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Ms. Martinez from Bronx, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Valentine Smencils And More For Incentives!

My students need Smencils as their incentive and reward for a job well done and excellent behavior.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martinez's classroom raised $2,131

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

My students consist of children from a low socioeconomic background. They are lovely, motivated and respectful children that are enthusiastic about learning. Specifically, I teach Social Studies to students from grades K-5. Since I am the only Social Studies teacher in the school, I frequently do not get to teach every class in the school. Our school has a population of over 750 students.

Engaging my students through my pedagogy is my main goal.

I have many students that are English Language Learners and/or not auditory learners. They thrive and get engaged in my lessons through my tactful use of relevant video clips and images. Video clips, Powerpoint presentations, educational websites and images are also effective in engaging my Special Education students.

My Project

I would like these Smencils so that I can reward those students that always do what is required and/or go above what is required of them. For example, for those students that do things like doing extra credit assignments, help their classmates, always obeying classroom procedures and rules, etc. I would like these incentives, because not only are they a tool for learning, but they would be a great reward for a job well done. Additionally, I would distribute for Valentine's Day, for the Sports lovers and Spring Smencils during those special times of the year or students' interest. There are many students that are interested in Sports and the Sports Smencils would appeal more to these children. The variety of Smencils would keep students always excited about earning a Smencil, because they would be different Smencils according to the time of the year. I know that Smencils are just pencils, but for my students they're the greatest thing. The system I have used to give out Smencils in the past is that I give raffle tickets to students that are on-task, follow class rules or help their classmates. At the end of the class session, I will randomly select about four raffle tickets. Those students selected will be able to chose a Smencil. They go bananas for these prizes and are so grateful too. It's amazing how they never get tired of these Smencils.

Ms. Martinez PS 138 Samuel Randall Grades 3-5

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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Case of Smencils • http://www.scentcofundraising.com/product-category/smencils/ $285.00 2 $570.00
Spring Smencils • http://www.scentcofundraising.com/product-category/smencils/ $300.00 1 $300.00
Halloween Smencils • http://www.scentcofundraising.com/product-category/smencils/ $300.00 1 $300.00
Valentine Smecils • http://www.scentcofundraising.com/product-category/smencils/ $300.00 1 $300.00
Sports Smencils • http://www.scentcofundraising.com/product-category/smencils/ $285.00 1 $285.00

Materials cost

$1,755.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$26.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,811.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$319.64

Total project goal

$2,130.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,130.96

1 Donor

-$2,130.96

Donations toward project cost

-$1,811.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$319.64

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