Mrs. Velasco from Germantown MD is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

A Comfy Classroom Carpet!

Help me give my students a Flex Space Rectangular Comfy Blue Classroom Carpet.

$528 goal

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Celebrating 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

I teach two classes of amazing fourth graders, for reading and writing. Our school is over 60% free and reduced lunch. It is a community school where we provide more than just academics, we also support families with food, clothing and health needs as needed.

My students are a mix of learners; some are English Language Learners, some receive Special Education services and some receive Speech services.

What they have in common is that they are all eager learners who are a valued part of our classroom community.

My Project

I teach two classes of reading and writing. I have two co-teachers who come into my room to support our learners. Many lessons call for students to gather as a community on the rug. We currently don't have a rug, so students are sitting on the cold, hard floor.

A classroom rug will allow us a place to gather as readers and writers on a daily basis.

We also do daily community circles, so this will allow us a cozier place to gather and share. It also will create an additional space in the classroom for students to do their work or for teachers to conduct small group lessons.

Mrs. Velasco

Grades 3-5

Captain James E Daly Elementary School

Germantown, MD

Maryland

More than half of students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 54 students.

7 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

LC863 - Flex-Space Comfy Rectangular Classroom Carpet - 9' x 12' - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $389.00 1 $389.00

Materials cost			$389.00
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$23.34
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.84
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$448.18
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$79.09
Total project goal			$527.27
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$527.27
5 Donors			-$326.00
Donations toward project cost			-$311.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.00
Matching donations from our partners			-$161.39
Match offers toward project cost			-$137.18
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$24.21
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$39.88
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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A Comfy Classroom Carpet!

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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A Comfy Classroom Carpet!

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Give this project a boost!

My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Support your local school!

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

About Us

Ways to Give

Connect

Information for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders, and Government Officials

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.