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Ms. Stephanie Rhoton's class: MNPS Dodson Elementary from Hermitage, TN is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Readers Need a New Rug! Can You Help?

My students need a rug for our class Book Nook.

  • $260 goal

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My Students

My students LOVE to read, and enjoy the reading space I have created called the "Book Nook". Last summer, I purchased rugs, within my budget, for the space. They are falling apart and too small for my class to fit on during Morning Meetings and read-aloud or circle time. We need a NEW rug!

I teach second grade in Nashville, Tennessee.

My school is a Title I, urban public school. Most of my students come from poverty or homes that are just making "ends" meet. This year I have a group of very sweet, energetic second graders. My parents are very supportive and are doing what they can to help their children be successful in school. This is only my second year in second grade. I am still working hard to collect engaging, high quality materials for my students to use to reinforce and practice the skills and standards they need extra practice with. They are high interest, engaging, and will meet the needs of my students at many ability levels. This rug is a high quality product that will last for years to come.

My Project

My students will use this rug many times a day! The "Book Nook" is a popular place for my class like be. They love to curl up in a beam bag or pillow and read, or just sit on the rug. We also use the rug daily for Morning Meetings, intervention time, and Closing Circle. The current rugs I have are falling apart and unraveling. They are also too small to accommodate my entire class. The rug in this project would provide more than enough space for all of my students to fit.

I have spent a great deal of creating a warm and inviting reading space for them filled with almost 1,000 books I have purchased from yard sales, thrift stores, or book fairs so that they have access to text.

This rug would enhance the space and provide a place for all of my students sit when we have Morning Meeting, Closing Circle, or intervention. The rug is used daily in our classroom, so having one large enough for everyone would make a huge difference.

Ms. Stephanie Rhoton's class: MNPS Dodson Elementary Dodson 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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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Americolors Classroom Carpet Rug Dimensions: 7' 6" W x 12' L, Flagship Carpets: Navy (NY) • Teachers' School Supply $169.14 1 $169.14

Materials cost

$169.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.61

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$220.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.87

Total project goal

$259.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $259.16

4 Donors

-$159.16

Donations toward project cost

-$135.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.87

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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 $0.00

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