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Ms. Dela Cruz from Charlotte, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Dela Cruz's classroom raised $846

A Place for Everyone: Our New Rug

Help me give my students this rug so they can feel comfortable when doing activities on the floor. Since we only have small desks, they need to use the floor to have more space during the activity.

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Ms. Dela Cruz Ballantyne Ridge High School
Charlotte, NC Grades 9-12

My Project

Welcome to our vibrant classroom! My students are incredibly enthusiastic, hands-on learners who thrive when they can move around and collaborate. A significant portion of our daily learning happens away from our traditional desks. Whether we are gathering for group discussions, engaging in interactive STEM building activities, or diving into independent reading time, my students naturally gravitate toward working on the floor where they have room to create and explore. Currently, our hard floor is cold, uncomfortable, and distracting for young bodies trying to focus. I am requesting a dedicated classroom rug to completely transform this open space into a warm, inviting, and cozy learning hub. This carpet will provide a defined, comfortable area where students can sit comfortably, focus their attention, and safely engage in floor activities without the constant distraction of a hard surface. Your generous support will directly improve our daily classroom environment, helping my students stay focused, comfortable, and excited to learn together every single day. Thank you for investing in our classroom community!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

120 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Dela Cruz Ballantyne Ridge High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Joy Carpets Blocks Abound Nylon 7'8" x 10'9" Machine Tufted Rug, Pastel (1709D-02) • Quill.com $629.79 1 $629.79

Materials cost

$629.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $49.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$718.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.77

Total project goal

$845.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $845.13

1 Donor

-$845.13

Donations toward project cost

-$718.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$126.77

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