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Ms. Mugurussa from Rohnert Park, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Desk Pets for Positive Classroom Vibes

Help me give my students a glue gun, desk pets, and other materials for our positive classroom behavior management system.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mugurussa's classroom raised $248

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 Project

I strive to create a positive learning environment for my students. I also help my students to learn about being responsible. Desk Pets are a great way to combine the two. I reward my students with desk pets and then they work to create a habitat for their pets.

The desk pet habitats are small plastic containers, students earn items such as food (food-shaped erasers) to give to their pets.

I create a desk pet store where students can shop each week for items for their pets. Students love their class desk pets and being able to create their desk pet homes.

Ms. Mugurussa John Reed 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.

Rohnert Park, CA 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

26 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LanMa 120PC Animal Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Classroom Prizes, 3D Food Pencil Erasers for Kids Party Favors Gifts Cute Mini Erasers • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Cordless Hot Melt Glue Gun - USB Rechargeable 2600mAh Wireless Glue Gun with 30pcs Mini Glue Sticks - Battery Operated & Charger Glue Guns Kit for Crafts DIY Arts Home Repairs • Amazon Business $19.75 1 $19.75
24Pack 8oz Plastic Jars with Lid, DANALLAN Clear Plastic Seasoning Containers with Labels for Cosmetics, Crafts Organizing and Kitchen Food Storage, BPA Free • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Sooyee 3-Layer Things & Crafts Storage Box with 30 Adjustable Compartments for Organizing Washi Tape, Embroidery Accessories, Threads Bobbins, Kids Toy, Beauty Supplies, Nail Polish, Jewelry - Large • Amazon Business $17.88 1 $17.88
Kitchen Timers,Digital Classroom Timer for Kids, Large Magnetic LED Countdown Timer with Constant Light Function for classrooms, Quiet for Children and Teachers • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
My Name Is a Story: An Empowering First Day of School Book for Kids • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
The Queen of Kindergarten • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Crayola Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for Kids & Adults, Chisel Tip, Back To School Supplies, 12 Count • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Mr. Pen- Food Erasers, Erasers, 30 Pcs, Puzzle Erasers, Take Apart Erasers, Fruit Erasers, Pull Apart Erasers, Erasers for Kids, Fun Erasers, Gifts for Kids, Prizes for Kids Classroom, Pencil Erasers • Amazon Business $8.84 1 $8.84
100 Pieces Mini Fruit Erasers Assortment, Colorful Grape, Fruit and Strawberry Assorted Eraser Mini Novelty Fruit Erasers for Party Favors, Homework Rewards, Gift Filling (Style 3, 100 Pieces) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
HP - Instant Ink $5 Prepaid Card • Best Buy Education $1.20 5 $6.00

Materials cost

$163.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$210.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.14

Total project goal

$247.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$247.60

4 Donors

-$218.19

Donations toward project cost

-$189.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.98

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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