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Mrs. Shaffer from Middletown, DE is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exclusive Space for Reading Club

Help me give my students a cozy, tropical lounge with a beanbag, rug, lights, and more!

  • $876 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

The reading club at our high school needs a cozy space inside of the classroom. They're a very sweet group of 9-11 graders, who love to devour books and discuss them with each other. We're super excited about this new club!

The students are craving their own "lounge," where they can read, talk, and manage the club's activities.

The new, sectioned-off hideaway - a tropical oasis - will have things like a beanbag chair, fairy lights, and a rug. Wall shelves will display their favorite books, and a bulletin board will display notes, flyers, and a calendar.

Your gift will make a HUGE difference for these young, enthusiastic readers. An area just for them will increase their confidence and social skills. It also will encourage them to pursue leadership and community-involvement (i.e. volunteering, holding events, advocating for literacy-based causes). Many of the club's members, who are quiet introverts, will now have acceptance, a home, and a voice in their exclusive getaway!

Mrs. Shaffer St Georges Technical High School Grades 9-12

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Middletown, DE View local requests 30 students impacted 16donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Peaceful Tropical Night Rug - 6' x 9' Oval • Teachers' School Supply $263.46 1 $263.46
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Navy 3' • Amazon Business $71.98 1 $71.98
HAOKHOME 93143 Tropical Wallpaper Peel and Stick Palm Leaves Removable Stick on Home Decor 17.7in x 393in • Amazon Business $69.79 1 $69.79
Staples Standard Durable Cork Bulletin Board Aluminum Frame 4'W x 3'H (28345-CC) • Staples $50.95 1 $50.95
ROTTOGOON Floor Lamp for Living Room, LED Tall Industrial Standing Lamp Reading for Bedroom, Office (9W LED Bulb, Beige Lampshade Included) -Oil-Rubbed Bronze • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
LOVTEX Reading Pillow with Removable Cover, Back Pillow for Sitting Up in Bed with Arms and Pockets, Bed Rest Pillow Adult, 20 x 15 Inches(Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
DLisiting Small Desk for Small Spaces - Student Kids Study Writing Computer Table for Bedroom School Work PC Workstation,Rustic 30 31 Inch • Amazon Business $39.92 1 $39.92
YGEOMER 4 Set Floating Wall Shelves, Bathroom Shelves, Nursery Book Shelf, Wall Mounted Hanging Shelves with Metal Rail for Book, Bedroom, Bathroom and Kitchen • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
6 Greenery Reading Posters For Classroom Library Decorations For School - Reading Posters For Elementary School, Reading Bulletin Board Sets For Classrooms, Reading Corner Decor For Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Just Artifacts Decorative Round Chinese Paper Lanterns 12pcs Assorted Sizes & Colors (Color: Blues) • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Twinkle Star 200 LED 66 FT Copper Fairy String Lights 8 Modes LED, USB Powered with Remote Control for Christmas Tree Wedding Party Home Decoration, Warm White • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
Funny Quotes So Many Books So Little Time Throw Pillow Cover,Funny Reading Book Club Decor, College Dormitory Decor Cushion Cover for Sofa Bed Home Decor 18 x 18 Inch,Great Gift for Book Lover • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$675.42

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$744.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.39

Total project goal

$875.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $875.92

16 Donors

-$833.56

Donations toward project cost

-$744.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$42.36

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