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

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Ms. Chaudhary's classroom raised $1,203

A Supportive Space for Growing Minds

Help me give my students a supportive environment to succeed. This project will provide snacks, cleaning supplies, a carpet, privacy screens, and basic school supplies. These items will help keep students focused, stay healthy, and ready to learn.

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Ms. Chaudhary PS 375 Jackie Robinson

Brooklyn, NY Grades 3-5

My Project

My classroom is filled with eager and curious learners who come to school each day ready to do their best. Most of my students come from low-income families and often face challenges beyond the classroom. School is a safe and supportive place for them where they can feel cared for and focus on learning. They thrive when they have the right tools and environment to help them succeed.

To help my student do better in their learning I am requesting certain items to help us succeed in the class.

Cleaning supplies (tissues, wipes,) to maintain a safe and healthy classroom. A carpet to create a welcoming gathering space for lessons, reading, and community time. Privacy screens to help students concentrate during independent work and assessments.

Basic supplies like pencils, laminating sheets, and glue sticks so every child has the materials they need to learn without worry.

These items will allow me to create a calm, clean, and supportive learning environment. A carpeted meeting space will help us come together as a class family. Snacks will fuel learning, while privacy screens and supplies will give each child the chance to work confidently and independently.

Lastly, Because so many of my students come from low-income households, they often do not have access to extra snacks, school supplies, or quiet learning spaces at home. Your support will help me give my students the things they need to succeed. With these resources, students will spend more time learning and less time worrying about hunger, distractions, or not having the supplies they need.

Your generosity will directly support children from low-income families and help create a classroom where every student feels cared for, supported, and ready to thrive.

Thank you.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 29 donors

Project tagged as

Brooklyn, NY
Grades 3-5
Social Emotional Learning
Literacy
Traditional School
Flexible Seating
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Chaudhary PS 375 Jackie Robinson 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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brooklyn, 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

25 students impacted 29donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

America the Beautiful Classroom Rug - 7'8" x 10'9" • Teachers' School Supply $455.99 1 $455.99

Maped Essentials Yellow Triangular Graphite #2 Pencils, Pack of 144 - Grades 1-12 - Adult - Comfortable • School Specialty $52.49 1 $52.49

8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791/200230) • Staples $45.99 1 $45.99

Ring Pop Lollipops Assorted Flavors 0.5 oz. 40 Pieces (220-00013) • Staples $41.67 1 $41.67

Quill Brand? Flat Box Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, White, 100 Sheets/Box, 30 Boxes/Carton (7TF830-QCCCT) • Quill.com $40.49 1 $40.49

School Privacy Boards for Student Desks Students Classroom Privacy Folders Study Carrel Reduces Distractions Privacy Boards for Student Desks Test and Desk Dividers, 19 x 12 Inch (24 Pack) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99

[3mil 500 Pack] InpourPack Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Laminating Sheets for Laminator, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99

CloroxPro Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent, 700 Count • Amazon Business $37.84 1 $37.84

Chips Variety Pack 50 Count - Snacks Sampler Care Packages for College Students, Kids, Adults - Individually Wrapped School or Office Snacks with Chips, Cookies, Candy - Snack Packs from The LakeHouse • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95

Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $14.79 2 $29.58

Marsui 1 Pcs Straw Dispenser Pencil Dispenser for Classroom 9.25'' x 7.48'' x 4.53'' Plastic Black Straw Organizer with Lid for Teacher Desk Restaurant Holds up to 200 Straws or 150 Pencils • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 2 $19.72

OREO Mini Mix Sandwich Cookies Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 2 $19.72

Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13

Magnetic Tape, 15 Feet Magnet Tape Roll (1/2'' Wide x 15 ft Long), with 3M Strong Adhesive Backing. Perfect for DIY, Art Projects, whiteboards & Fridge Organization • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95

Materials cost			$923.19
Vendor shipping charges			$55.41
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$13.85
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$1,022.45
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$180.43
Total project goal			$1,202.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,202.88
21 Donors			-$1,080.85
Donations toward project cost			-$919.17
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$161.68
match offer			-$121.50
Match offer toward project cost			-$103.28
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$18.22
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$0.53
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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A Supportive Space for Growing Minds

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

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