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This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Santellano from Chicago, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beautiful Reading Spaces for Young Readers!

Help me give my students a fresh look to our classroom library with additional flexible seating options. As young learners, it's important that we promote literacy not just in the reading aspect, but in the spaces we create.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Santellano's classroom raised $689

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

Our current reading library is composed of two very old bookshelves I donated from home when I first started teaching in 2021. Normal wear and tear have caused our shelves to wobble and become extremely tight with all the books we have. Our shelves sit at floor level, so our books on the bottom get dusty and dirty very quickly.

With these materials, my students will be able to extend the life of our library books and use seat cushions during their independent reading time.

With the cushions, ALL of my students will have access to one so that no one feels left out or disappointed because they didn't get one since I only have a limited amount.

My current students are EXTREMELY responsible with the library we currently have, and they deserve the surprise of updated furniture to help them love it even more. This group of students I have are in love with reading, organizing books, and simply read in the library nook where we have a lamp, comfy seats, and pillows.

With that said, I hope that you can join this project because we know that beautiful, meaningful spaces facilitate learning. Additional materials that you see in this project are replenishments for materials we need in our classroom.

Thank you!

Mrs. Santellano

Mrs. Santellano Durkin Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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More than three‑quarters 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

65 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
NELYE Wooden Cube Bookcase with Legs - 3-Tier Open Shelf Kidsroom Sorted Storage Cabinet Organizer for Books and Toys, 9-Cube Lattice Cute Cubby Bookshelf in Pearl White, 55" W • Amazon Business $189.99 1 $189.99
Factory Direct Partners 11232-CT SoftScape 15" Round Floor Cushions with Handles, 2" Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Contemporary • Amazon Business $80.00 1 $80.00
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $64.98 1 $64.98
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack (240 Ct), Bulk Classroom Supplies, Colored Pencils for School, 12 Assorted Colors, Nontoxic • Amazon Business $43.18 1 $43.18
Teacher Created Resources Oh Happy Day Magnetic Mini Pocket Charts (14" x 17") (TCR20107) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200 Count, Clear, 3 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) Paper • Amazon Business $26.37 1 $26.37
2 Pack Suction Cup Shelf for Plants Window, 12 Inch Acrylic Window Sill Extender for Plants, Window Plant Shelves, for Succulent Planters, Herb Pots, Indoor Plants • Amazon Business $25.97 1 $25.97
LINKTOR Chemistry Molecular Model Kit (444 Pieces), Student or Teacher Set for Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Learning, Motivate Enthusiasm for Learning and Raising Space Imagination, A Fullerene Set • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
12 Pieces Solar System Educational Teaching Posters Laminated Kids Space and Planets Posters Print WallChart Art for Toddlers Classroom Bedroom 10.6 x 14.1 Inch • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Crayola Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for Kids & Adults, Chisel Tip, Back To School Supplies, 12 Count • Amazon Business $12.63 1 $12.63
MedPride Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves, Large, Large (Pack of 100) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Tenmiro Led Lights for Bedroom 100ft (2 Rolls of 50ft) Music Sync Color Changing Strip Lights with Remote and App Control RGB Strip, for Room Home Party Decoration • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Periodic Table of Elements Poster For Kids - LAMINATED - Science & Chemistry Chart for Classroom - (18 x 24) • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87
KitchenAid Measuring Cups, Set Of 4, Aqua Sky • Amazon Business $3.99 2 $7.98

Materials cost

$546.62

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$584.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.20

Total project goal

$688.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$688.02

10 Donors

-$357.54

Donations toward project cost

-$323.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.13

Matching donations from our partners

-$307.54

Match offers toward project cost

-$261.41

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.94

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$0.00

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