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Ms. Guzman from Des Moines, WA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Place for Everyone

Help me give my students a rug that provides a space for everyone!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Guzman's classroom raised $677

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

My students are an energetic and diverse group of first graders who are eager to learn every day. Their diversity refers to their ethnic backgrounds and languages. I have students from various languages, such as Somali, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Amharic, Dari, Pashtu, French, and Greek. Half of my students are ELL (English Language Learners). I teach in the Dual Language program, which consist of teaching content in Spanish and English. I teach on the Spanish side of the program. This means that my students are learning a third or fourth language.

The school I teach at is considered a Title I school, which means that most of our families come from a low economic background.

Therefore, 90% of our students are in the free and reduce lunch program and resources are not expected to be provided by their families.

The various backgrounds of students bring an amazing blend of culture to the classroom, but there are also challenges in providing them all the tools so they can succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. But I hope that with your help I can continue in supporting their learning. Thank you for your kind donations.

My Project

A classroom rug will provide a comfortable space for my students to come together and build a sense of community. Due to COVID to stay safe we must be 3ft apart. This area will provide a space for a small group to come together in a safe distance. In the future, all my students will be able to find their own spot. Rug time is community time where they all share stories and ideas, which are all important for meaningful connections and learning. It is a way for them to look forward seeting in a different place instead of their desks all day.

Ms. Guzman Midway Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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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

46 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Novogratz Delmar Collection Agatha Dots, 5'0" x 8'0", Pastel • Amazon Business $247.07 2 $494.14

Materials cost

$494.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $43.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$574.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.43

Total project goal

$676.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $676.22

1 Donor

-$338.10

Donations toward project cost

-$287.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.71

match offer

-$338.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$287.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.72

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 $0.00

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