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Ms. Posluszny from Union City, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Furniture for a Successful Classroom!

Help me give my students basic classroom furniture that enhance their ability to learn!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Posluszny's classroom raised $539

This project is fully funded

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

Introducing a chair, a rug, and organizers into a sixth-grade classroom can offer several benefits that contribute to a conducive and effective learning environment. Each of these items serves a specific purpose that supports both the students' comfort and their educational experience.

Overall, these elements work together to create a well-structured and accommodating classroom environment.

Awarding students with the chance to use a comfortable and desirable seat can enhance concentration and focus, allowing students to better engage in lessons and activities without the distraction of physical discomfort. The rug will have multiple functions within a classroom. It will serve as a designated space for group activities, discussions, and collaborative projects. It provides a comfortable and more informal seating option, allowing students to sit together on the floor and interact in a relaxed manner. Additionally, the rug will define the reading corner, where students can gather to enjoy books and other reading materials in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Organizational tools like storage bins offer designated spaces to store student belongings and promotes responsibility and accountability. It also enables easy access to learning materials, books, and supplies, saving valuable instructional time that might otherwise be wasted on searching for or distributing resources.

Ms. Posluszny Emerson Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Union City, NJ 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

60 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SAFAVIEH Reflection Collection Area Rug - 8' x 10', Light Grey & Cream, Vintage Distressed Design, Non-Shedding & Easy Care, Ideal for High Traffic Areas in Living Room, Bedroom (RFT670C) • Amazon Business $184.00 1 $184.00
Amazon Basics Upholstered Home Office 360 Degree Swivel Rolling Desk Chair with Arms and Adjustable-Height - Light Gray, 25"D x 23.25"W x 36.25"H • Amazon Business $136.97 1 $136.97
ClosetMaid Cubeicals 8 Cube Storage Shelf Organizer Bookshelf Stackable, Vertical or Horizontal, Easy Assembly, Wood, White • Amazon Business $83.93 1 $83.93
Amazon Basics Collapsible Fabric Storage Cubes Organizer with Handles, 10.5"x10.5"x11", Pack of 6, Gray • Amazon Business $16.75 1 $16.75

Materials cost

$421.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$457.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.82

Total project goal

$538.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $538.79

2 Donors

-$249.19

Donations toward project cost

-$246.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.03

Matching donations from our partners

-$249.19

Match offers toward project cost

-$211.81

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$40.41

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 $0.00

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