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Mrs. Borock from Bronx, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Down And Dirty!

My students need a 12" commercial vacuum cleaner so that we can keep our rug clean enough for us to continue sitting on it throughout the day.

  • $318 goal

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Down and dirty, all right, that's what it can be like in my Pre-K classroom where the students are required to spend a good deal of their school day having lessons and stories while sitting on a rug. My school, located in one of the most compromised inner city communities in New York, reflects the devastating poverty that our students struggle with every day. It is not unusual for them to come to school hungry and improperly dressed. In contrast to their home lives, however, our classroom is bright, cheerful, well-equipped, and a joyous place for them to spend their day. I am hoping to keep it that way.

The trend toward rug-centered teaching can facilitate an intimate and nurturing setting in which young learners feel safe and secure. This is key in promoting a positive learning environment. Students learn to use conversation rather than confrontation to solve problems. A sense of community and cooperation is encouraged, and valuable life-long skills quickly develop. Unfortunately, rugs just lay on the floor, and don't get up and clean themselves!

I would be so grateful for the gift of a vacuum cleaner that I can keep in my classroom that will permit me to ensure that our rug will remain clean and attractive for a long time.

I imagine that the rug that we now have will have to last a very long time. So, I am asking for your donation of a vacuum cleaner so that our children will not have to sit in dirt. Please help me in giving these early learners the clean and safe environment they so deserve. Thank you!

Mrs. Borock PS 79 Creston Grades PreK-2

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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

18 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
VACUUM CLEANER 12" COMMERCIAL Rubbermaid Commercial Vacuums; 12" Wide • Quill $215.99 1 $215.99

Materials cost

$215.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.60

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$260.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.07

Total project goal

$317.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $317.07

7 Donors

-$305.88

Donations toward project cost

-$260.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.19

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 $0.00

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