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Ms. Gerike from Leonia, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help My Students Feel at Home!

Help me give my students a place to sit, read, relax, and most importantly feel comfortable and at home.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gerike's classroom raised $429

This project is fully funded

My Project

In my class of 26 students, it's so important to make our space feel like a place we can relax and feel at home. I know a substantial rug would give our classroom the place to lay down, read a book, and feel comfortable and safe. A huge part of creating a safe and welcoming classroom environment is the actual things in the space, and I know a big rug would really help make this space feel safe and welcoming to everyone who walks through my door! Thank you so much in advance for your contribution to my and my student's space!

Ms. Gerike Leonia Middle School Grades 3-5 Leonia, NJ View local requests 26 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC841 - Natural Accents Leaves Classroom Carpet - 6 x 9 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $329.00 1 $329.00

Materials cost

$329.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$363.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.22

Total project goal

$428.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$428.16

1 Donor

-$428.16

Donations toward project cost

-$363.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.22

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$0.00

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