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Mrs. Cassada from Hartford, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Cassada's classroom raised $166

Calming Space to Learn!

Help me give my students a calming and welcoming classroom environment during this hard time with items such as light coverings, pencils, and chalk.

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Mrs. Cassada Maria Sanchez Elementary School
Hartford, CT Grades 3-5

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

I am an enthusiastic fourth-year teacher. I am so excited to be a third-grade teacher and give my students the best learning experience! My students are fun, smart, and enthusiastic about learning. They deserve the best and I want to give them that. I love that my school focuses on academics as well as personal growth. They strive to make each student part of the community. I have always wanted to be a teacher and am very happy I have found my passion. Thank you for visiting my page.

My Project

We are facing a lot of unknowns and anxiety in third grade. Help give my students some fluorescent light covers that will help with the bright lights in the classroom and the star lights will add a calming space to learn.

We are in need of some more pencils and erasers for the middle of the year.

These supplies will help us get through the winter months! The flag garland will help each student be seen in the classroom.

The chalk will be wonderful to help entertain the students at recess when it starts to get warmer outside.

Overall we need a pick-me-up in our room with more lights to create a calming environment while getting some more supplies.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

24 students impacted 5 donors
Mrs. Cassada Maria Sanchez Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hartford, 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

24 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GlareShade Fluorescent Light Coverings | Magnetic Skylight or Ceiling Light Fixture Covers | Eliminate Harsh Glare Headaches & Eyestrain | Classroom Supplies | Cubicle Accessories (5 Pack/Sky Blue) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Kicko Pencil Assortment - 144 Pack - Assorted Colorful Pencils - for Party Favors, School Supply, Writing Material, Fidget, Arts and Crafts Novelty, and Gift Ideas - 7.5 Inches • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Kids Star Night Light, 360-Degree Rotating Star Projector, Desk Lamp 4 LEDs 8 Colors Changing with USB Cable, Best for Children Baby Bedroom and Party Decorations • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Cra-Z-Art Sidewalk Chalk (32 Count) • Amazon Business $2.97 4 $11.88
42 Feet 8.2'' x 5.5'' International String Flags Banners,50 Countries Flags World Flags Pennant Banner for Olympics,Bar,Sports Clubs,Festival,Party Events Decorations • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers Cap Erasers Eraser Tops Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser Studying Supplies for Teachers Eraser Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$108.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$140.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.79

Total project goal

$165.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $165.25

2 Donors

-$165.25

Donations toward project cost

-$140.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.79

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