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Mrs. Vaccaro and Ms. Weiss from Astoria, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Warm and Welcoming Learning Environment

Help me give my students a safe and comfortable learning space where they can reach their fullest potential.

  • $545 goal

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My Project

All students deserve and need a classroom environment that is warm, welcoming, and comfortable. A cozy and soft classroom rug would allow our students to come together during Morning Meeting, read alouds, and for many other engaging activities throughout the school day. A classroom rug is also the place where students usually feel most comfortable working with their peers. A new classroom rug will give them a space to collaborate with one another, as well as a comfortable space to read, grow and learn. I believe that not all learning happens behind a desk.

Mrs. Vaccaro and Ms. Weiss PS 84 Steinway Grades 3-5

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Astoria, NY View local requests

Half of 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

25 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Simply Stylish Neutral Rainbow Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 7'6" x 12', Brown • Amazon Business $372.03 1 $372.03
Really Good Stuff 160016WA Multi-Purpose Plastic Storage Baskets for Classroom or Home Use - Stackable Mesh Plastic Baskets with Grip Handles 13" x 10" (Water - Set of 12) • Amazon Business $54.17 1 $54.17

Materials cost

$426.20

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$462.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.63

Total project goal

$544.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$544.22

11 Donors

-$380.99

Donations toward project cost

-$335.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.90

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.23

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$0.00

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