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Ms. DeFeo-Arbakov from Philadelphia, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Readers Become Future Leaders

Help me give my students a classroom library that supports safety, comfort, and life long readers!

  • $659 goal

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My Students

I teach fourth grade in Philadelphia. My students are bright, energetic, and resilient. The fourth graders that I teach show passion to learning, regardless of the obstacles that they face. Many of my students need emotional and academic support. I hope to spread the joy of learning, citizenship, and happiness through my teaching.

"We rise up" is a common motto in our classroom.

I hope that this page can help support my student rise to the best potential that they can be!

My Project

The items that I am requesting are items that will enhance my classroom library area. This coming year, I want to make my library a welcoming place for students relax and read. Think about a time where you were lost in a book on the beach, on a couch with a blanket wrapped around you, or on a hammock in the mountains. I want to provide a reading oasis right in my classroom.

Reading is dreaming with your eyes open.

In my classroom, I encourage the joy of learning and reading. While working in an urban public school, many of my students come from low income households and have limited access to books at home. School might be the only place where a student reads, so it is important to me that I provide a place where student want be readers, leaders, and dreamers.

Ms. DeFeo-Arbakov William Cullen Bryant Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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.

More about Ms. DeFeo-Arbakov

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

60 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
nuLOOM Paisley Verona Vintage Persian Area Rug, 8' x 10', Blue • Amazon Business $151.47 1 $151.47
FDP SoftScape 10 inch Butterfly Stool Modular Seating Set for Toddlers and Kids, Colorful Flexible Seating for Classrooms and Daycares (6-Piece Set) - Earthtone • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Safco Products Wood/Corrugated Literature Organizer, 24 Compartment, 9402MO, Medium Oak, Economical Organization, Letter-Size Compartments • Amazon Business $78.90 1 $78.90
Stand White Board 36 x 24 Magnetic Dry Erase Board Tripod Easel Board Portable Flipchart Board • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
Brother P-touch, PTD210, Easy-to-Use Label Maker, One-Touch Keys, Multiple Font Styles, 27 User-Friendly Templates, White • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
Happy Sunlight Therapy Lamp 15000 Lux Full Spectrum LED Lamp UV-Free Portable Natural Health Light with Adjustable Brightness Controls(White,A5 Size) • Amazon Business $33.55 1 $33.55
4E's Novelty Reading Phones Whisper, (16-Pack) Bulk Read to Your Self Phones, Great for Speech Therapy and Auditory Feedback • Amazon Business $22.89 1 $22.89

Materials cost

$521.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$559.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.75

Total project goal

$658.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $658.31

7 Donors

-$656.54

Donations toward project cost

-$559.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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 $0.00

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