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Ms. Tom from New York, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Yes to Learning But Safety First!

Help me give my students the confidence to return back to school safely! We need a UV light sanitizer, air purifier, and replacement filters.

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My Students

I am a Special Education teacher who works with students with disabilities from grades 1 through 5. My students are children with high needs and are at risk of falling behind grade-level standards.

My students cannot wait to return back to school.

Help me give them the confidence they need for in-person learning to resume. During school closures, my students experienced a roller coaster of emotions. Some were excited to spend time with their parents at home, some were sad with what is currently happening in the world, but most of all, everyone was anxious about leaving their homes. I spent countless sessions reviewing hand washing videos, how to social distance, and explaining why we needed to stick to these practices as best as we can. I know that deep down inside, my students continued to feel anxious about whether or not leaving the home is considered safe anymore.

My students are eager to return back to school and they absolutely need it for their social emotional well-being. I want to help ensure for them that our classroom is safe and clean.

My Project

Schools have always been a child's safe haven and it should continue to be that safe haven now more so than ever before. With these air purifiers, the true HEPA filters, and the sanitizing box I will be able to relieve some of my students' anxieties for returning back to school. With these materials in the classroom, they will feel safe using their supplies and have the comfort in knowing that a device will be constantly cleaning the air. Not only will they be free from their worries about safety, they will finally be able to devote their attention and energy back on learning and enjoying their peers. Not only will this be beneficial for their social well being but they will have more freedom to feel like a "normal kid" again. Isn't that what we want from them after all?

Ms. Tom PS 130 Hernando De Soto 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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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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
UV Light Sanitizer | UV Sterilizer Box | Sterilizes in Minutes with No Cleaning Required | Touch Screen Control | for Babies & The Whole Family • Amazon Business $179.97 1 $179.97
LEVOIT Air Purifier for Home Allergies Pets Hair Smokers in Bedroom, White & Core 300 Air Purifier Replacement Filter, 3-in-1 Pre-Filter, High-Efficiency Activated Carbon Filter, Core 300-RF • Amazon Business $119.98 1 $119.98
LEVOIT Core 300 Air Purifier Replacement Filter, 3-in-1 Pre-Filter, True HEPA Filter, High-Efficiency Activated Carbon Filter, Core 300-RF (Mold Bacteria) • Amazon Business $27.99 4 $111.96
LEVOIT Air Purifier for Home Allergies Pets Hair Smokers in Bedroom, H13 True HEPA Air Purifiers Filter, 24db Quiet Air Cleaner, Remove 99.97% Smoke Dust Mold Pollen for Large Room, Core 300, White • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99

Materials cost

$511.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$549.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.98

Total project goal

$646.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $646.56

5 Donors

-$459.71

Donations toward project cost

-$432.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.00

match offer

-$137.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$116.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$49.36

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 $0.00

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