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Mrs. Sammarco from Las Vegas, NV is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Lights!

My students need cozy shades for a calming classroom.

  • $199 goal

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Mrs. Sammarco has another project! Donate to Let's Make Things Easier to help her classroom.

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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

"Most of us end up with no more than five or six people who remember us. Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives." ~Andy Rooney

I have 18 wonderful kindergarten students in my classroom.

They come into my classroom with smiles on their faces and always leave the classroom with smiles on their faces. In our school, we have 75% that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and we have a breakfast program, where every child gets a free breakfast. These students are amazing, and I am so lucky to be their teacher.

My Project

Kindergarten is a vital grade in a child's life. Having these cozy shades will provide is comfortable learning environment for my 18 wonderful students. The cozy shades will make center time, work time, and carpet time a relaxing area for everyone to learn.

These cozy shades will help all of my students.

I think it will change the way the students work in the classroom. The cozy shades will create a calming mood for all the students. They will be excited to learn and have fun in the class.

Mrs. Sammarco Pat A Diskin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Abilitations Cozy Shades Softening Light Filters - 54 x 24 inches - Pack of 4 - Purple • Amazon Business $43.95 1 $43.95
COZY SHADE 24'' X 54'' BLUE PACK OF 4 • School Specialty $37.84 2 $75.68

Materials cost

$119.63

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.57

Sales tax

 $9.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$168.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.71

Total project goal

$198.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $198.09

1 Donor

-$198.09

Donations toward project cost

-$168.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.71

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