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Mrs. Bugnacki from New Britain, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let There Be Light!

Help me give my students a comfortable environment for learning with proper lighting!

  • $316 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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

The best learning happens when the right environment is created for my Multilingual students. I have spent some time planning this very type of classroom setting for them. I create this welcoming atmosphere by playing classical music in our classroom, keeping a clean, organized space for them, keeping predictable routines, and even making sure our classroom smells appealing. Lastly, I would like to focus on the lighting.

Warm lighting fosters an inviting atmosphere where my students can learn.

Unfortunately, the overhead fluorescent classroom lighting is too bright and can be overstimulating. My goal is to use warm lighting to create a cozy, intimate, and comfortable feeling for my students which is conducive to their learning.

Lastly, my Multilingual students are unique because many of them are newcomers to the United States. The majority of them come from third-world countries where many of their needs were not met. Having a warm, comfortable place for them to learn would bring a sense of security to them in a country where everything is new!

Mrs. Bugnacki Smalley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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New Britain, CT 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

20 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FOLKSMATE Floor Lamp, Medusa Multi Head Modern Tall Standing Lamps, Rustic Adjustable Gooseneck LED Reading Light for Living Room, Bedroom, Kids 5 White & Colored Lamp Shades, White • Amazon Business $69.49 2 $138.98
4 Pack Fluorescent Light Covers Magnetic Light Cover Fluorescent Light Shade Panel Ceiling Light Covers Magnetic Light Filters for Office Classroom Home Drop Ceiling, 4 x 2 Feet (Cloud, Blue Sky) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Floor Lamps for Living Room, Modern Standing Lamp, Minimalist Pole Lamp, Stepless Dimmable 9W Bulb Included, Tall Lamp with Linen Shade, Lamps for Bedroom, Office, Kids Room, Reading Light • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
500pcs Glitter Star Stickers for Envelopes Sparkling Star Stickers Decorative Kids Stickers Holiday Decorations Classroom Graduation Reward Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Lakeshore Three Little Pigs Storytelling Puppets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$234.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$268.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.37

Total project goal

$315.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $315.82

5 Donors

-$157.90

Donations toward project cost

-$134.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.68

Matching donations from our partners

-$157.92

Match offers toward project cost

-$134.23

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.69

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 $0.00

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