Help me give my students a soft and comfortable rug to gather on!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Barnes's classroom raised $296
This project is fully funded
My Students
I teach at an engaged and diverse neighborhood school in the heart of the North End of Middletown, CT. Our school is truly a community school, with over 90% of our students walking to and from school each day. We are grateful to learn from the rich racial and cultural diversity of our students and their families. My fifth graders are creative, thoughtful, hard-working, and funny. They make me laugh every day.
Our school motto is "Knowledge is Power" and as the oldest students in the building, my students crave establishing that knowledge through their own curiosities; they are always asking questions.
We are a STEM-based school full of inquisitive minds who love to explore and learn more. Our school has two classrooms at each grade level K-5 as well as a pre-school, family resource center, and community health center within our building. Nearly 80% of our school is eligible for free and reduced-price lunch.
My Project
When we came back for the 2020-2021 school year, our classroom carpet had to go away. With Covid-19 restrictions, we didn't have the space for a rug.
This year, with restrictions slightly loosened, I want to give my students a new, comfortable space to gather.
We will meet on this rug each morning for our community circle, and it will also provide a space for students to read, meet in small groups or work independently during the day.
I want our classroom to feel safe and comfortable for each of my fifth graders. Having a rug like you might find in a home will provide an anchoring corner of our classroom and remind students to respect this important space that we share for 180 days of the year.
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
Safavieh Madison Collection MAD447K Boho Chic Medallion Distressed Non-Shedding Stain Resistant Living Room Bedroom Area Rug, 8' x 10', Navy / Light Blue
• Amazon Business
$144.01
1
$144.01
Mohawk Home Dual Surface Felt and Latex Non Slip Rug Pad, 1/4" Thick, 8'x10', Brown
• Amazon Business
$73.99
1
$73.99
Materials cost
$218.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.27
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$251.27
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$44.34
Total project goal
$295.61
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$295.61
5 Donors
-$196.59
Donations toward project cost
-$178.35
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$18.24
match offer
-$85.79
Match offer toward project cost
-$72.92
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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