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Ms. Chan (Ngai) from New York, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Student (Embarrassed): Miss, Can I Borrow A...

Help me give my students the basic school supplies that they need, but cannot afford.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Chan (Ngai)'s classroom raised $447

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate 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 Project

I love my school and I love my students even more! They remind me a lot of myself when I was a student. Coming from a not-so-well-off family, my parents were not able to afford much, including basic school supplies. The majority of my students are from low-income families, but that doesn't stop them from learning! Working in a Title I school, I have seen firsthand how much these students are lacking.

It breaks my heart when I see students come back to school without any supplies to work with.

At the beginning of every year, I would pass out the supply list of really basic supplies like a binder, pencils, markers, etc. Some would be using the same composition book for all of their classes and some would borrow a pencil everyday (not to mention colored pencils, markers, loose-leaf, etc. that we would use on a regular basis).

Some students come to school hungry, freezing cold, with no warm jackets in the winter and/or without basic school supplies. This project includes some very basic supplies such as pencils, erasers, paper, mini whiteboards, etc. My goal is to leave these supplies out at the back of the room and students can freely take what they need (instead of feeling embarrassed when asking for supplies).

I have also included some inspirational cards and mini ducks - to help the students get through the school year when they are feeling unmotivated. Little things makes a huge difference in the student's learning experience!

Ms. Chan (Ngai) High School of Fashion Industries Grades 9-12

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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

170 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Wood-Cased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.90 4 $43.60
samstar 2 Pack Hanging File Organizer, Mesh File Folder Box Filing Box File Cabinet Organizer Storage Boxes, Letter Size • Amazon Business $34.17 1 $34.17
Best Paper Greetings 48 Count Motivational Cards with Quotes for Kindness Gifts, Inspirational Notes and Envelopes, 4x6 • Amazon Business $15.51 2 $31.02
Artellius White Erasers - Large Size Latex & Smudge Free - Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms, Drawing, Teachers, Homeschool, Office, Art Class - Pack of 100 • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
LOUHUA Mini Ducks 220 Pack Tiny Duck Figurines Bulk for Miniature Dollhouse Decor Accessories Garden Aquarium Potted Ornament Party Toys DIY Charms Office Classroom Activity to Hide • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Sticky Notes 2x2 inch Bright Colors Self-Stick Pads 24 Pads/Pack 60 Sheets/Pad Total 1440 Sheets • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 22/Pack (2062225) • Quill.com $21.19 1 $21.19
Kleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 200 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Hammermill Fore MP Colors Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs., 8.5" x 14", Green, 500 Sheets/Ream (103374) • Quill.com $20.23 1 $20.23
Outus 24 Set Motivational Greeting Cards with Envelopes Inspirational Note Graduation Cards Bulk with Envelopes and Stickers for College Colleague Office Workers Basketball Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
CAREGY Thermal Laminating Pouches, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,200 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Clear, Letter Size, Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Punchy Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb./89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91732) • Amazon Business $18.35 1 $18.35
Positive Inspirational Quote Tapestry Motivational Classroom Wall Art Office Wall Decor Home Decor Watercolor Rainbow Style Tapestry for Bedroom Living Room Dorm 40X60 • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Post-it Pop-up Notes 3 x 3 Beachside Caf Collection 100 Sheet/Pad 12 Pads/Pack (R33012AP) • Staples $11.60 1 $11.60
Amazon Basics Hanging File Folders, Letter Size, Aqua, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $11.24 1 $11.24
Sooez Clipboard with Storage, Plastic Storage Clipboard with Low Profile Clip, Heavy Duty Nursing Clipboards Foldable, Coaches Clipboard Case for Work Kids, Teacher Must Haves, Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$344.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$379.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.04

Total project goal

$446.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $446.94

5 Donors

-$358.71

Donations toward project cost

-$316.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.56

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.23

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