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

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Just Right Seats for All!

My students need giant comfy pillows and a comfy chair as special places to sit when reading or working.

  • $451 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

I am a second grade teacher and am honored to be looping up from first with the same class. My students are my superheroes. Although many live in low-income homes and often have trouble gathering supplies for school, they love to learn. They look forward to each school day and are extremely motivated. These students motivate me and I just want them to get the best.

Our school is a Title I urban school in NYC.

Over 80% of the students in our school receive free or reduced rate lunches. I love my class and I would love to make any improvements possible to make their school experience memorable. Working in New York, the budget just keeps getting tighter. It is very difficult to obtain many of the supplies and furniture needed to make the classroom run smoothly. My students just love coming to school each day, but I would love to improve the classroom environment.

My Project

My students are in need of flexible seating in our classroom. I have 24 students all with different needs. Many of my students struggle with focus and are not comfortable sitting at desks all day. They enjoy sitting comfortably while they work, stretching out, standing and moving around. I am asking for a set of comfy pillows and a comfy chair. These seats will allow my students the opportunity to get out of their regular chairs and learn in comfort which will help them focus on their school work rather than their discomfort. Comfy pillows and a comfy chair will motivate students and allow all them to reach their highest potential.

Ms. Simek PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera 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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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

24 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC558X - Flex-Space Giant Comfy Pillows - Set of 3 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
LC346BU - Flex-Space Comfy Chair - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00

Materials cost

$348.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$383.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.63

Total project goal

$450.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $450.85

3 Donors

-$450.85

Donations toward project cost

-$383.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.63

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 $0.00

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