You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Poirier from Swansea, MA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Poirier is requesting

A Fresh Start To The New Year

My students need construction paper, stamps, and a classroom rug.

  • $555 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Mrs. Poirier has another project! Donate to Scribble Us a Spot of Kindness to help her classroom.

$431 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Mrs. Poirier

Mrs. Poirier has another project! Donate to Scribble Us a Spot of Kindness to help her classroom.

$431 - complete this project and be a hero

My Students

At the beginning of the year we all can fit on the rug. However, as the year goes on, we become much more squished. As a result, we're exploding off the rug and onto the cold, hard floor. We are strapped financially and need to make cuts in supplies - this means no more construction paper!

I am asking for a new rug because ours is too small for tiny, but growing, bodies.

Having a new and bigger rug will allow our class to come together and share thoughts and ideas but not our personal space. Students may be able to listen more attentively when they're not worried about the person behind them constantly bumping into them. They have noticed that our rug is becoming worn from use. Our students are also being restricted with paper usage for art activities. Students should be given an opportunity to think and express themselves creatively. Having the paper to do so will be beneficial for all students!

My Project

My students need a new rug. Our rug is old, dirty, dusty and wearing out. We spend much of our paired learning time on the rug. We also occasionally hold class discussions on the rug. The new rug will support skills in various learning subjects. The classroom library is also near the rug, therefore students will have a nice place to enjoy their reading time. They may even be able to express themselves creatively by using the colored construction paper and stamps. Group tasks will be more enjoyable and expressive because the students will have the materials necessary.

Your help will give my students the opportunity to see that people who donate care about their needs.

My goal is help provide them with a safe and welcoming learning environment. With your help, I can continue to give them the opportunities and involvement in activities that they deserve.

Mrs. Poirier Elizabeth S Brown Elementary School Grades 3-5

More about Mrs. Poirier

Swansea, MA View local requests 55 students impacted 18donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Poirier is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CONSTRUCTION PAPER 9''X12'' 50/8PK ASSORTED • School Specialty Inc. $1.61 8 $12.88
CONSTRUCTION PAPER 12''X18'' 50/PK ASSORTED • School Specialty Inc. $3.03 8 $24.24
CONS.PPR-SMART STACK 12X18 PACK OF 150 • School Specialty Inc. $9.49 2 $18.98
PAPER CONSTRUCTION MULTI CULTURAL 9X12 • School Specialty Inc. $1.89 2 $3.78
STAMP EZ STAMPERS SELF INKING TEACHERS • School Specialty Inc. $16.14 1 $16.14
CARPET EARTHWORKS 7' 8'' X 10' 9'' • School Specialty Inc. $323.84 1 $323.84

Materials cost

$399.86

Vendor shipping charges

$39.99

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$454.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.85

Total project goal

$554.70

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$554.70

17 Donors

-$473.48

Donations toward project cost

-$454.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.63

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$81.22

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"MA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/a-fresh-start-to-the-new-year/399293/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":55,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Poirier","isEquityFocus":false,"proposalHash":"2145948805","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Swansea","teachersOnPage":[326024],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":399293,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":2,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"326024":{"owner":"Mrs. Poirier","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[399293],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/136/teacher-placeholder-3_136.png","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":33008,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":431,"proposalURL":"project/scribble-us-a-spot-of-kindness/9314030/","proposalTitle":"Scribble Us a Spot of Kindness","proposalId":9314030},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["NTM0NzYz","NTI5NjQ1","NTMzNzUx","NTMzNjcw","NTI2MjQ5","NTM0NzQw","NTM0MjYx","NTM0NzA1","NTM1MTQ2","NTM0NTc4","NTI5MTQw","NTI5NDM5","NDc2ODI0","NTM0NzY3","NTM0Nzcw","MzI2MDI0","NTM1MjY0"],"teacherId":326024,"schoolCounty":"Bristol","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"MA","name":"Massachusetts"}}