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Ms. Seiden from New York, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Supplies for Ms. Seiden!

My students need school supplies for 4th grade, such as 4 sets of colored folders, 50 composition notebooks, cardstock and various art supplies, for the upcoming school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Seiden's classroom raised $555

This project is fully funded

My Students

Do you remember your first day of a new school year? The excitement! The nerves! Imagine walking into a new classroom, unable to buy school supplies, feeling unprepared. What better way to celebrate the excitement and ease the nerves than with the necessary school supplies already waiting for you!

Where do I even begin?

My students are kind, funny, amazing young people who have the potential to learn and grow up successfully, but lack the means necessary. They are hardworking, determined, and just want to learn about the world they live in. Most of my students come from a high poverty neighborhood in the projects of NYC and receive free or reduced breakfast, lunch, and after school snacks. A lot of my students are English Language Learners who have moved to NYC from different countries where English is rarely spoken at home. Some of my students come from one-parent households, live with many family members in small living conditions, or live in a completely different state than their parents with a grandparent/grandparents or an alternative guardian. Overall, my students deal with hardships that no child should go through. They cannot afford the everyday materials needed in school, and that is why I need your help!

My Project

The materials listed in this project would give my students endless opportunities to explore and learn throughout the school day. The notebooks and folders will be used to store and keep their amazing work safe in reading/writing, science, math, and social studies. The art supplies will help enhance my students' learning by affording them the possibility to create and display beautiful social studies, science, reading, and writing work. Additionally, we create amazing self-portraits throughout the year connected to the current unit of study, which would not be possibly without these materials.

I am confident that this project will enrich my students' education and help them achieve their goals.

What would the first day of school be without a fresh new notebook and folders? This project will improve my classroom by having the materials and supplies I need in order to create a comfortable learning environment for all of my students. This project will also ensure that my students never feel any pressure of socioeconomic or cultural differences.

Ms. Seiden PS 126 Jacob August Riis Grades 3-5

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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.

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More than half 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sewn Black Marble Cover Composition Book with Wide Rule 11/32", 9 3/4" x 7 1/2", Wide Ruled, 100 Sheets • Staples Advantage $3.49 50 $174.50
Pacon 11" X 17" Watercolor Paper, 100/Pack • Staples Advantage $36.89 1 $36.89
Canson Montval Watercolor Paper 4 In. X 6 In. Block Of 15 140 Lb. Cold Press, 3/Pk • Staples Advantage $29.99 1 $29.99
Oxford Twin-Pocket Folder, Embossed Leather Grain Paper, Assorted Colors • Staples Advantage $22.29 1 $22.29
Oxford Twin Pocket Portfolio, 8 1/2" x 11", Light Green, 25/Bx • Staples Advantage $18.09 1 $18.09
Oxford Twin-Pocket Portfolios, Light Blue, 8 1/2" x 11", • Staples Advantage $17.69 1 $17.69
Oxford Twin-Pocket Portfolios, Yellow, 8 1/2" x 11", • Staples Advantage $17.29 1 $17.29
Oxford Twin-Pocket Portfolios, Red, 8 1/2" x 11", 25/Bx • Staples Advantage $17.29 1 $17.29
Elmer's Clear Glue Stick Class Pack, .24oz, 30/Pk • Staples Advantage $7.17 2 $14.34
Staples Index Cards, Ruled One Side, White, 5"H x 8"W, 500/Pk • Staples Advantage $11.29 1 $11.29
Wausau Paper Astrobrights Colored Card Stock Paper, LETTER-Size, 65 lb., Assorted Brights, 8.5" x 11", 250 Sheets/Rm • Staples Advantage $10.49 1 $10.49
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Elastomer Compound Eraser, Medium, 24/Box • Staples Advantage $10.19 1 $10.19
Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 12/Pack • Staples Advantage $7.81 1 $7.81
Post-it Durable Index Tabs, Blank, Assorted Bright Colors, 1", 66/Pk • Staples Advantage $7.79 1 $7.79
Pacon SunWorks Construction Paper, 58 lbs., Black, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $1.60 4 $6.40
Staples Index Cards, Ruled, Assorted Pastel Colors, 3" x 5", 300/Pk • Staples Advantage $5.99 1 $5.99
Staples Index Cards, Ruled, Assorted Neon Colors, 3" x 5", 300/Pk • Staples Advantage $5.99 1 $5.99
Staples Card Stock Paper, 110 Lbs., White, 8 1/2"H x 11"W, 250 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $5.91 1 $5.91
Staples Index Cards, Ruled One Side, White, 3"H x 5"W, 500/Pk • Staples Advantage $5.49 1 $5.49
Expo Low Odor Fine Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted, 8/Pack • Staples Advantage $4.50 1 $4.50
BIC Mechanical Pencils .7mm, Dozen • Staples Advantage $2.18 2 $4.36

Materials cost

$434.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$471.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.14

Total project goal

$554.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $554.24

14 Donors

-$494.06

Donations toward project cost

-$420.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.96

match offer

-$60.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.18

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 $0.00

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