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

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Cool, Calm, Collaborate

Help me give my students individualized resources per their disability, as well as flexible seating, fidget toys, and play doh to enhance sensory experiences.

  • $897 goal

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My Students

In a very unique class setting, I'm pleased to be teaching a Self- Contained bridge class of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Nestled in the bustling community of East Flatbush, my school is humbly in service to neighboring temporary housing shelters, my school truly serves a safe place of love and support for some of Brooklyn's most resilient students.

Many of our students are more experienced in the hardships of adult life than the joys of exploring knowledge and being a child.

We want to empower our students to unlock their true potential in a variety of ways, that works best to the individual student.

With the unknown facing our students daily, I know that our school provides stability in the lives of our students'. Our red doors symbolizes the heart of a school where they know they'll be loved, cared for, and taught to be exceptional scholars.

My Project

Wiggles, iggles, biggles, and triggles. We have it all in our classroom. As as anyone could guess this is not always conducive to learning in the classroom!

These supplies will help students focus on their task, so they can work towards their unique goals.

With more seating options the mind will be free to focus on learning. Every student in the class has specially designed instruction so, having the ability to print on the fly will keep learning equitable and build the confidence of these students to persevere to meet and make new goals.

Furthermore, without the need to manage behaviors our class will be able to maintain the pace necessary to enable us to take more trips. Just because these students are low income doesn't mean they should be denied the choices more affluent students are privy to in the classroom.

Ms. Gillus PS 399 Stanley Eugene Clark 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.

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Brooklyn, 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Best-Rite Wheasel, Double Sided Dry Erase Melamine Whiteboard Easel, 65"H x 28.75"W x 27"D (759) • Amazon Business $167.97 1 $167.97
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Purple (14in) • Amazon Business $52.99 3 $158.97
HP Photo Printer All-in-One Wireless Envy 7120 with Scanner & Copier + Ink Cartridges & Optional Instant Ink Subscription + USB Cable, Sample Photo Paper Pack & HeroFiber • Amazon Business $98.95 1 $98.95
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Laptop Stand, Writing Table, Tray Table, Kids’ Travel Tray, Travel-Friendly Work Table, One-Piece Travel Desk, GREENGUARD [Gold] Certified Collaborative Seating • Amazon Business $26.80 3 $80.40
mcSquares Stickies Dry-Erase Sticky Notes. Reusable Whiteboard Stickers 5in x 5in 6 Pack. Never Buy Paper Post Notes Again, Its Eco-Friendly! • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Mead Composition Book, 6 Pack of Wide Ruled Composition Notebooks, Wide Rule paper, 100 sheets (200 Pages), Pastel Color Notebook • Amazon Business $15.97 2 $31.94
EDsportshouse Sensory Toys Bundle-Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Kids and Adults,Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy-Perfect for ADHD Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Post-it Super Sticky Wall Easel Pad, 20 x 23 Inches, 20 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads (566PRL), Portable White Primary Ruled Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Rolls for Portability, Hangs with Command Strips • Amazon Business $29.08 1 $29.08
Samstar Paper Letter Tray, Mesh Desk File Organizer with 5 Tier Shelf and Sorter, Black • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
39 Pack Fidget Toys Bundle for Kids and Adults, Sensory Toys Set for Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety, Sensory Fidget Hand Toys for ADD ADHD Autism, School Supplies for Autistic Children • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Stamp Set - ABCs 123s (Arts & Crafts, 4-Color Inkpad, 70+ Pieces, Great Gift for Girls and Boys - Best for 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Play-Doh Numbers, Letters, N' Fun • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stamp Pad, Arts & Crafts, Multicolored Inkpad, Washable Ink, 6 Bright Colors, 6.5” H x 4.95” W x 0.8” L • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$721.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$762.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.47

Total project goal

$896.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $896.49

1 Donor

-$896.49

Donations toward project cost

-$762.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$134.47

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