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Ms. Acevedo from S. Ozone Park, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Improving Air Quality and Ventilation

Help me give my students the gift of ventilation and improve air quality circulation.

  • $220 goal

This project expired on July 15, 2025.

This project expired on July 15, 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

Fans are important in classrooms without windows to improve air circulation and ventilation, which helps remove stale air, reduce the risk of illness, and potentially improve student concentration and performance.

Improving Air Quality and Ventilation:

Fans help circulate air, removing pollutants and stale air, which can lead to a healthier learning environment.

Reducing the Spread of Illness:

Good ventilation can help reduce the concentration of airborne particles, potentially minimizing the spread of respiratory illnesses.

Improving Student Performance:

Studies suggest that better ventilated classrooms can lead to improved student concentration, cognitive performance, and productivity.

Addressing Heat and Humidity:

Fans can help to cool down classrooms, especially during hot and humid weather, making them more comfortable for students and teachers.

Safety Considerations:

In classrooms without windows, fans can be a crucial way to ensure adequate ventilation, especially when natural ventilation through windows is not possible.

Ms. Acevedo Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grissom 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.

S. Ozone Park, NY 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Uthfy Tower Fan for Bedroom,Fans That Blow Cold Air,80° Oscillating Fan with Remote,7.5H Timer,3 Speeds,Standing Fan Bladeless Fan Cooling Fan for Room Office 32 Inch • Amazon Business $38.56 4 $154.24

Materials cost

$154.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$186.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.92

Total project goal

$219.47

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