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Ms. MUSCARELLA from Arverne, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm and Cool Classroom!

Help me give my students headphones and chair bands to make their learning environment more peaceful and enjoyable.

  • $180 goal

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My Students

"A child with special needs will inspire you to be a special kind of person."

Many of our students live in conditions that are difficult and chaotic.

A classroom setting is key to a meaningful learning environment. When they come to school each day it's very important that the classroom is organized, bright, inviting and stocked with materials accessible to them.

Many of my students work on technology based assignments and listen to audio books and headphones will eliminate background noise and provide a quiet working environment. Many of my students would also benefit from flexible seating accessories such as Bouncy Bands which will allow fidgety students to sit at their desk and move the band, relieving anxiety and hyperactivity.

I want my students to wake up each morning excited to go to school because it provides them with a sense of security and a feeling that they have a space to call their own. We all work better when our environment is organized and inviting. Our surroundings can truly affect how we think and feel. My students will benefit greatly from these classroom additions and your donations will be greatly appreciated.

My Project

These items will improve the learning environment for my students. The headphones requested will provide students with the ability to work on devices without noise interference. For example, while taking online assessments, working on digital assignments and listening to audio books. It will eliminate background noise for all students. The Bouncy bands will provide students who need to move around more often than others an alternative way to get out some of that extra energy or anxious feelings, utilizing the bouncy bands attached to their desks. These items will be used for our classroom based activities only.

Ms. MUSCARELLA PS/MS 42 R Vernam Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

More about Ms. MUSCARELLA

Arverne, NY 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 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bulk Classroom Headphones (10 Pack) - On-Ear Premium Student Headsets: Perfect for Kids K-12 in Classrooms, Schools & Class Sets (Great Value, Durable, Noise Reducing, Comfortable Fit, Easy to Clean) • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Chair Bands (12-Pack)-Bouncy Fidget Kick Resistance Bands for Kids-Flexible Sensory Seating-Students with Autism ADHD-School Chairs Desk Classroom • Amazon Business $30.87 1 $30.87

Materials cost

$120.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$152.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.94

Total project goal

$179.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $179.61

1 Donor

-$89.80

Donations toward project cost

-$76.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.47

match offer

-$89.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$76.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.47

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 $0.00

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