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Mrs. Smith from Eustis, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Socially Distanced Beginning of the Year Classroom

Help me give my students supplies to social distance in the classroom with sit spots, carpet arrows, and carpet tape and equipment for a socially distanced recess, plus other much needed beginning of the year classroom supplies.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Smith's classroom raised $576

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students come from a rural-area school normally of about 530 kids. This year, we will have 250 face-to-face to start. About 60% of our families are considered low income. In my classroom, despite what might be going on at home, kids love to dive into the world of math and science in a hands-on way. When they are not with me, my teammate will come to them to teach them to love reading and social studies. We are certified in both Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education (students with special needs). This means I take care of all kinds of kids with wonderful personalities and different needs.

My students are wonderfully diverse in their learning styles and this diversity is what makes them so special.

Some of them love to learn through listening to enthusiastic demonstrations, some love to use their creativity to write, and others love to get their hands on materials that bring their learning to life. As a classroom and grade level, we embrace and love their differences. I strive to give them the freedom to think outside the box and use their talents to further their learning. At our school, every student leads and succeeds!

My Project

With the carpet and painters tape, I will be able to help my students visualize where their desk has to stay to keep them safe. The carpet arrows will help us walk in safe directions, just like they do in grocery stores. The sit spots will assist with socially distanced lines.

With the hula hoops, chalk, and kick ball, my students will be able to have fun in a socially distanced environment.

We will have to get creative this year, so these supplies will definitely help with that.

The rest of the requests for pens, markers, wood craft sticks, folders, ink, and tech equipment will help us get our year started right. These are supplies that are needed to create anchor charts and maintain a safe and organized learning environment.

Mrs. Smith Seminole Springs Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
US Games Deluxe Hoops, 30-Inch • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Spot On Red Carpet Marker Strips • Amazon Business $10.99 4 $43.96
GREENBOX Remanufactured Ink Cartridge 61 Replacement for HP 61XL 61 XL for Hp Envy 4500 5530 5534 5535 Deskjet 1000 1056 1010 1510 1512 2540 3050 050A Officejet 2620 4630 (1 Black 1 Tri-Color) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
20 Pack High Resistance Chair Bands, Classroom Bundle, Foot Fidgets for Kids, Fits School and Classroom Chairs, ADHD and Sensory Fidgets, Helps Kids Focus and Learn (Sky Blue) • Amazon Business $34.90 1 $34.90
H.VERSAILTEX Magnetic Curtain Rods for Metal Doors (Set of 4) Multi-Use Adjustable Rods Tool Free for Iron and Steel Place 1/2" Diameter, with Petite Ball Finials (4 Pack, 16"-28", White) • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
Carpet Spot Sit Markers x 30 Classroom Circles with Numbers 1-30 for Teachers (6 Colors) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Expo 1920940 Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $26.49 1 $26.49
PILOT FriXion Clicker Erasable, Refillable & Retractable Gel Ink Pens, Fine Point, Assorted Color Inks, 10-Pack Pouch (11336) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
AmazonBasics Manila File Folders with Fasteners - Letter Size, 50-Pack - AMZ200 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sportime Hula Hoop Tote-N-Store Bag, 36 Inches, Blue - 1478841 • Amazon Business $17.92 1 $17.92
Crayola Sidewalk Chalk Special Effects Set, Outdoor Toy, 30Count, Gift for Kids, 4, 5, 6, 7 • Amazon Business $17.62 1 $17.62
Duck Clean Release Blue Painter's Tape 2-Inch (1.88-Inch x 60-Yard), 3 Rolls, 180 Total Yards, 240461 • Amazon Business $16.29 1 $16.29
3M 17023P Command Mounting Refill Strips, Large, 6-Strip, 4-Pack • Amazon Business $14.60 1 $14.60
Spot On Arrows Carpet Markers 8-inch (TCR77003) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Cordinate, Black, 6 Ft Floor Cord Cover, Rubber, Low Profile, Cable Protector, 43003 • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
GE, White, 6 Outlet Surge Protector, 8 Ft Extension Cord, Power Strip, 800 Joules, Flat Plug, Twist-To-Close Safety Covers, 14014 • Amazon Business $13.31 1 $13.31
BSN Heavy-Duty Mesh Equipment Bag (Blue) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Mr. Sketch 1924061 Washable Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 14-Count • Amazon Business $10.07 1 $10.07
WAKA Official Kickball - Adult 10 • Amazon Business $8.70 1 $8.70
BAZIC Jumbo Natural Craft Stick, Wood, 50 Per Pack • Amazon Business $4.19 1 $4.19

Materials cost

$447.96

Vendor shipping charges

$4.79

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$489.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.38

Total project goal

$575.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$575.85

3 Donors

-$400.56

Donations toward project cost

-$340.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.08

match offer

-$175.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.29

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$0.00

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