazon Business $28.90 1 $28.90
VIZ-PRO Notice Board Felt Blue, 36 X 24 Inches, Silver Aluminium Frame • Amazon Business $28.90 1 $28.90
SimpleHouseware Mesh Desk Organizer with Sliding Drawer, Double Tray and 5 Upright Sections, Black • Amazon Business $25.87 1 $25.87
Insect Lore Live Butterfly Growing Kit Toy - 5 Caterpillars to Butterflies - SHIP NOW • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Insect Lore Live Butterfly Growing Kit Toy - 5 Caterpillars to Butterflies - SHIP NOW • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Sylvania SRCD243M-Black Portable CD Radio • Amazon Business $24.75 1 $24.75
Learning Resources Puzzle Globe, 14 Pieces • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Little Folk Visuals LFF-228 Little Folk Visuals The Very Hungry Caterpillar Flannel Board Precut Felt Figures • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Window Garden Multi-Use Acrylic Planter Tray + Fiber Soil + Sprayer = Gorgeous Succulent, Dish and Herb Gardens | Grow Microgreens, Wheatgrass Seed | Table Centerpiece | Drip Tray | Fairy Gardens. • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
AmazonBasics Thermal Laminator • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
AmazonBasics Thermal Laminator • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Variety Pack Classic Mix, (Box of 30 bags) • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
Scholastic Photo Calendar Bulletin Board (TF8019) • Amazon Business $19.67 1 $19.67
ALEX Toys Craft Giant Art Jar • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes, Educational Counting Toy, Set of 100 Cubes • Amazon Business $8.49 2 $16.98
iMustech Washable Finger Paint, 12 Cols Non Toxic Painting for Toddlers, Finger Painting Kit, Color Wonder Finger Paints, Safe Baby Paint, Art Supplies for Toddlers and Kids,12 X 30 ml • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
The World of Eric Carle  The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cube Puzzle (42 pc) • Amazon Business $14.09 1 $14.09
The World of Eric Carle  The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cube Puzzle (42 pc) • Amazon Business $14.09 1 $14.09
World of Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Stacking/Nesting Blocks • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Bubble World Fun Bubble Bottles (6 Pack) Bubbles for Kids - Non-Toxic Bubbles with Built-In Wand for Mess-Free Play! • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Do A Dot Art Rainbow 4 Pack Washable Dot Markers, The Original Dot Marker • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
450 Pcs Craft Supply Set, Which Includes 100Pcs Pipe Cleaners Chenille Stem, 150Pcs Self-sticking Wiggle Googly Eyes and 200Pcs Pompoms for DIY School Art Projects by Baleauty • Amazon Business $10.96 1 $10.96
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Magnetic Wood Puzzle Jigsaw Puzzles • Amazon Business $10.52 1 $10.52
Officemate Hanging File Frame, Letter Size, Adjustable 14 to 18-Inches, 2 Pack (91990) • Amazon Business $10.36 1 $10.36
Officemate Hanging File Frame, Letter Size, Adjustable 14 to 18-Inches, 2 Pack (91990) • Amazon Business $10.36 1 $10.36
AmazonBasics Hanging File Folders - Letter Size (25 Pack) - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes, Educational Counting Toy, Set of 100 Cubes • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
eBoot 700 Pieces Round Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-adhesive DIY Scrapbooking Crafts Toy Accessories, Assorted Sizes • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Tetra TetraFin Goldfish Flakes Food with ProCare, 7.06 oz • Amazon Business $6.90 1 $6.90

Materials cost

$1,324.28

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,374.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$242.50

Total project goal

$1,616.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,616.64

9 Donors

-$1,531.64

Donations toward project cost

-$1,301.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$229.75

match offer

-$85.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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