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Ms. Jaclyn Maricle from New York, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Comfortable Community Space!

Help me give my students flexible seating options for a safe, socially-distanced classroom.

  • $501 goal

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My Students

Our school is a small middle school in lower Manhattan. Students come from all over the city, from a wide variety of neighborhoods, cultural identities, and various economic backgrounds. We are proud to have a diverse school community that values collaboration and different perspectives. Over half of our students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, about a quarter have an IEP, and 10% are English Language Learners.

Whether students are learning at home or in school, they deserve high-quality instruction that builds independence and inspires a love of science.

Eighth graders, in general, are a unique and wildly loveable bunch, but I think my students are particularly incredible. They are hardworking, innovative, and collaborative. They love the hands-on work of science and unlocking the mysteries of the world around them. Their curiosity knows no bounds! Even during remote learning, a notoriously challenging medium for many, my students rose to the occasion, completing independent inquiry projects and developing thoughtful and creative ways to show what they know. I am so lucky to work in this community of engaged, thoughtful learners.

My Project

Social distance poses new challenges to creating a unique and highly personalized learning environment for middle school students. Students learn best when they are comfortable, have ownership over classroom space, and have flexible seating options for collaboration or independent work. My goal is to create something more like a family room, that optimizes community, support, and learning while maintaining health and safety protocols.

These materials will allow students flexibility and keep the classroom organized, comfortable, and safe.

Stadium seats will allow students to work away from their desks, sitting comfortably on the floor. Lap desks and clipboards give them the surfaces they need to organize materials while working anywhere in the room. We'll be able to store all of these materials in the crates to keep the space organized and efficient.

Ms. Jaclyn Maricle Intermediate School 289 Budson River Middle School Grades 9-12

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Half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Black - Fits up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43108 • Amazon Business $9.99 10 $99.90
ALPS Mountaineering Weekender Seat, Teal, One Size • Amazon Business $21.99 4 $87.96
ALPS Mountaineering Weekender Seat (Green), 17 x 33 x 0.5/Regular (6811017) • Amazon Business $21.99 4 $87.96
Muscle Rack PMK24QTB-3 24 Quart 3 Pack Black Heavy Duty Rectangular Stackable Dairy Milk Crates, 11" Height, 19" Width • Amazon Business $55.03 1 $55.03
30 Pack Whiteboard Clipboards, Dry Erase Front Surface with Low Profile Clip, Designed for Classroom and Business Use, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Favourde 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (4-color, 1.97 x 1.97 Inch) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98

Materials cost

$389.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$425.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.12

Total project goal

$500.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $500.79

1 Donor

-$427.91

Donations toward project cost

-$425.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$72.88

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 $0.00

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