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Ms. Tacata from Sun Valley, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultivating a Welcoming Learning Environment

Help me give my students a joyful learning environment!

  • $998 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

The furniture I am requesting for my class will create comfort within the academic space in my room. The majority of my students have been receiving special education services since elementary school, and many of them have both significant learning challenges as well as adverse experiences associated with math (and school, in general). I believe that building rapport with students is critical to their success in high school, and having my classroom be a location that they can come to and feel safe will allow me to provide them with additional socioemotional support during the school day. The chairs in my classroom are difficult to sit in for long periods of time, and having couches and a more casual work space as an option for students to complete their assignments will alleviate some of stress and anxiety that comes with learning Algebra. Finally, the comforting space will also serve as a location for my students to bond, relax, and play games with one another once their work is complete.

Ms. Tacata John Francis Polytechnic High School Freshman Center Grades 9-12

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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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Sun Valley, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

40 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lifestyle Solutions Harrington Loveseat, Dark Grey • Amazon Business $200.00 2 $400.00
NSdirect Round Coffee Table,36" Coffee Table for Living Room,2-Tier Rustic Wood Desktop with Storage Shelf Modern Design Home Furniture(Light Walnut) • Amazon Business $197.36 1 $197.36
Rugshop Sky Collection Modern Abstract Area Rug 5' x 7' Multi • Amazon Business $59.91 1 $59.91
GE LED+ Color Changing LED Light Bulbs with Remote, 9.5W, No App or Wi-Fi Required, A19, CAC (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
FOLKSMATE LED Floor Lamp, Medusa Multi Head Modern Tall Standing Lamps, Rustic Adjustable Gooseneck Reading Standing Light for Living Room, Bedroom, Kids Room, Rustic Black • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99

Materials cost

$739.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $67.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.64

Total project goal

$997.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $997.61

3 Donors

-$498.80

Donations toward project cost

-$423.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.82

match offer

-$498.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$423.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.82

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