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Ms. Gemza from Wisconsin Rapids, WI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Room to Learn: New Tables for Growing Minds

Help me give my students new classroom tables so that each student has the space they need to learn comfortably, collaborate effectively, and thrive in our growing classroom community!

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My Project

My students are energetic, curious, and always eager to learn, and I love the way they work together and support one another in the classroom. With our growing class sizes, however, our current tables no longer provide enough space for every student to sit comfortably and stay engaged.

New classroom tables will make a significant difference by providing students with the space they need to focus, collaborate, and feel included during lessons and group work.

My goal for this project is to create a learning environment where every child has a dedicated space that fosters both independence and teamwork.

These new tables will make my students feel special because they will see that their needs are being met and that their learning environment is designed to help them succeed.

Ms. Gemza Howe Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Golden Oak 24" x 36" Rectangle Table With 15" - 24" Adjustable Legs • Kaplan Early Learning Company $208.76 4 $835.04

Materials cost

$835.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$877.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$154.87

Total project goal

$1,032.44

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 $1,032.44

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 $1,032.44

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