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Ms. LaGasse from Orange City, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Why Math Is Actually Awesome!

Help me give my students a classroom designed to foster learning through comfort and calm, where students feel safe, supported, and at ease—an environment that nurtures both their minds and their well-being

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. LaGasse's classroom raised $240

This project is fully funded

My Project

Everywhere you look, math is there. It's in the way we measure, build, explore, and innovate. The students sitting in our classrooms today will shape the world of tomorrow—and to do that, they need to be confident, capable mathematicians.

In my classroom, students aren't just learning math—they're living it.

With the help of flexible seating, my students have a comfortable and inviting space where they feel empowered to take risks and explore new concepts. They collaborate daily, lifting each other and working together to tackle challenges, solve problems, and celebrate their progress.

This project isn't just about math. It's about helping students discover that they are capable of amazing things when they are supported—and when they support each other. With the right tools and the right environment, there's no limit to what they can achieve.

Ms. LaGasse Manatee Cove Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Orange City, FL 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

120 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
White Board Paper, 8x4 ft Dry Erase White Board Sticker, Peel and Stick Whiteboard, Dry Erase Paper Roll with Adhesive Backing, Extra Large, Super Sticky, No Ghost, 3 Markers • Amazon Business $53.54 1 $53.54
Chalkola Bulk Dry Erase Markers for Classroom (120 Pack, 12 Vibrant Colors) | Erasable, Low Odor, Chisel Tip WhiteBoard Markers, Dry Erase Pens for Kids, Teachers - Office, Home, School Supplies, • Amazon Business $47.45 1 $47.45
Leinuosen 44 Pcs Squiggles and Dots Die Cut Border Trim Bulletin Board Border Squiggles and Dots Borders with 20 Sheet Glue Point Dots for Classroom Bulletin Board 50.5 Ft(Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Creative Teaching Press EZ Borders/Trim, 3" x 48', Busy Bees Honeycomb, 3/Pack (CTP10676-3) • Quill.com $19.79 1 $19.79
Seajan 6 Pcs 197 ft Sunflower Bulletin Board Borders Sunflower Bulletin Board Decorations for Flower Bulletin Board Sticker Spring Border Trim for Summer Party Home Office Decoration • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
6 Pieces Dry Erase Erasers Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Washable Microfiber Shag Eraser for Classroom, Home and Office Use (Multi Colors) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$170.74

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$203.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.88

Total project goal

$239.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$239.18

2 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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$239.18

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