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Mrs. Vogel from Bronx, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfortable Space = Comfortable Mind!

Help me give my students a comfortable yet minimalist counseling environment. Storage cube shelves, a new table and stools for my students, and flexible seating options are among my vision for this environment I wish to create.

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My Students

I have the absolute privilege of being the guidance counselor for the best group of K-8 students. Our school is very small, so aside from counseling the students on my caseload, I have the unique opportunity to go into each classroom once a week for 30 minutes and do a character education lesson. This has allowed all students, even the kindergarteners, to know who I am and what my role is at the school. I love walking through the hallways because students of all ages will give me a high five or a hug and say hello!

When I finished my graduate studies in School Counseling, I walked across that graduation stage with the thought in my head, "This is for all students who walk the school hallways and feel alone." I am often sought out by students who just need to vent or decompress - whether it is an issue with their studies or with their friends.

I love every second of what I do, and I am tirelessly dedicated to making sure that all of my students feel happy, safe, and confident in themselves!

My Project

I inherited a wonderful space from the previous school counselor. I love my office, but much of it is outdated - including the furniture. Currently, I have a desk and a table for the students to sit at that are in much older condition - I have to cover them with a tablecloth, which makes the already small room seem cluttered. I have little storage space for my materials and the space. I do have are rolling metal shelves, which I try to cover with a curtain.

Comfortable, simple furniture in this space would create the clear environment in which students feel safe to share.

A new, clean desk and a simple new table for the students to sit at would tremendously aid this vision. Additionally, some bright, colorful stools would make the room appear more kid-friendly, and the stools can be easily stored under the table, unlike the current chairs in my room. There are times when I am dong a conflict resolution between a larger group of students, and there often isn't enough space for all of them to sit. The tree trunk seats would be a great asset to my office so that all students could sit. The seats also offer a flexible seating option for all of my students.

Finally, many of my counseling related games and activities are not up-to-date. I would love to have some fresh, updated materials to help my students in the best possible way!

Mrs. Vogel PS 175 City Island 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 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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RR790 - Soft & Safe Tree Seats - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Wood Designs WD83329 30" Square Hardwood Table with 29" Legs, Natural • Amazon Business $160.55 1 $160.55
Sauder Cottage Road Desk, L: 53.937" x W: 19.449" x H: 29.764", Soft White Finish • Amazon Business $147.97 1 $147.97
Pearington BW-6473 Kids Classroom & Home Padded Stool, Red/Blue/Green/Yellow/Orange (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
ClosetMaid 4176 Cubeicals Organizer, 6-Cube, Birch • Amazon Business $48.51 1 $48.51
Wildkin Sling Bookshelf, Features Durable Fabric and Wood Design, Perfect for Encouraging Organization and Making Reading Easy and Fun for Young Readers - Natural with Blue • Amazon Business $27.97 1 $27.97
Self-Control Thumball • Amazon Business $16.94 1 $16.94
Learning Resources Conversation Cubes • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19

Materials cost

$671.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$711.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.50

Total project goal

$836.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $836.69

3 Donors

-$736.69

Donations toward project cost

-$626.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.50

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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 $0.00

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