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Ms. Miguel from Bronx, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Taking Charge of Our Education

Help me give my students what they need like floor seating, stylus for iPads, and books to be successful in 2nd grade!

  • $745 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

My students live in an underprivileged community in the Bronx. They are are young second graders eager to explore and learn. Each student in my class wants to learn, however, each students has very different needs for them to be successful in the classroom. Some need modifications to the learning environment, others, need access to technology so that they can access the general education curriculum.

My students are sometimes forced to grow up too fast and they deserve to have the best possible education that meets their social, emotional, and academic needs!

My Project

These 2nd graders are learning what it is like to be back in school for the first time since they were in Kindergarten! We wanted to make their reopening experience as smooth and comfortable for them as possible. These students have chosen items that they believe would help them make progress in their education both academically and social emotionally.

Teachers and students brainstormed items that will help the students be successful and comfortable in the classroom this year.We created this project to support the students and the teachers this school year.

Students have asked for board games and math center games to have a play with their friends during recess, especially in the winter months when they cannot go outside to play. Throughout the pandemic, students were very limited in their ability to be able to see their friends. Now that things are moving in a positive direction, we would love to provide them with the opportunity to socialize and have fun with their peers!

Students have asked for iPad styluses, books they are interested in reading, and comfortable seating to help them complete their work in the classroom. Students use their iPads throughout the school day and at home in almost every subject. Now that they use their iPads so much they have realized that styluses are crucial for their work to be completed neatly and to the best of their ability. Students also want comfortable seating to help them focus and read longer while in school. Also, encouraging students to explore their interests through books will creating lifelong readers!

Ms. Miguel PS 49 Willis Avenue 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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Bronx, NY 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

24 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC405BU - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 3 $179.97
Stylus for iPad (2 Pcs), StylusHome Magnetic Disc Universal Stylus Pens Touch Screens for Apple/iPhone/Ipad pro/Mini/Air/Android/Microsoft/Surface All Capacitive Touch Screens - Black/White • Amazon Business $13.99 9 $125.91
The Last Kids on Earth: The Monster Box (books 1-3) • Amazon Business $20.43 3 $61.29
BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum, Cordless, White with Replacement Filter (HNVC215B10 & HNVCF10) • Amazon Business $54.82 1 $54.82
Clipboards (Set of 30) Letter Size Clipboard, Low Profile Clip, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $33.95 1 $33.95
The Fascinating Space Book for Kids: 500 Far-Out Facts! (Fascinating Facts) • Amazon Business $15.07 2 $30.14
PP433 - Place Value Playing Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection (Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, Fox in Socks) • Amazon Business $26.47 1 $26.47
HASBRO GAMING:Chutes and Ladders Board Game & Gaming Candy Land Kingdom of Sweet Adventures Board Game for Kids Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive),Red,Original Version • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
40pcs Snowflake Swirls Decoration, Konsait Merry Christmas Snowflake Hanging Swirls Garland Foil Ceiling ornaments for Xmas Winter Wonderland Holiday Party Decor Supplies,Already Assembled • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
30Ct Autume Summer Spring Sun Flowers Hanging Swirl Decorations,Themed Birthday Party,Party Supplies,Ceiling Decorations for Girls,Boys,Kids, Bedroom,Classroom,Baby Shower • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59

Materials cost

$593.60

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$632.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.62

Total project goal

$744.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$744.12

5 Donors

-$744.12

Donations toward project cost

-$632.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.62

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$0.00

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