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Ms. Plasabas from Gastonia, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Plasabas's classroom raised $406

A Cozy Carpet for Curious Minds

Help me give my students a classroom carpet that creates a comfortable space for learning and collaboration.

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Ms. Plasabas Hershal H Beam Elementary School
Gastonia, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

This classroom carpet will provide a warm and welcoming space where students can gather for whole-group lessons, discussions, read-alouds, collaborative activities, and meaningful learning experiences.

A classroom carpet is more than just a rug—it’s the gathering place for our classroom community where students come together to learn, connect, and grow.

Having a classroom carpet will help create an organized, safe, and inclusive space that supports daily instruction, social-emotional learning, teamwork, and positive classroom interactions. Many of my students learn best when they can sit together in a comfortable, inviting environment. It will give every child a special place where they feel valued, included, and excited to learn while fostering meaningful connections with their classmates.

Your generosity will help transform our classroom into a caring learning community where every student has a place to belong, build friendships, and reach their full potential. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

22 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Plasabas Hershal H Beam Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Gastonia, NC 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

22 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Circles Abstract Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, Seats 24, 7'6" x 12', Cool Blue • Amazon Business $287.99 1 $287.99

Materials cost

$287.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$344.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.84

Total project goal

$405.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $405.61

2 Donors

-$405.61

Donations toward project cost

-$344.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.84

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 $0.00

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