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Ms. Salvatore from Staten Island, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Warm Nights For Bright Days!

My students need pajamas so that they can get a good nice sleep for a productive day at school!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Salvatore's classroom raised $924

This project is fully funded

My Students

This year, my students are from a mix of grades! During physical education, it is their time to shine in a different way in school, through physical activity. It's a way for students to see their skills outside of the the classroom.

Many of my students are from low-income households and live in small, cramped, and crowded spaces.

There is not much green space or large safe spaces for them to run around and play in. Physical Education class gives them the chance to grow in a way they often could not outside of school. In order to get my students up and moving, I need materials that cater to their size, growth, and development. This includes athletic equipment and basic life needs like snacks, sneakers and clothing items.

My Project

My school has over 800 children; all from disadvantaged backgrounds. So many of my students are sleeping in the clothes they wore to school because they didn't have pajamas. Last year I was able to get some of my students pajamas, but it broke my heart that I couldn't get them to more of my students. With your help, those students are going to have warm nights! The glow on their faces seeing something brand new, just for them is something that I will never forget. Good days at school, start with warm and safe nights of sleep. Teaching means reaching out for your students beyond the classroom.

Ms. Salvatore PS 78 the Stapleton Lighthouse Community School 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.

Staten Island, NY View local requests

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

875 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Faded Glory Boys Micro Fleece 2 Pack Pajama Pants (XXL 18, Red) • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96
The Children's Place Baby Toddler Girls' Top and Pants Pajama Set, Whisperpnk 81758, 4T • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
Gerber Toddler Boys Boy 2 Pack Blanket Sleeper, Dino, 4T • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
Little Pajamas Boys Pajamas Dinosaur 100% Cotton Toddler Clothes Kids PJS Children Sleepwear Shirts Size 6 • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
The Children's Place Big Boys' Pajama Set, Ruby 17 90485, L (10/12) • Amazon Business $12.71 4 $50.84
The Children's Place Big Girls' Emoji 2 Piece Sleepwear, Evening Blue 90283, 6X/7 • Amazon Business $11.20 4 $44.80
The Children's Place Big Boys' Eat and Sleep List Themed Cotton Pajamas, H/T Mist 90465, 16 • Amazon Business $11.20 4 $44.80
The Children's Place Big Boys' Too Awesome Themed 2 Piece Pajamas, Happyblue 90487, XL (14) • Amazon Business $11.20 4 $44.80
'Quad Seven Boys Flannel Knit Pajama Set, Dino Navy, Size 8/10' • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
IF Pajamas Little Girls Long Sleeve Panda Sets 100% Cotton Sleepwears Kids Pjs Size 5 • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Family Feeling Shark Little Boys Long Sleeve Pajamas Sets 100% Cotton Clothes Toddler Kids Size 4T • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
dELiA*s 'dELiAs Girls Pajama Sleepwear Sets Long Sleeve Shirts With Pants, Congrats, Size 10-12' • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
The Children's Place Baby Top and Pants Pajama Set,Zinnia Pink 91343,5T • Amazon Business $9.60 4 $38.40
'dELiAs Girls Pajama Sleepwear Sets Long Sleeve Shirts With Pants, Pillow, Size 67/8 (2 Full Sets)' • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
Shimmer & Shine Footed Pajamas Blanket Sleeper - 5 • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
The Children's Place Big Boys' Short Sleeve Fashion T-Shirt, Harborside 2436, XXL(16) • Amazon Business $4.38 4 $17.52
BOBO Kids Little Girls Panties Toddler Print Underwear (Pack of 6) Size 12 14 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
BOBO Kids Little Boys Car Briefs Underwear Toddler (Pack of 6) Size • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
MAMABIBI Big Boys Underwear Kids Cotton Brief 5 Pack • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Gerber Toddler Girls 2 Pack Blanket Sleeper, Elephants, 4T • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
dELiA*s 'dELiAs Girls Pajama Sleepwear Sets Long Sleeve Shirts With Pants, Monday, Size 14-16' • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BOBO Kids Little Girls Panties Toddler Striped Underwear Christmas Pink White (Pack of 6) Size 5T-6T • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$744.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$785.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.60

Total project goal

$923.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $923.98

7 Donors

-$461.98

Donations toward project cost

-$392.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.29

match offer

-$461.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$392.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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