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Ms. McCarthy from New Haven, CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gather 'Round for Reading

My students need a dry-erase kidney table in our classroom so that they can have a special space to receive individualized instruction to meet their learning needs.

  • $479 goal

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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

Working in a school with over 900 students, I am blessed to be able to welcome 40 kindergarteners into my classroom each day. My school is made up of more than 70% of English Language Learners and our diverse students speak Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, and over 15 other languages. They come to us from around the globe, ready to learn and to share their cultures and experiences.

My students, in particular, are a part of a newly implemented dual language program, where their instruction is 50% in English and 50% in Spanish every day.

We learn through thematic units and my students are challenged to read, write, and think critically each and every day. They are scientists, mathematicians, readers, writers, thinkers, and DREAMERS!

My Project

Organizing and furnishing a classroom is one of the most exciting tasks of going back to school for teachers. However, the importance of each individual piece of furniture is often overlooked. Of course, every student will have a seat to sit in and every teacher will have a desk. But, spaces for small group and individualized instruction is essential for student growth and success!

Students need a place in the classroom where they can work closely with the teacher.

I would like to purchase a dry-erase kidney table for my classroom so that I have a special place in the classroom to work closely with small groups of students to target their specific learning needs in reading and math. The dry-erase table will give students an opportunity to practice writing names, sight words, and letters while I take the time to confer with each one individually. Students will be able to maximize their small group time by practicing phonic skills. Also, the dry-erase aspect can be used to practice writing numbers and developing number sense in mathematics.

Ms. McCarthy Fair Haven School 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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New Haven, CT View local requests

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

40 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TABLE - CS ACTIVITY KIDNEY 48X72 - MARKERBOARD TOP - SPECIFY T-MOLD EDGE/UPPER LEG COLOR - SPECIFY TABLE HEIGHT • School Specialty $228.87 1 $228.87
CHAIR 14 IN RESIN ASSORTED COLORS 13.75WX16DX22.75H - PACK OF 6 • School Specialty $109.17 1 $109.17
OPTION CLASS - CS ACTIVITY TABLE ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT OPTION • School Specialty $0.00 1 $0.00
22-30 ADJ LEG • School Specialty $0.00 1 $0.00
OPTION CLASS - CS STANDARD/APOLLO ACTIVITY TABLE MATCHING UPPER LEG/T-MOLD EDGE COLOR OPTION • School Specialty $0.00 1 $0.00
ROYAL BLUE (PP1) - CLASSROOM SELECT • School Specialty $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$338.04

Vendor shipping charges

 $33.80

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$406.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.81

Total project goal

$478.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $478.72

7 Donors

-$410.81

Donations toward project cost

-$349.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.62

match offer

-$67.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$57.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.19

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 $0.00

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