The Floor is Freezing (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

The Floor is Freezing

Classroom project requested by Mrs. S. on Apr 22, 2010

High Poverty

Presumpscot Elementary School
Portland, Maine

My Students: The cold winter and early spring months are quite cold in Maine. Our classroom is in a modular outside and so our floor is often freezing cold.

I teach 20 amazing third g...

My Project: We would absolutely love a cheerful, soft, colorful and warm rug for our meeting area so we could lay on the floor and work in the winter. Our classroom space is tiny and we... more»

My Students: The cold winter and early spring months are quite cold in Maine. Our classroom is in a modular outside and so our floor is often freezing cold.

I teach 20 amazing third graders in a high-needs diverse community. We love to lay on the floor and work but sometimes it's just too cold. We have a thin area carpet in our meeting space but it's not thick enough to block out the cold and it's not comfortable to sit on. The rest of the floor is not covered with a rug so the white tiles are freezing in the winter, especially in the morning hours.

My Project: We would absolutely love a cheerful, soft, colorful and warm rug for our meeting area so we could lay on the floor and work in the winter. Our classroom space is tiny and we would love to be able to use all of the space in our classroom all year round.

We would read books, play math games, write stories, share our science journals, talk, laugh, and enjoy learning on our new rug together. Please help fund our new rug so we have a comfortable and warm place to meet and work. hide»

My students need a new carpet to cover the cold floor and brighten up the room. details»

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Sep 01 Mrs. S. the Teacher

"Dear Eigen, Thank you for your kind donation. That's so thoughtful to donate in memory of your uncle, Bill Pearce."

Sep 01 Eigen from Portland, ME supporting

"I gave to this project in memory of my uncle, Bill Pearce, who loved children."

Jul 28 Mrs. S. the Teacher

"Dear People's United Community Foundation, Thank you for your thoughtful matching funds donation. I'm thrilled that your company is going out of their way to make a difference in classrooms everywhere!"

Jul 19 Mrs. S. the Teacher

"Courtney, Thanks for your very generous donation. It was a great surprise to see your donation today. Thank You!"

Jul 18 Courtney gave from Maine

Jun 04 Mrs. S. the Teacher

"Thank you third graders for giving back to others. You worked hard to earn that money from selling popcorn and it was kind of you to donate some of your profits to other classrooms."

Jun 03 A donor

"Our third grade class wants to give back to other great project on DonorsChoose."

Apr 26 John C an associate at donorschoose.org

Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.

Apr 25 Amanda X a volunteer at donorschoose.org

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Apr 22, 2010Mrs. S. - Teacher

Project Details

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
Sunny Day Learn and Play Oval Rug 8 3 x 11 8 ----Comments	Teachers' School Supply Inc.	$399.99	1	$399.99

Vendor Shipping Charges				$44.00
State Sales Tax				$20.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$6.00
Fulfillment Labor & Materials				$9.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$478.99
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$105.14
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$584.13
3 Donors				-$162.48
To Go				$421.65