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Mr. Delfino from Bridgeport, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brian Delfino’s Classroom Project

Help me give my students l the best experience as I embark into my first year of teaching special education

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Delfino's classroom raised $1,162

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

I am going into my first year of teaching special education. Funding a classroom can be expensive and I am grateful for this opportunity. My goal is to hope with these tools I have listed my students will be able to reach their goals when inside the classroom well feeling a sense of comfortability. What makes my students special is their unique ability to conquer whatever is thrown their way. I have students who have come from tough situations and still show up and give their best effort inside of school everyday, and that drives me to show up for them everyday.

Mr. Delfino Barnum School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bridgeport, CT View local requests

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

15 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Circle Sampler Carpet, 7 Feet 6 Inches x 12 Feet, White - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $443.96 1 $443.96
Homguava Giant Bean Bag Chair,Bean Bag Sofa Chair with Armrests, Bean Bag Couch Stuffed High-Density Foam, Plush Lazy Sofa Comfy Chair,Large BeanBag Chair for Adults in Livingroom,Bedroom (Grey) • Amazon Business $185.99 1 $185.99
Sorbus Tripod Hanging Chair Stand- Heavy Duty Steel Sensory Swing Weather & Rust Resistant- Adjustable Portable Hammock Stand 330lbs for Tree,Lounger,Saucer,Air Porch,Indoor/Outdoor,Patio • Amazon Business $97.99 1 $97.99
LuMAGIC 7-pk Tap Tap Sensory Lights —Touch & Remote Controlled Multicolored Magnetic Hexagon Lights, Fun & Flexible Sensory Lights for Sensory Room —Interactive & Calming, Great for Your Kid’s Bedroom • Amazon Business $69.00 1 $69.00
One Fire Night Light for Kids, 96 Lighting Modes Star Projector 360° Rotating+6 Films Kids Night Light Projector,Rechargeable Baby Night Light Ceiling Projector for Bedroom,Kids Gifts&Kids Room Decor • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98

Materials cost

$811.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $133.19

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$987.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$174.23

Total project goal

$1,161.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,161.52

10 Donors

-$640.06

Donations toward project cost

-$547.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$92.26

Matching donations from our partners

-$517.05

Match offers toward project cost

-$439.49

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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