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Mrs. D'Orazio from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Gather at the Carpet!

Help me give my students an alphabet rug and chart stand for our classroom!

  • $747 goal

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My Project

This year I am excited to be teaching at a new school! I have twenty-two first graders eager to learn new things and become a classroom family. My hope is to create a warm and inviting environment so all of my students feel they belong. In order to achieve this goal, I need a couple of essential pieces.

The magic of first grade happens in the carpet area of the classroom!

Every day we will gather at the carpet for community meeting, read alouds, guided instruction, and student collaboration. The alphabet rug and chart stand will enhance this area and overall experience for us. First grade is a pivotal year of academic and personal growth. It is amazing to see them blossom throughout the year and become independent learners. I appreciate your support in my students' educational experience and in making this a wonderful school year!

Mrs. D'Orazio Thomas Mifflin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

22 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Copernicus Deluxe Chart Stand • Blick Art Materials $281.53 1 $281.53
Alphabet Circletime Classroom Rug - Oval - 6' W x 9' L • Teachers' School Supply $263.46 1 $263.46

Materials cost

$544.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $50.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$634.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.91

Total project goal

$746.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $746.05

14 Donors

-$728.11

Donations toward project cost

-$634.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.94

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