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Ms. Martin from Waterbury, CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Skies Of Blue Classroom

Help me give my students noise-canceling headphones, dry-erase boards, a label maker, and laminating sheets to support learning, organization, and focus in the classroom.

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Ms. Martin State Street School
Waterbury, CT Grades PreK-2

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 Project

I love how resilient, creative, and hardworking my students are each and every day. They come into the classroom ready to learn, grow, and overcome challenges, and I want to provide them with the tools they need to feel successful, comfortable, and supported while learning.

The noise-canceling headphones will help students who become easily distracted or overwhelmed stay focused and calm during independent work and small group activities.

The dry-erase boards will allow students to actively participate in lessons, practice important skills, and build confidence in a fun and engaging way. The label maker and cart organizer will help create a more organized classroom environment where students can easily access materials and learn important routines and independence skills. Laminating sheets will help preserve classroom visuals, schedules, learning tools, and activities that students use daily so they can be reused throughout the year.

The ice machine will be especially helpful for students and staff during long school days, warm weather, and moments when students may need ice packs or cold water to regulate and feel comfortable. Every item on this wish list will help create a positive, supportive, and well-organized learning environment where my students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

10 students impacted
Ms. Martin State Street School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waterbury, CT 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

10 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Greenery-GRE Soundproof Earmuffs Noise Canceling Hearing Protection Headphone Adjustable Defender Noise Reduction Earplug • Amazon Business $12.99 10 $129.90
MEDIMALL 15 Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Multipurpose Craft Storage Cart with Wheels, Mobile Tools Scrapbook Paper Organizer Cart for School Home Office Use (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $105.47 1 $105.47
Crayola Combo Classpack, Ultra-Clean Washable Markers and Large Crayons, Assorted Colors, Set of 256 • School Specialty $91.59 1 $91.59
Silonn Ice Makers Countertop, Portable Ice Maker with Self-Cleaning 9 Cubes Ready in 6 Mins 26Lbs/24H 2 Sizes of Bullet Ice, Ice Machine for Home Kitchen and Office • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
Classic Forest Animal Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $71.14 1 $71.14
Henoyso 48 Pcs Plastic Take Home Folders with 2 Pockets Parent Teacher Classroom Communication Homework Folder for Students Parent Teacher Connector(Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Scribbledo 24 Pack Small Dry Erase Boards for Students, Mini White Boards 9 x 12 Double Sided, Classroom Whiteboards for Kids, School, Teachers Student Lapboards with 24 Erasers • Amazon Business $37.04 1 $37.04
Brother P-Touch PT-H110 Portable Label Maker (PTH110) • Staples $33.19 1 $33.19
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, for Use with Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100-Pack • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
School Smart Chart Paper Pad, 24 x 16 Inches, 1-1/2 Inch Skip Line, 25 Sheets, White • School Specialty $8.69 1 $8.69

Materials cost

$695.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.03

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$746.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.72

Total project goal

$878.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $878.16

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 $878.16

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