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Students deserve to have their basic needs met in order to help them reach academic success. \r\n\r\nStudents will have access to essential testing materials, including binders, bookshelves, paper, pens, pencils, and colored pencils. Maintaining a clean and learning space will help students excel by creating a distraction-free space. Binders and bookcases for binders will help students maintain organization of class notes, projects, and handouts. Paper, pencils, and pens will be essential in paper tests. Classroom charger will create a charging station for computer based testing with out the fear of the device powering down. \r\n\r\nTest-taking for students can be very stressful. Providing brain break activities such as blocks, letter play, SEL activities, and a snack. Students will be able to take brain breaks with coloring, mindfulness activities, and stress-free manipulatives. Students' basic needs of hunger will be met. 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The requested items will be used every day to organize classroom materials, create accessible learning spaces, and make supplies easy for students to find independently. A well-organized classroom reduces distractions, encourages collaboration, and helps students stay focused on learning while building communication, social, and life skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will help create a warm, welcoming classroom where every student feels included, respected, and inspired. With your support, my students will have a space that celebrates their strengths, fosters confidence, and encourages them to take risks, learn, and grow each day. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.","proposalURL":"project/clean-and-cool-in-the-summer/10331501/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"New York City, NY","id":10331501,"title":"Clean and Cool in the Summer"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8856658_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669832863671","schoolName":"Reach Academy","costToComplete":333.80,"teacherId":8856658,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Savannah Gamble","numDonors":2,"numStudents":28,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a clean and safe environment where their needs are met.","totalPrice":533.80,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My second graders are some of the most resilient, creative, and joyful children you could ever meet. They come to school eager to learn, build community, and take care of one another. As a teacher at a Title 1 school in an urban community, I know firsthand that our classroom is more than just a place for academic instruction—it is a sanctuary. For many of my students, it is a safe space where they are guaranteed warmth, care, and consistent support.\r\n\r\nHere is how your generous donation will directly impact our classroom village:\r\n\r\nCombatting Food Insecurity: Many of our families work multiple jobs and face economic hardships. Having a dedicated stock of classroom snacks ensures that no child has to focus on an empty stomach. These snacks will also fuel our community classroom celebrations.\r\n\r\nWinter Warmth & Community: I love hosting winter hot chocolate parties to reward my students for their hard work. The insulated hot/cold cups will allow us to safely share a warm treat together, building lifelong memories and a cozy, family-like school culture.\r\n\r\nFun Fridays & Positive Incentives: Celebrating growth is a core part of my teaching. The toys and incentives will be used for \"Fun Fridays\" and cultural celebrations, giving students exciting milestones to work toward and keeping them deeply engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nHealth and Safety: Keeping an urban classroom healthy requires constant upkeep. The cleaning supplies will help us maintain a safe, germ-free space so our students can stay healthy and present in school every single day.\r\n\r\n You are sending a message to my students that their health, their happiness, and their comfort matter. 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These floor seats will provide a cozy, calming space and build focus, confidence, and a love for learning.","totalPrice":347.68,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My students come to school each day with curiosity, creativity, and a desire to learn. They are energetic, kind, and always eager to participate in classroom activities. I love watching them grow in confidence as they discover new skills and ideas.\r\n\r\nAs young learners, they spend much of their day reading, listening, collaborating, and participating in hands-on learning. These flexible floor seats will provide comfortable seating that helps students stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn. My goal is to create a welcoming learning environment where every child feels supported, comfortable, and able to do their best work each day.","proposalURL":"project/cozy-corner-for-growing-minds/10337543/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Los Angeles, CA","id":10337543,"title":"Cozy Corner for Growing Minds"},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"schoolName":"West Middle School","costToComplete":533.60,"teacherId":10539453,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Zalesski","numDonors":0,"numStudents":580,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students items to help keep our closet organized so we can easily access items our students need.","totalPrice":533.60,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"We are seeking to continue keeping our students comfortable in school with the clothing items they need. Students require items to be engaged and ready to learn in the educational environment, and this is what we seek to accomplish!\r\n\r\nLast school year, we provided over 300 students with the necessary items to stay comfortable in the learning environment by distributing items from our generous donors. \r\n\r\nWe are looking for items (clear large storage bins, metal wire shelves, plastic storage bins, portable racks) to help keep our closet organized so we can easily access items our students need. \r\n\r\nThank you for stopping by & considering donations.","proposalURL":"project/keeping-kids-comfortable/10354870/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Binghamton, NY","id":10354870,"title":"Keeping Kids Comfortable"}]