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Ms. Piatt from Ridgecrest, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Piatt's classroom raised $682

A Spot of My Own

My students need one Sitting Grid for 30 carpet.

This project expired on July 13, 2017.

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Ms. Piatt Richmond Elementary School
Ridgecrest, CA Grades PreK-2

My Students

I teach at a public school located on a military base in the high desert. Our school has a diverse population with a high rate of mobility due to the military.I try to create a warm welcoming environment where each child feels a sense of belonging.

This sense of community is so important to our children who have experienced many moves and transitions in their young lives.

It may not seem important from an adult perspective, but our little learners need school to be a constant in their lives. They need the stability that a classroom community provides.

My Project

The early childhood classroom is a very busy place. Our children learn by being active participants in the learning process. Unlike older students, kindergartners are frequently changing from one activity to another.

A classroom rug gives us a place to come together as a class.

We do so many activities on the floor but so often end up sprawled all over. I would like for each child to have their own "spot." Instead of sprawling on the floor, this requested Sitting Grid for 30 carpet will give each child a place of their own. This helps our students to stay focused on the lesson rather than the child next to them.

Kindergartners enjoy having a sense of ownership in their classroom. They know their own desk, their coat hook and cubby. This new classroom rug will give each child their own spot. They'll know where they belong.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 10 donors
Ms. Piatt Richmond 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.

Ridgecrest, CA 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

25 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CARPET SITTING GRID PRIMARY - SEATS 30 - 129X158 • School Specialty $454.97 1 $454.97

Materials cost

$454.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $45.50

Sales tax

 $41.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$578.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.16

Total project goal

$681.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $681.08

7 Donors

-$403.03

Donations toward project cost

-$342.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.45

Matching donations from our partners

-$278.05

Match offers toward project cost

-$236.34

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.71

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 $0.00

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