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Mrs. Ruffo from North Grosvenordale, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social Studies Classroom

Help me give my students a comfortable and welcoming start to their middle school years in a fresh, new Social Studies classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ruffo's classroom raised $934

This project is fully funded

My Project

I will be moving to a new grade level and content area next school year! My entire 25 year career has been focused on reading and language arts but next year I will be teaching grade 5 Social Studies and I am sincerely lacking by way of supplies in that department!

Our students make the switch from elementary to middle school in grade 5 so there are a lot of changes for them, as well.

In order to provide them with a comfortable adjustment period, I am hoping to set up a fresh, new classroom to welcome them in August.

Starting from scratch feels daunting already so any help that anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated!

Mrs. Ruffo Thompson Middle School Grades 3-5 North Grosvenordale, CT View local requests

Half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HollyHOME X-Large Saucer Chair, Comfy Oversized Folding Chair, Faux-Fur Reading Chair for Teens, Adults, Foldable Accent Lazy Chair, Metal Frame Lounge Chair for Living Room, Bedroom, Dorm, Navy Blue • Amazon Business $69.99 4 $279.96
Eric Carle Elementary USA Map Kids Machine Washable Area Rug Blue/Red, 6'6"x9'5" • Amazon Business $91.99 1 $91.99
Turn in Trays Classroom, 4Pcs Paper Trays for Classroom, Book Baskets for Library, Drawers, Office, Home (New Blue) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Map of The World with Detailed Major Cities. PVC Free, Non-Toxic and Odorless Water Repellent Fabric Shower Curtains - Large Home Decor Wall Map • Amazon Business $19.59 2 $39.18
Blue Summit Supplies 100 Two Pocket Folders, Designed for Office and Classroom Use, Assorted 5 Colors, 100 Pack Colored 2 Pocket Folders • Amazon Business $31.67 1 $31.67
MaxWorks 50876 Collapsible Gray Rolling Folding Dolly Grocery Cart - Multi-Functional Teacher Dolly with Extra Storage, Durable Wheels, and Easy-to-Fold Design for Classroom, Office, Shopping • Amazon Business $31.49 1 $31.49
Shell Education 180 Days of Social Studies for Fifth Grade - Grade 5 - Kids • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Pafino 10PCS Plastic Storage Baskets - Small Pantry Organizer Bins Stackable Basket Household Organizers for Kitchen, Shelves, Countertops, Desktops, Cabinets, Bedrooms and Bathrooms (Grey-10pcs) • Amazon Business $29.85 1 $29.85
Headu Discover the USA 108-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle (HDUMU57946) • Quill.com $22.49 1 $22.49
Hadley Designs 11" x 14" Boho History Bulletin Board Classroom Decor Posters, 6/Set (HDDX004BE8MKR) • Quill.com $17.99 1 $17.99
Blue Ocean Wonder Globe • Teachers' School Supply $14.50 1 $14.50
United States History Flash Cards – 75 US American Presidents & Influential People – AP Learning Resource for Studying, Government Teaching Aid Tool, Social Studies Civics Reference – Classroom & Home • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Assorted Publishers Laminated World Map Laminated Poster 50 x 32 (9781423220831) • Staples $13.29 1 $13.29
U.S. Map Laminated Poster, 50" x 32" (QS-9781423220817) • Quill.com $12.14 1 $12.14
Hygloss Grade Infant - 12 Globes Bright Classroom Border, Blue, 12/Pack • Quill.com $12.05 1 $12.05
Ctosree 2 Pieces Travel The Map Future World Changers Bulletin Board Set Travel Map Social Studies Classroom Decorations for History Classroom Door Wall Decor Supplies Travel Theme Party Decoration • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hall Pass Lanyards with Card Passes,Unbreakable School Classroom Passes Set for Teacher Parents (Hall Bathroom Library Office & Nurse), 6 Pcs • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
25 pieces travel map social studies classroom decorations history bulletin board mini travel decoration cutouts travel themed board sign travel wall decoration for kids nursery homeschool kindergarten • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Teacher Created Resources Travel The Map Globes Accents (TCR8641) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Carson Dellosa States and Capitals Flash Cards for Kids Ages 8+, Geography Flash Cards with US History, Fun Facts, Grade 3, Grade 4 and Grade 5 • Amazon Business $7.62 1 $7.62
LKXSPLABE Name Tags Labels 400 Stickers，5 Colors Personalized Stickers,Clothing Labels for Nursing Home • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$748.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.60

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$793.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.09

Total project goal

$933.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $933.92

12 Donors

-$540.49

Donations toward project cost

-$461.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.57

match offer

-$390.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$331.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.95

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