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Ms. Gionti from New York, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere in Our Classroom

Help me give my students supplies such as stools, frames, and organizers to make our classroom welcoming for back to school.

  • $353 goal

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Ms. Gionti has another project! Donate to We Need the 'Write' Stuff: Notebooks, Pens, Pencils Needed to help her classroom.

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Help Ms. Gionti

Ms. Gionti has another project! Donate to We Need the 'Write' Stuff: Notebooks, Pens, Pencils Needed to help her classroom.

$312 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Will the classrooms be clean? How different does a high school classroom look compared to a middle school one? These are some of the questions students wrote on their end-of-the-year survey when I asked them what they were most nervous about for the next school year.

After a year and a half of remote learning during a time when many students dealt with incredible loss and hardships, my students are happy to return to the classroom this fall -- with a few reservations.

In order to combat these reservations and to support students' mental health, classroom engagement, community building, and creating a welcoming environment will be of paramount importance this fall.

My Project

For this project, I am requesting supplies such as comfortable work stools, organizers, picture frames, and displays to make students feel welcome upon returning to school this fall. After a year of learning at home, students are weary yet eager to return to the classroom, with many expressing worries about making friends and whether they will feel comfortable in class. To help students feel connected to school and to take ownership of our classroom, I'm asking for magnetic photo frames to display pictures I take of students at work (and play). When students see themselves pictured in the classroom, it creates a sense of belonging and helps quash uncertainties about belonging. The larger picture frames, for example, will be used to showcase student work. Throughout the year, I will add new pieces of work to the frames, highlighting students' efforts and successes. The stools will help students who need to move around an opportunity to get some movement while staying engaged in the lesson.

Our students have struggled so much this past year and a half and returning to school this fall will no doubt be filled with equal parts anxiety and excitement.

With your support, we can create a safe, engaging space to help students feel more comfortable and welcome.

Ms. Gionti High School for Law Advocacy and Community Justice Grades 9-12

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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More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KKTONER Round Rolling Stool PU Leather Height Adjustable Swivel Drafting Work SPA Medical Salon Stools Chair with Wheels Black • Amazon Business $44.99 2 $89.98
AGTEK Makeup Cart, Movable Rolling Organizer Cart, 3 Tier Metal Utility Cart, Peacock Blue Storage Cart • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
upsimples 11x17 Picture Frame Set of 5,Display Pictures 9x15 with Mat or 11x17 Without Mat,Wall Gallery Photo Frames,Black • Amazon Business $29.49 1 $29.49
Iconikal 5 x 7 Magnetic Photo Sleeves, Black, 20 Pack • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Yopay 4 Pack Plastic Storage Bin with Handle, White Bathroom Kitchen Organizer Bin for Organizing Hand Soaps, Body Wash, Shampoos, Lotion, Conditioners, Hand Towels, Cosmetic, Snacks, Seasoning • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Magtech 08115 Magnetic Picture Frame Magnetic Multi-Use Pocket, 5 Pack • Amazon Business $18.37 1 $18.37
2021-2022 Desk Calendar - 18 Monthly Desk/Wall Calendar 2-in-1,16.8" x 12", July 2021 - December 2022, Thick Paper with Corner Protectors, Large Ruled Blocks - Colorful Lump • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94
Magnetic Clips,Heavy Duty Magnet Clips for Refrigerator Magnetic Metal Clip Strong 1.50Inch Wide for Office Classroom House Whiteboard Fridge,Pack of 10 Clips-Gold • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
BINO Multi-Purpose 4 Section Plastic Drawer Organizer - 2 Pack, Aqua Blue - Plastic Storage Organizer for Home, Kitchen, Bath, Bedroom, and Office • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$265.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$299.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.89

Total project goal

$352.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $352.60

1 Donor

-$352.60

Donations toward project cost

-$299.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.89

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 $0.00

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