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Ms. Tatarka from Staten Island, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Home Sweet School

Help me give my students a cozy inviting classroom that is relaxing and inviting with a classroom decorations and essential oil diffuser.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tatarka's classroom raised $239

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 Students

My students are 2nd and 3rd grade students from New York City in a special education class. They are hard-working, happy students. My students come from low-income families and need every advantage they can get. They face many challenges outside of school, but they work hard in school to succeed.

They have the smarts and the motivation to be the best; let's give them the materials.

I want to ensure my students have all the necessary tools to compete in our challenging world.

My Project

When my students return to school, I want them to have a fresh, relaxing, and clean room.

My room needs a makeover!

Help me refresh by bulletin boards with warm, homey looking bulletin board paper and a border that will pop. I want the kids to walk into the room and really feel at ease. I will also decorate with inspirational phrases. I want them to see positive messages in every corner of the room. And to top off that cozy, homey feel will be an infuser to make the room inviting and relaxing.

I want my students to know that they have a safe place and this new look will give them just that.

Ms. Tatarka PS 18 John G Whittier 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.

Staten Island, 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

15 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources Better Than PaperRoll, 4' x 12', White Wood (TCR77366) • Staples Advantage $10.09 10 $100.90
URPOWER 700ml Square Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Humidifier Large Capacity Modern Ultrasonic Aroma Diffusers Running 20+ Hours 7 Color Changing for Home Baby Bedroom Office Study Yoga Spa • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Teacher Created Resources Teal Confetti Straight Border Trim (TCR8869) • Amazon Business $2.99 7 $20.93
Marquee Alphabet Line Bulletin Board • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Confetti Positive Sayings Accents, Delightful Colors Motivation Cards for Bulletin Board Classroom Decoration, Office, Home Nursery Decoration (20 Pieces) • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$170.50

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$203.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.83

Total project goal

$238.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$238.89

3 Donors

-$158.89

Donations toward project cost

-$135.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.83

match offer

-$80.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

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$0.00

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