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Mrs. Gruffi from Bronx, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brown Tables, Brown Tables, What Do You See?

My students need activity tables for centers and group work.

  • $369 goal

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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

Imagine being required to do something you cannot do. Our students need to build independence, but they are unable to get to supplies around the classroom without an adult's help. "But it's too high, I can't reach it!" What if you can change that? What if all it takes are tables?

Kindergarten is the most exciting year in school, because it's the first time a child walks into the school building without their family.

From that first step into the classroom, a child is building their independence in school. Our Kindergarten class has 25 students all from diverse, multi-cultural backgrounds. We are an urban, high needs community that is comprised of families that are new to the country. Like our Kindergarteners, our school's families are also building their independence in the United States. Our school has been working hard to teach our students AND the community's families. It has been diligent work, but we hope it pays off year by year.

My Project

We received a back table that we converted to a computer center from DonorsChoose last year. It has completely changed the classroom for the better. We are now able to have a computer center and incorporate technology into our studies each and every day! We would love to continue to foster that sense of independence and interdependence in small group work. As of right now, we have our materials tucked away in bins. This is great for storage, but when we want to put out the centers, there is no place for the children to "grab and go". We hope that with two new tables, we can create a small group area where students can work in pairs or teams to complete work. These tables would also serve as a countertop to display centers and help students reach materials that they need.

Even though tables seem minor on a grand scale of things needed for a classroom, in this case, they're not just furniture.

They are independence builders and team meeting places. Each year, students will grow independently and interdependently through the use of these tables. These tables aren't "throw away" items, but permanent reminders of your generosity and kindness to helping our students and classroom. Thank you!!! :)

Mrs. Gruffi PS 76 Bennington Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bronx, 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rectangle Activity Table Dimensions: 24" W X 72" L, Leg Type: Chunky Leg (15" - 24")/ Ball Glides (CB), Color Combinations: Maple Top w/ Maple Band & Black Legs • Teachers' School Supply $125.99 2 $251.98

Materials cost

$251.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.72

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$313.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.32

Total project goal

$368.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $368.80

3 Donors

-$134.40

Donations toward project cost

-$114.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.16

Matching donations from our partners

-$234.40

Match offers toward project cost

-$199.24

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.16

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 $0.00

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