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Ms. Frausto from Hartford, CT is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Are Determined to Realize Our College Dreams!

My students need supplies such as pencils, pens, paper, and binder dividers for their AVID elective class. They also need presentation easels for Tutorology sessions.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Frausto's classroom raised $1,074

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

"Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world" - Nelson Mandela My AVID students are learning the academic and behavioral skills essential for college success. They need supplies such as pencils, paper and pens to keep them organized. They also need easels for group work.

My students are in grades 6-8 in an inner city school plagued with poverty.

In fact, 100% of students in our K-8 school qualify for free and reduced lunch. In addition, our school has the highest English Language Learner population in the state and many students receive special education services. This year, we began the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program in the middle school. AVID is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other post secondary opportunities. Despite the obstacles that they face in their lives, my students come to school determined to succeed. They are actively engaged in their learning and practice strategies to help enhance their writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading skills. All of the students in my AVID elective class have the desire to pursue their dreams as first generation college students.

My Project

Organization is a critical component of academic success. AVID students are expected to maintain a two inch binder (or larger) organized in "The AVID Way." Students keep all of their notes and handouts for each class in their AVID binders. The supplies that I am requesting are critical for students organization. These supplies include three hole punches, pencils, pens and filler paper and pencil pouches. As students need to replenish their supplies throughout the year, they will be available through this donation. A giant wall calendar will be used to keep track of important dates. Students also need presentation easels and chart paper to participate in the AVID tutorial sessions. Tutorials are also a primary component contributing to the success of AVID students. Based on the Socratic method, tutorials are an exercise in higher level thinking and questioning. College students facilitate the tutorials so that they operate in much the same manner as cooperative college study groups.

Often times, my students do not have access to the basic supplies that they need in order to be successful in school.

This donation will help to ensure that all students have what they need for the AVID binders and tutorial sessions. Organized students, are confident students. Having the tools that they need will greatly enhance my students learning and put them on the path of college readiness.

Ms. Frausto Burns Latino Studies Academy Grades 6-8

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
EASEL DRY ERASE ECO-WHEASEL MELAMINE • School Specialty $94.47 4 $377.88
TAB INDEX INSERT 11X8.5 8-TAB SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $1.22 90 $109.80
POST-IT SELF STICK WALL PAD 20''X23'' PACK OF 2 • School Specialty $40.46 2 $80.92
PLANNER WALL LAMINATED 30 DAY 2 H X 3W • School Specialty $18.45 3 $55.35
BINDER 7''X10'' CLEAR VINYL POUCH PACK OF 24 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $23.79 2 $47.58
PUNCH 3-HOLE PAPER ADJ BLACK - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $7.96 3 $23.88
PENCIL #2 PACK OF 144 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $11.16 2 $22.32
PAPER 8.5X11 16LB COLLEGE RULE 3HP W/MARGIN-REAM • School Specialty $7.09 3 $21.27
PAPER NOTE PAD SELF STICK YELLOW HIGHLAND 3X3 PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $5.57 2 $11.14
MARKER SCHOOL SMART DRY ERASE BLACK CHISEL PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $9.74 1 $9.74
MARKERS DRY ERASE NEW STYLE BLUE CHISEL TIP PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $9.74 1 $9.74
PEN BALLPOINT ROUND STIC MEDIUM 1.0MM BLUE PACK OF 60 • School Specialty $6.33 1 $6.33
PEN BLACK BALLPOINT ROUND STIC MEDIUM 1.0MM PACK OF 60 • School Specialty $6.33 1 $6.33
PENCIL SHARPENER ONE HOLE ASST - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $1.74 3 $5.22
ERASERS CAP MULTICOLOR SET OF 100 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $3.78 1 $3.78

Materials cost

$791.28

Vendor shipping charges

 $79.13

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$912.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$160.99

Total project goal

$1,073.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,073.27

1 Donor

-$1,073.27

Donations toward project cost

-$912.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$160.99

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