My students need 5 comfortable chairs after Hurricane Sandy.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hanley's classroom raised $600
This project is fully funded
My Students
Do you remember sitting in school in the those uncomfortable chairs that were always wobbling? Wouldn't it have been nice to have a nice comfortable chair that you actually fit on and was an adequate height for your desk? My students are dealing with these chairs today in the wake of Sandy.
My students are an absolutely amazing group of third graders that have really been through the ringer.
These students survived Hurricane Sandy when their community and school were so badly devastated. They watched everything that was normal and good get washed away with the unrelenting storm surge. Now they are faced with their next step of this unexpected journey. We are returning to our own school and classroom after eight long weeks. The students' chairs were taken to the host site for use there. All of the extra desks and chairs that were stored in our school basement had to be thrown away (see picture). My children are sitting on old chairs that are either broken or not correctly sized for their desks. These new chairs would be a great asset to our classroom and school.
My Project
These chairs will go a long way in helping to establish "a new normal" in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. They are comfortable and bright. They will boost spirits and help these kids focus on their learning. My students deserve to be comfortable in school, especially since so many are still displaced in their homes.
It is so important for my students to be comfortable so that they can focus on their work.
As a seasoned teacher I know that these chairs would be beneficial for all of my students. They will promote an optimal environment for comfort and learning.
More than a third 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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