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Mrs. Cotto from Brooklyn, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Rug for My Firsties

My students need a classroom rug in order to have common a sitting area for all students.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cotto's classroom raised $609

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

I am a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district. Despite the many challenges my students face, they look forward to coming to school where I provide creative and meaningful experiences. My students come in with a smile and excited to know what the daily plans are, which are memorable to them.

As I prepare my first grade students for college and careers, I also remind them that learning can be fun.

My students excel even though the odds are against them with all the challenges they face at home and at school.

My Project

I am requesting a classroom rug for my first graders. This classroom rug will make a difference in my students' learning by giving them a chance to have a common area in which they will be able to meet with peers, read with a partner, and hold discussions in groups.

Students will enjoy coming to school in order to having a clean and comfortable place to sit together with other students as well as their teacher.

The addition of this classroom rug will give my students a much needed area to build upon confidence, teamwork, and conversations. This will enhance the classroom environment and encourage students to participate in discussions and peer partnerships as well.

Mrs. Cotto PS 159 Isaac Pitkin Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
"Reserved Seats" 7' x 12' Educational Classroom Rug • Amazon Business $480.19 1 $480.19

Materials cost

$480.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$517.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.30

Total project goal

$608.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $608.69

2 Donors

-$588.33

Donations toward project cost

-$517.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.36

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 $0.00

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