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Ms. Nieves from Philadelphia, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Illuminating Learning With a Sensory Oasis for Exceptional Students

Help me give my students a safe and welcoming learning environment with calming lighting and cozy decor!

  • $903 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 Project

At RHS in Philadelphia, I have had the honor of working with an extraordinary group of students over the past three years. As a Social Studies Learning Support teacher, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible resilience, determination, and potential that each of my students possesses. These students, with their unique mix of abilities and challenges, have taught me the true meaning of perseverance and the importance of creating a safe and supportive learning environment. However, our journey has not been without obstacles. In light of recent tragedies that have deeply affected our school community, the need to provide a haven of comfort and engagement for these remarkable learners has become more critical than ever before.

My students at RHS are not defined by their disabilities, but by their endless potential.

They are individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and aspirations. Despite facing significant hurdles such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and behavioral challenges, they bring a wealth of untapped creativity and curiosity to the classroom. Each day, they challenge me to see the world through a different lens, to celebrate their victories, and to help them overcome their struggles. These students are our future artists, engineers, activists, and leaders; they deserve an educational experience that recognizes their uniqueness and supports their growth.

The project I am seeking to fund through DonorsChoose aims to transform our learning space into a sensory haven where students can feel welcomed, understood, and empowered to succeed. The specific items I am requesting – two floor lamps with natural lighting, fluorescent light filters, a cozy nature-inspired rug, and eucalyptus branch borders for bulletin boards – are not just decorations; they are tools to create an environment conducive to learning and well-being

Ms. Nieves Roxborough High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA 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

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
OttLite LED Revive Floor Lamp - White • Blick Art Materials $149.99 2 $299.98
Sense of Place Green Leaf Carpet - 6' X 9' • Kaplan Early Learning Company $278.96 1 $278.96
Patterned Fluorescent Light Filters - Blue • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 5 $134.80
Eucalyptus Branch Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.24 3 $12.72

Materials cost

$726.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$767.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.42

Total project goal

$902.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $902.78

5 Donors

-$595.13

Donations toward project cost

-$533.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.52

Matching donations from our partners

-$275.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$233.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.65

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 $0.00

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