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Ms. Ruchalski from Woodland Park, NJ is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Fundamentals of STEAM

My students need basic art supplies (construction paper, scissors, glue sticks and colored pencils) to creatively express mathematical concepts.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ruchalski's classroom raised $236

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 Students

I teach in a low income/high poverty area in New Jersey. The students in our Tier 1 school come into class eager to learn! Although students have many challenges to overcome, they do not let anything stand in their way.

My students are creative thinkers who have limitless imaginations.

We provide a safe environment where students can grow to their fullest potential. Hands-on projects enable my students to apply mathematical reasoning to all situations and think outside the box when expressing their work.

My Project

My middle school students need basic art supplies such as construction paper, scissoraglue and colored pencils to be used in STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math). These materials will be used to build upon students’ strengths. By using art activities, we are increasing motivation and engagement in the classroom. STEAM projects will offer varied learning opportunities for students with different learning abilities.

Students will design, plan, and execute projects incorporating mathematical elements.

By combining arts with math, students get a more hands-on approach, which in turn, helps visual learners better understand what is being taught. With your help, I will be able to continue to teach beyond the traditional method and differentiate instruction to reach all of my learners.

Ms. Ruchalski John P Holland Charter School Grades 6-8

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 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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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PENCIL COLOR PK480 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $58.71 1 $58.71
SCISSOR CADDY FISKARS W/24 POINTED KIDS SCISSORS • School Specialty $51.11 1 $51.11
CONST PPR 9X12 RAINBOW • School Specialty $11.57 2 $23.14
GLUE STICK WHITE .28OZ PK30 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $9.86 2 $19.72

Materials cost

$152.68

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.27

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$200.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.34

Total project goal

$235.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $235.58

1 Donor

-$111.37

Donations toward project cost

-$100.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$117.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$100.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.42

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 $0.00

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