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Mrs. Damato from Flushing, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Comfortable and Safe School Guidance Space

Help me give my students a sofa and chairs so that they can feel comfortable and safe while in the guidance office.

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My Students

My school is a Middle School in Flushing, Queens. There are about 750 students from 6th- 8th grade. Many of our students are first generation Americans. Over 27% of our school population are English Language Learners and 100% of the school receives free breakfast and lunch.

My students are bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn about topics ranging from emotional regulation to study skills and self-control.

As a school counselor, many of the children that see me each week for group and individual counseling have special needs and have learning and social obstacles to face in their home and school lives.

Our counseling space needs to feel comfortable, inviting, and inspiring. I want the counseling office to be a safe space where children feel welcome and comfortable to be express themselves. At this time, a new seating area would help define our counseling space and make the office more inviting and comfortable. It would also provide a waiting area where students and parents can sit comfortably while they are waiting to see a counselor.

My Project

Our guidance office is available to all students at any time of the day. It is frequented by hundreds of students each week. The students would love to be able to have a comfortable, clean, safe place to sit within the guidance office. At times, there are many children waiting to be seen by a counselor and having a comfortable sofa to sit on while they are waiting would make a big difference.

Having chart paper, markers and scissors would be so helpful when going into classes to do guidance lessons, during student ambassador groups, and for our small group counseling sessions.

Our students are creative and they need these supplies to help them express themselves in a safe and healthy way.

Mrs. Damato Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard Grades 6-8

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Flushing, NY View local requests

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

750 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DHP Emily Futon Sofa Bed, Modern Convertible Couch With Chrome Legs Quickly Converts into a Bed, Black Faux Leather • Amazon Business $159.00 1 $159.00
Roundhill Furniture Blended Leather Parson Dining Side Chairs with Espresso Legs, Black, Set of 2 • Amazon Business $82.36 1 $82.36
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $31.88 2 $63.76
Tulip Permanent Fabric Brush Tip Markers, Rainbow, Set of 10 • Amazon Business $13.29 3 $39.87
Schoolworks 105580-1003 Squishgrip Pointed-tip Kids Scissors 5 Inch, 12 Class Pack • Amazon Business $14.01 2 $28.02
Ixir 5MM Magnetic Ball Set for Office Stress Relief Desk Sculpture Toy Perfect for Crafts, Jewelry and Education Magnetized Fidget Cube Provides Relief for Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Boredom • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
VAKADO Colorful Inspirational Quotes Throw Pillow Covers Cases Outdoor Decorative Words Letters Cushion Home Decor for Couch Sofa Office 18x18 Set of 4 • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Upgraded Led Anti Stress Ball - Squishy Light up Ball - Anti Stress Toys - Toys for Kids - Mesh Stress Ball - Grape Ball - DNA Ball - Slime Stress Ball - ADHD Fidget Toys - Net Stress Squishy Ball • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
TANGLE Set of 3 Jr. Original Fidget Toy • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00

Materials cost

$437.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$474.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.74

Total project goal

$558.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $558.25

10 Donors

-$544.13

Donations toward project cost

-$474.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.12

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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