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Mrs. Menendez from New York, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safety First So Our Students Can Learn

Help me give my students the protection they need with a sneeze guard at our small group table, and a HEPA filter to keep the air around them safe to breathe so we can all learn together!

  • $561 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

What makes this group of students so special is that they are some of the most resilient children I've ever had the privilege of teaching. Most of my students live in temporary housing, shelters, or doubled up with other families and overcrowded apartments. None the less my students show up every single day ready to learn with a smile on their faces.

My students represent many different backgrounds and ethnicities bringing their vibrant cultures into the classroom to share with each other and me as their teacher.

Many of my students require a lot of extra attention and seating options to help them succeed in the classroom. These students have so much personality and this year I have the privilege of working with them for a second year in a row! These kids deserve the world.

My Project

These times are unprecedented but our student's ability to learn should not be. Through this project my students will have the necessary protective equipment like masks, sneeze guards, and HEPA filters so they can be successful in the classroom. My students deserve to feel safe and not have the anxiety of wondering if they are going to get sick. Should we have to transition to home learning the extra supplies with each student having their own individual carrying case will make sure that learning can still be equitable even from home.

I can't tell you how many of my students don't have access to pencils and crayons in their own homes.

This project would ensure that they have not only the tools they need for being in the classroom but for when and if they are learning from home. The helps make the transition between in person and remote learning smooth and equitable for my second graders who truly deserve every opportunity to be successful.

Mrs. Menendez PS 15 Roberto Clemente Grades PreK-2

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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New York, NY 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

20 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazing Abby Sneeze Guard - Extra-Thick (1/4", 6mm) Transparent Acrylic Plexiglass Protection Shield for Counter and Desk (36" W x 24" H, 1/4" Thickness) • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
LEVOIT H13 True HEPA Filter Air Purifiers for Allergies and Pets, Smokers, Smoke, Dust, Mold, and Pollen, Cleaner for Bedroom, Large Room with Optional Night Light, LV-H132 • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
5 Pack Mask Holder Adjustable Length Face Mask Lanyard Convenient Safety Hanger Facemask Rest for Kids Senior Adults Comfortable Around The Neck （5 Color B） • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, Back to School Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $44.98 1 $44.98
10" Selfie Ring Light with Adjustable Tripod Stand & Phone Holder - Upgraded Dimmable LED Beauty Camera Ringlight for Photography/Makeup/Vlogging/Live Streaming, Compatible with Phones and Cameras • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion for Office Chair - Tailbone Pain Relief Cushion - Coccyx Cushion - Sciatica Pillow for Sitting (Black) • Amazon Business $32.25 1 $32.25
Vanecia Disposable 3-Layer Earloop Face Masks with Pink Green Yellow White Blue, Pattern, 6 Colors in the box(30 pcs) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sooez Zipper Mesh Pouch, 20 Pack Plastic Pencil Pouches Pen Bags Multipurpose Travel Bags for Office Supplies Cosmetics Travel Accessories Multicolor, 10 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Limited Edition Candy Pop Pack, 6 Count • Amazon Business $10.29 1 $10.29

Materials cost

$432.88

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.08

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$476.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.08

Total project goal

$560.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $560.53

4 Donors

-$556.12

Donations toward project cost

-$476.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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