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Ms. Bendezu from Hartford CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

The Gathering Spot

Help me give my students a big enough rug for all 17 students ( this year) to fit comfortably in the meeting spot of my classroom for activities and lessons.

  • $393 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

The students in this class are excited to be in Third grade. They are ready to learn new concepts in all subject areas . They live to gather together and work in big groups and small groups. They love to work together and greet each other every morning during their Morning Meeting time. They are fun loving kids who are ready to learn and would benefit from a rug to gather on for their learning. The students are excited to work !

My Project

Having a big area rug for the students to sit on is beneficial for their learning. They are able to sit together for various learning and social activities throughout the day. Every morning the students gather in the meeting area to start their day. They would love a rug that is big enough for them to all fit comfortably. It’s a benefit for all students to gather in one place to attend group lessons. The rug also will serve as a quiet area where the students can work on their assignments. Your help would be greatly appreciated by the students in my class.

Ms. Bendezu
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC821 - Natural Accents Ocean Classroom Carpet - 6' x 9' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00

Materials cost

$299.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$333.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.85

Total project goal

$392.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $392.33

2 Donors

-$392.33

Donations toward project cost

-$333.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.85

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 $0.00

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