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Teacher Volpe from Kissimmee, FL is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Meeting Rug

My students need a classroom meeting rug for mini lessons in both reading and math.

FULLY FUNDED! Teacher Volpe's classroom raised $608

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 Students

My students are eager leaners! Many of them are reading and doing math below grade level, but they are hard workers and try their best each and every day. Our classroom has a growth mindset in which we believe in each individuals abilities and their ability to learn.

My students come from a diverse families in the attractions area of Orlando, FL.

Many families are in transition and students often arrive at school without the necessary supplies; however, it is their eagerness to learn and grow which drives our classroom community.

My Project

We spend a great deal of time in our "meeting place" each day. Currently, students are sitting on the linoleum floor, which can be uncomfortable. This beautiful rug will add color to the classroom while providing students a comfortable place to sit during Daily 5 lessons and number talks. The rug will also help us sit next to partners (with each student having his or her own block as a spot) to discuss our learning.

With this rug, students will have a cozy and comfortable meeting place to complete meaningful learning activities.

They will each have their own spot to call their own and will be able to turn and talk to a partner about their ideas and learning.

Teacher Volpe Westside K-8 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.

Kissimmee, FL View local requests

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

23 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PP309 - A Place for Everyone Calming Colors® Carpet for 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $479.00 1 $479.00

Materials cost

$479.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$516.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.09

Total project goal

$607.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$607.27

4 Donors

-$303.63

Donations toward project cost

-$258.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.54

Matching donations from our partners

-$303.64

Match offers toward project cost

-$258.09

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.55

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$0.00

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