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

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Out with the Old (Rug), and In with the New (Rug)

My students need a new, simple classroom rug.

  • $883 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 Students

Knock, knock. Who's there? A new kindergarten class! Except, when they walk in...they see an old, stained, and pulled apart rug. How inviting is that? Knock, knock. Who's there? A NEW RUG! Fresh smell, bright colors, and entirely inviting. Now the students can't wait to come to school!

Our students are 25 bright eyed and bushy tailed Kindergarten students.

It is mandatory for all students that are 5 years old to come to school each and every day! So, we have had to open up 8 Kindergarten classes at our school. Wow, are we full! Our school is located in a high needs area. We are in an urban location with many families that are coming to the country for the first time. That being said, we have a LARGE population of English Language Learners. Our school staff has been working overtime to put together family-centered events and programs for families to be introduced to the school and country. We are trying our best to teach the students AND their families.

My Project

We are in dire need of a new classroom rug. Our current rug is over 12 years old and has been in this same Kindergarten classroom. Yup you guessed it, many many years of bathroom and "tummy-ache" accidents. Our custodians have been wonderful, and have vacuumed our rug each and every day. It has also been diligently cleaned by me, yet, the stains and wear and tear stayed. Each and every day our students read, write, compute, and play on this rug. The foundations set in Kindergarten are all created on this rug. We are on the rug for over 80% of the school day, this rug is not just big, it's HUGE for the development of our students' school experiences. What will we do with a new rug? The same as what we've done so far. Except, a new rug will create a better environment for the students to learn in. And what more could we ask for than that?

A new classroom rug would change the way the students perceive school.

It will create more of an incentive to be a part of the classroom and learn. Most of our learning is done on a rug and in a whole-group setting, so with a new rug, MOST of our learning will be more successful and pleasing. Bright colors, fully bound edges, and a pleasant smell will increase the positive behavior in the classroom, and keep the students wanting to learn on the rug for longer, and maybe - FOREVER! :)

Mrs. Gruffi PS 76 Bennington 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.

More about Mrs. Gruffi

Bronx, NY 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oversize Alphabet Rug Rug Dimensions: 10' 9" W x 13' 2" L, Color Scheme: Primary-01 • Teachers' School Supply $639.99 1 $639.99

Materials cost

$639.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $70.40

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$749.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.35

Total project goal

$882.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $882.34

2 Donors

-$714.99

Donations toward project cost

-$707.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$117.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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