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

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Learning Safely Back at School!

Help me give my students table partitions so we can safely learn at school!

  • $1,290 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

Imagine twenty-five 2nd grade students joyously singing to celebrate the start of a new day. I get to begin each morning to the sound of their voices and they bring this energy with them throughout the course of the day as they learn to become proficient in both Spanish and English through our dual language program. We are an Expeditionary Learning school that leads students through the inquiry process to become experts in their studies!

I teach 2nd grade at a progressive, dual language school in Washington Heights, New York.

Washington Heights is primarily a Dominican neighborhood where many of my students are immigrants and speak Spanish at home. I have an integrated classroom, meaning that twenty-five to forty percent of my students have special needs. Despite the various needs of my students, each child is supported to take ownership of their learning and achieve their goals. I believe that it is my job to empower young learners to become change-makers who advocate for themselves and others. My students are incredibly curious and eager to learn!

My Project

As we prepare to reopen our schools nothing is more important than doing so safely. I am so excited to welcome my students to my classroom once again and want to ensure that I have the tools to so. As an early childhood teacher I have tables instead of desks in my classroom. The vinyl partitions will ensure that two students can sit at each table at safe distance.

The visual barrier will help my young students understand physical distancing in an age appropriate way in which they can still see and talk to their peers.

This project will also provide each student their own supply caddy to organize and store their new no-share materials. I know that young children cannot stay at their tables all day though. Students will receive their own wobble cushion and lap desk to help them self-regulate when they need a body break. Looking forward to this exciting and challenging year!

Ms. Dircz Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning 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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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
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Clear Protective Acrylic Plexiglass Shield For Counters, Sneeze Safety Guard and Splash Shield, Store Countertop, Restaurant, Reception desk (32" x 24", Standard) • Amazon Business $99.98 5 $499.90
Inflatable Wobble Cushion with Pump by Day 1 Fitness - 13" Grey - Durable Exercise Balance Pad to Improve Coordination, Stability, and Core - Balancing Disc Cushions for Home, Gym, School, Rehab • Amazon Business $14.88 10 $148.80
mDesign Plastic Portable Craft Storage Organizer Caddy Tote, Divided Basket Bin for Craft, Sewing, Art Supplies - Holds Paint Brushes, Colored Pencils, Stickers, Glue, Yarn - Small, 4 Pack - Gray • Amazon Business $36.99 3 $110.97
LapGear Compact Lap Desk - Alaskan Blue - Fits Up to 13.3 Inch Laptops - Style No. 43103 • Amazon Business $10.89 10 $108.90
Sneeze Guard, LeStore 32"x 24" Inch Acrylic Reception Protection Screen Guard Barrier Panel Shield with 6.3 Inch Tall Opening for Desk, Counter, Reception Table • Amazon Business $65.98 1 $65.98
Primary Journal, Hardcover, Primary Composition Book Notebook - Grades K-2, 100 Sheet, One Subject, 9.75" x 7.5", Blue Cover-12 Pack • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Infrared Forehead Thermometer for Adults, Non Contact Touchless Digital Temporal Thermometers for Baby Kids with Fever Alarm, LCD Screen and Temperature Data Memory (NO Battery Included) • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Secura Kitchen Timer 60-Minute Mechanical Visual Timers for Cooking, 7.5-Inch Oversize Countdown Clock for Teaching, Meeting, Facial with Magnetic Backing, Collapsible Legs, Hanging Hole (Blue) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Electrical Insulation Tape, Assorted Colors, Each Roll is 0.6" x 50' -Viaky High End Industrial Grade - Rated to 176 Degrees & 600 Volts - Waterproof Vinyl Insulating Backing -6 Color • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$1,050.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,096.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$193.46

Total project goal

$1,289.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,289.71

6 Donors

-$1,235.00

Donations toward project cost

-$1,096.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$138.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$54.71

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