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Ms. Marissa from New York, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lighting for Learning!

Help me give my students friendly soft lighting to eliminate learning barriers for sensory needs, a doorbell for getting their attention and a digital clock for bathroom sign out.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Marissa's classroom raised $269

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

Most of my students come from families that battle with the struggles of poverty, trauma, living in the shelter system or projects. My students are predominantly Hispanic or black. In addition to their personal struggles outside of school, each of my students has a learning disability and has had many failures in their short educational careers before entering my classroom.

In a diverse community, resources are often limited and teachers must dip in their own pockets to ensure students receive a high quality education they are entitled too.

The vast majority of students in the school qualify for free and reduced lunch.

This year, one of my goals is to construct an organized classroom that builds student autonomy and independence. Having flexible seating and clear organizational systems is one way to meet this goal.

My Project

Overhead lighting in older classrooms is the worst! Fluorescent lighting frequently flickers, breaks, or makes a soft buzzing noise that can be hard to block out. I know I have found myself sitting in class distracted by the buzzing sound, unable to block it out.

Strategically placing lamps around the classroom allows for noise-free soft lighting, helping to eliminate unnecessary sensory stimulation for students with sensory processing.

As a special education teacher, I work diligently to create a barrier-free learning environment. Sensory stimulation is frequently overlooked but can cause dysregulation. In addition, a doorbell in our classroom will be an easy way to get students attention when activities end and clean-up begins. Finally the digital clock will allow students autonomy when signing out for the bathroom.

Ms. Marissa PS 142 Amalia Castro Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

12 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HAITRAL Bedside Table Lamps - Small Nightstand Lamps Set of 2 with Fabric Shade Bedside Desk Lamps for Bedroom, Living Room, Office, Kids Room, Girls Room, Dorm 15 Inches - Black • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Adesso 7205-22 Multi-White Shade Floor Lamp, Adjustable Gooseneck Arms, Silver • Amazon Business $38.14 1 $38.14
HAITRAL Moden Table Lamps - Small Bedside Nightstand Lamps Set of 2 with Fabric Shade Bedside Desk Lamps for Bedroom, Living Room - Black/White • Amazon Business $30.98 1 $30.98
SYLVANIA ECO LED A19 Light Bulb, 60W Equivalent, Efficient 9W, 7 Year, 750 Lumens, Non-Dimmable, Frosted, 5000K Daylight - 24 Pack (40987) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Lava Lite 2124 Lava the Original 14.5-Inch Silver Base Lamp with Yellow Wax in Blue Liquid • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Anko Wireless Doorbell, Plug and Play Waterproof Door Bell Kit; 1000 Feet Operating Range; 36 Chimes Quality Sound; 4 Levels Adjustable Volume, Led Flash Indicator • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Amazon Basics Small Digital Alarm Clock with LED Display, Nightlight and Battery Backup - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.4 Inches • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49

Materials cost

$195.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$228.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.32

Total project goal

$268.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $268.81

3 Donors

-$218.81

Donations toward project cost

-$185.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.82

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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