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Mrs. Matthews from Bridgeport, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cool Classroom!

Help me give my students a cooler, more comfortable classroom with insulation and a warm welcome each day with a bright, inviting bulletin board.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Matthews's classroom raised $161

This project is fully funded

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 Project

To help keep the classroom cooler during the day, insulation and reflective tape are being used strategically. These materials work together to reflect and block heat from entering the room:

Insulation acts like a barrier, slowing down the transfer of heat from the outside into the classroom.

It keeps the hot air out and the cooler air in, making the room more comfortable for students and teachers. These materials help maintain a cooler, more pleasant learning environment, especially during hot days.

As students walk into the classroom, they’ll be greeted by a bright and cheerful bulletin board. This board is more than just decoration—it’s a welcoming sight that sets a positive tone for the day. With a colorful design, and inspiring message, it creates a sense of belonging and excitement for learning.

Mrs. Matthews Black Rock School Grades 6-8

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.

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

55 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Reflective Bubble Insulation Sheet, Double Side Aluminum Foil Bubble Shield, Aluminum Foil Thermal Insulation Radiant Barrier for Windows, RV, Roof, Garage Door (23.6IN X 20FT) • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Door Stopper with Adhesive Bracket Stickers, No Drilling or Tools Needed, Available for All Doors, Door Holder, Heavy Door Stop, KickDown Door Stoppers, Bottom of Door by HASHI (Satin Nickel/Bracket) • Amazon Business $14.10 1 $14.10
Door Stopper with Adhesive Bracket Stickers, No Drilling or Tools Needed, Available for All Doors, Door Holder, Heavy Door Stop, KickDown Door Stoppers, Bottom of Door by HASHI (Satin Nickel/Bracket) • Amazon Business $14.10 1 $14.10
Justforjoyful 79Pcs Math Classroom Bulletin Board Decorations Mathematics Symbol Cutouts Be a Problem Solver Classroom Wall Decor for Educational Elementary Middle Back to School Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Amazon Basics Facial Tissue with Lotion, 2-Ply, 300 Count (4 Packs 75), (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $6.07 2 $12.14
Whaline 9 Sheet Black White Pencil Window Clings Black White Plaid Stripe Wave Point Pencil Window Decals Double-Sided Cartoon Decor for Back to School Classroom Wall Glass Blackboard Decor • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
BIC White-Out Brand EZ Correct Correction Tape, 39.3 Feet, 4-Count Pack of white Correction Tape, Fast, Clean and Easy to Use Tear-Resistant Tape • Amazon Business $6.94 1 $6.94
Duck Clean Release Blue Painter's Tape, 2-Inch (1.88-Inch x 60-Yard), Single Roll, 240195 • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97
Towjug 10 Feet x1/2 in Magnetic Tape Strips Roll with 3M Adhesive Backing, Flexible Sticky Magnet Tape for Lightweight Craft DIY Projects, Whiteboards and Fridge Organization (0.06" Thick) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Duck Brand 1311000 Color Duct Tape, Electric Blue, 1.88 Inches x 20 Yards, Single Roll • Amazon Business $3.94 1 $3.94

Materials cost

$105.05

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$136.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.11

Total project goal

$160.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$160.74

2 Donors

-$75.96

Donations toward project cost

-$72.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.89

match offer

-$75.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$64.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.39

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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$0.00

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