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

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Cool Learning

My students need seating for our literacy activities, basic printing supplies, a fan so we can get some ventilation, and whiteboard materials.

  • $595 goal

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Ms. R. has another project! Donate to Enhancing Speech Therapy with STEM-Powered Technology to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $857.
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My Students

Located in New York City, the majority of our students at our elementary school are from low income/poverty level socioeconomic backgrounds. Most of our students qualify for free school lunch and many receive support from other community programs. We also have a high rate of students who come from various cultures, including Haitian Creole, Spanish, and Arabic speaking households, and present at school as English language learners.

Most of my students are enrolled in substantially separate special education classrooms.

I have students with a broad range of disabilities ranging from non-verbal, delayed language, severe articulation disorders, and immature social skills. They carry various diagnoses such as developmental delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cleft Palate, Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances, Attention Deficit Disorders, cognitive impairments, language based difficulties and stuttering disorders.

My Project

Currently, about 11,000 classrooms across NYC do not have air conditioning, leaving kids and teachers sweating. Temperatures in uncooled classrooms can reach 100 degrees during the hot months from May-September. My 4th floor classroom is unfortunately included in this data. Due to budget cuts, we do not have working printers or photocopiers for our students to create with.

Additionally, we do not have a working blackboard for the students to display or share their work with their peers.

It is very difficult for students to focus and learn when their learning environment is sweltering. It is also very difficult for students to have a love for learning when the basic necessities are lacking and the environment is uncomfortable. I want my students to have a love for learning.

I am requesting a fan in order to provide some relief to my students to enable them to partake in therapy sessions when the heat is sweltering. I am also requesting bean bag chairs as alternate seating for our literacy activities. When comfortable, they are more likely to engage in the reading process. The beanbag seating will provide a casual alternative to explore the world of books. This will also help to facilitate conversations, discussions, and questioning skills among my students.

In addition, we are lacking basic classroom supplies in order to print and write on the board. The whiteboard paper can be hung on the wall and students can then come up to the board to share and contribute during therapy sessions. Printer and ink will give us access to print manipulatives

Ms. R. PS 375 Jackie Robinson Grades PreK-2

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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 63XL Black/63 Tri-color Original Ink Cartridges, Multi-pack (2 cart per pack) (L0R48AN) • Quill.com $52.19 4 $208.76
HP OfficeJet 3830 Wireless Multifunction Color Inkjet Printer • Quill.com $49.99 1 $49.99
BEANBAG CHAIR ADULT SIZE - SELECT COLOR • School Specialty $45.47 1 $45.47
BEANBAG CHAIR ADULT SIZE - SELECT COLOR • School Specialty $45.47 1 $45.47
BEANBAG CHAIR ADULT SIZE - SELECT COLOR • School Specialty $45.47 1 $45.47
Impress IM-724 16" Oscillating Stand Fan White • Quill.com $24.22 1 $24.22
DRY ERASE WIZARD WALL POSTER SHEETS PACK OF 2 • School Specialty $14.19 1 $14.19
Duck Brand 282249 Deco Adhesive Laminate, 20-Inch x 10-Feet, Dry Erase • Amazon Business $10.09 1 $10.09
Bostitch Battery Desktop Pencil Sharpener, Black (02697) • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96

Materials cost

$453.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.06

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$505.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.20

Total project goal

$594.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $594.68

1 Donor

-$505.48

Donations toward project cost

-$505.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$89.20

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 $0.00

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