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Ms. Velasquez from Far Rockaway, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Calming and Organized Classroom Environment

Help me give my students a colorful classroom that is organized and encourages learning.

  • $757 goal

This project expired on September 2, 2025.

This project expired on September 2, 2025.

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

The materials and supplies that I am requesting for my students already have a "home." In other words, I know exactly where everything will go. We just need your help in getting everything through our door! The large carpet will be placed in the front of the classroom and used as a gathering place during read alouds, lessons, and share time. The pocket folders will be placed on the chalkboard in the front of our classroom and will help distributing newsletters, homework and other papers. These items will provide a home for their belongs and provide a home for them.

Ms. Velasquez PS 106 Lighthouse Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Far Rockaway, 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

42 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore A Place for Everyone Classroom Carpet for 30 Kids - 9' x 12' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $549.00 1 $549.00
Geyee 4 Pack Hanging Wall File Organizer, Storage Pocket Chart, over Door Hangers Included, Hanging Wall Paper Organizer for File Folders, Classroom Mailbox, Home Office Papers(10 Pocket) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$576.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$643.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.49

Total project goal

$756.58

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