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Ms. Pollio from Bayonne, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Bright Minds: Help Us Learn and Thrive!

Help me give my students access to more materials to learn and succeed!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pollio's classroom raised $220

This project is fully funded

My Project

Every child deserves a chance to learn, grow, and reach their full potential no matter their background or zip code. In our classroom, we work hard every day to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. But we can't do it alone. Many of our students face challenges outside the classroom that make it harder to succeed inside it. Your donation can help bridge that gap by providing the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. Whether it’s new books to ignite imaginations, flexible seating to support focused learning, or hands-on materials to make lessons come alive your support makes a real difference. When you donate, you're not just giving supplies. You’re giving hope. You’re showing students that someone believes in them. Thank you for considering a gift that helps build a brighter future one student at a time!

Ms. Pollio Philip G Vroom School Grades 3-5

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.

Bayonne, NJ View local requests

More than half 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

22 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LTKOUGFAM Soft Kids Area Rug, Large Washable Space Mat, Non-Slip Cute Rainbow Weather Baby Crawling Floor Mat for Living Room Playroom Classroom Bathroom (59" x 39" S) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Economy PPE Safety Glasses with Black Frame • Nasco $3.36 10 $33.60
15 PCS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids, Fidget Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Ideal for ADHD, Autism, Hyperactivity • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Colorful Dry Erase Dots Circles Whiteboard Marker Removable Stickers Spots Wall Decals for School Classroom Teachers Students Table & Desk, 8 Pack • Amazon Business $9.20 1 $9.20

Materials cost

$134.73

Vendor shipping charges

$19.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$186.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.95

Total project goal

$219.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$219.65

1 Donor

-$109.82

Donations toward project cost

-$93.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.47

match offer

-$109.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$93.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.47

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$0.00

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