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Mrs. Gillett from New Britain, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Covid-19 Clean: Comfort Cushions

Help me give my students easy-to-clean comfort cushions for better learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gillett's classroom raised $346

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

Poverty affects my students. One hundred percent of our students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Although some children have many challenges in their lives, they are resilient and capable. My kindergartners are enthusiastic, thriving when they are actively involved through my use of hands-on​ activities. The classroom is their learning lab to discover, experiment, and practice their skills. At home, some do not have adequate educational resources, so they should have them at school. Working side by side with my students brings me joy and it brings them pride. Our classroom family works hard to achieve our scholastic goals, and your help in this process is appreciated very much.

My Project

Going back to school in September will be a challenge due to Covid-19.

Keeping our classroom continuously clean while keeping it child-friendly and comfortable is a top priority.

With these durable, easy to clean cushions, I will be able to wipe down student seating easily and often to disinfect. This will help in preventing the spread of germs. Please help me keep my students safe and comfortable with these colorful cushions. Help parents feel more secure by helping me to create a healthy, cozy and clean learning environment for their children. We are Covid-19 conscientious and caring.

Mrs. Gillett Lincoln Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

New Britain, 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

20 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Pack) - Blue • Amazon Business $64.99 4 $259.96

Materials cost

$259.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$293.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.86

Total project goal

$345.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$345.72

6 Donors

-$291.99

Donations toward project cost

-$261.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$37.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.23

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$0.00

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