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So Sharp and so Clean!

My students need an X-ACTO Powerhouse electric pencil sharpener, notebooks and cleaning wipes.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lennon's classroom raised $192

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

The computer lab is a very popular place in our school. Our students are eager to learn how to be good digital citizens and use new educational websites to improve their skills in reading and math. Many students sign up for our after-school programs involving our computers and parents sign up to be well-versed in online learning. For many of our students and thier families, the computer lab is the only place that they have access to internet, besides our local public library.

Our school’s nearly 600 students from Pre-K to 5th grade are mostly English language learners who come from low-income homes.

The cultural make-up of our school is as follows: 90% Latino (Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Ecuador), 8% are African or African-American; and 2% are Asian or Polish. More than half of our students are part of after-school programs that allow them to be active, express themselves on stage, or develop their skills in reading, writing and math.

My Project

The computer lab collects dust quickly and in an effort to maintain our equipment, everything needs to be dusted and cleaned often. Due to a lot of people traffic throughout the day, it's important that computer mice and keyboards are cleaned often. Cleaning wipes allow for my students to take pride in the space that they use each day.

Scholars in rigorous learning environments need a heavy-duty pencil sharpener!

My students use computer applications as well as writing materials to show their understanding of concepts in reading, math and technology. When the pencil sharpener stops working, it puts a damper on rigorous learning.

Project tagged as

New York, NY
Grades 3-5
Literacy
Engineering & Technology
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Lennon PS 4 Duke Ellington Grades 3-5

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

300 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Staples Copy Paper; 8-1/2x11", Letter Size • Staples Advantage $34.28 1 $34.28

X-ACTO Powerhouse 1799 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black • Staples Advantage $33.99 1 $33.99

ERASE-it-ALL White Board Cleaner Wipes, Cloth, 8 x 6, WE, 120/Canister • Staples Advantage $14.39 2 $28.78

Staples Signa Perforated Writing Pads, Narrow Ruled, Canary, 8 1/2" x 11 3/4", 50 Sheet/Pad, 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $25.79 1 $25.79

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Fresh Scent and Citrus Blend, 35 Count Canister, 3 Canister/Pack, 105 Wipes/Pack • Staples Advantage $7.79 1 $7.79

Materials cost			$130.63
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.96
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$162.59
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$28.69
Total project goal			$191.28
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$191.28
2 Donors			-$191.28
Donations toward project cost			-$162.59
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$28.69
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

So Sharp and so Clean!

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Students

My Project

Project tagged as

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

Equity Focus

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

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Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.