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This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Lauren from Forest Hills, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Teacher's First Classroom

Help me give my students storage, essential oils, and paper for the learning experience they need and deserve to thrive!

  • $269 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 Project

I am a special education teacher. I am currently furthering my education by getting my Master's Degree while I teach. I also tutor on the side to help me grow in my career. Every day I go into my classroom, my students teach me as much as I teach them. I have learned that sensory items such as; diffusers and oils, as well as organizational items; such as paper, organizers, and velcro dots are essential for the success of my students. Items as such will help my students remain calm and on task.

Ms. Lauren PS Q233 @ Metro Grades 9-12

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. Lauren

Forest Hills, 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

12 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex 72-Compartment Literature Organizers, 31.4" x 10.5", Black (61602U01C) • Staples $114.99 1 $114.99
Top Essential Oils Set and Essential Oils Blends - Top 12/0.33oz (10ml) Essential Oils and Blends for Diffuser, Humidifier, Massage and Soul - Perfect Starter Kit Gift - Book & Life Recipes • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
YIKUBEE Essential Oil Diffusers, 500ml Diffusers for Essential Oils Large Room,Home, Aromatherapy Oil Diffuser with Cool Mist • Amazon Business $18.96 1 $18.96
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Frosty" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" (91689) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Astrobrights Radiant Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted, 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $13.77 1 $13.77
Self Adhesive Dots, Strong Adhesive 1000pcs(500 Pairs) 0.59" Diameter Sticky Back Coins Nylon Coins, Hook & Loop Dots with Waterproof Sticky Glue Coins Tapes, Very Suitable for Classroom, Office, Home • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$195.19

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$228.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.26

Total project goal

$268.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$268.38

2 Donors

-$250.73

Donations toward project cost

-$228.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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