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Ms. Rudzinski from Bronx, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Carpet Squares for Our Class

Help me give my students carpet squares so they can sit on the floor safely.

  • $256 goal

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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

We are a diverse, first grade, integrated, collaborative teaching (ICT) class, with a combined mixture of general and special education students at a large, high-needs, Title I school in the north Bronx. Although most students come from low-income homes or homes with limited parental school involvement, they are enthusiastic and truly come to school every day, ready to learn. These children see school as a consistent part of their daily lives and strive daily to make me proud.

My class of first graders is some of the happiest children I have ever had the pleasure of working with.

Not only do several of them struggle with unstable home lives, but many cope with various disabilities such as ADHD, autism, and speech and language impairments. These kids inspire me to provide the best education I can for them.

My Project

We are back in person after a year of remote learning. There are some new and very strict guidelines that include rules such as "no shared carpets", "no sharing supplies", and "keep kids 6 feet apart". Although these guidelines are necessary, they are very hard to follow in 1st grade.

We need a few tools to help us comply with with the CDC guidelines and keep us healthy.I am asking for carpet squares so kids with not have to sit on the cold, dirty, and hard floor.

The carpet squares will also allow each child to have a comfortable space to themselves. These squares are expensive so I assure you they will still be useful for us even after pandemic. I am also asking for crayon holds and large supply bags for the students. These will keep germ sharing to a minimum and will be a 6 year old friendly way to contain each students school supplies and tools. The pink tape will be used to mark where the children should put their carpet square down on the floor so I can control their social distancing.

We are also requesting finger lights to help students learn to track as they read with their finger. This is a great way to get them excited about reading and also normalize using their fingers as they read.

Ms. Rudzinski PS 103 Hector Fontanez 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.

More about Ms. Rudzinski

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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

22 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Joy Carpets JG-832 Joy in a Box Carpet Squares, Grade: 8 to Kindergarten, Assorted (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Gorilla Packing Tape Tough & Wide with Dispenser for Moving, Shipping and Storage, 2.83" x 35 yd, Clear (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $8.97 3 $26.91
ProTapes Colored Crepe Paper Masking Tape, 60 yds Length x 2" Width, Pink (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $16.68 1 $16.68
CALIFORNIA CADE ELECTRONIC Finger Lights Bright LED Rave Laser Assorted Toys, Pack of 48 • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49

Materials cost

$184.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$216.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.26

Total project goal

$255.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $255.09

2 Donors

-$216.83

Donations toward project cost

-$216.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$38.26

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 $0.00

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