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Mrs. Derouche from Lewiston, ME is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Requesting Rugs and Rockers Please!

Help me give my students an inviting and comfortable place to sit while learning. We are looking for rugs to define our circle space and classroom library. We are also asking for some new rockers to read in.

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My Project

I have been teaching in the upper grades for over a decade and am now switching spaces to teach our younger students. I am excited to work with them and witness the joy and excitement they have for learning. I feel that if I define seating spaces in my classroom, it will make it more warm and inviting.

By using rugs and optional seating, students will feel more at home in our classroom environment.

Without these donations, our classroom would have cold tile floors and just the chairs at our tables for learning spaces. I want my students to feel at home while learning each day.

Mrs. Derouche Montello 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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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

15 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MCOW Outdoor Rugs 9'x12' for Patios Clearance, RV Camping Mat Waterproof, Reversible Plastic Straw Rug for Outside, Deck, Camper, Porch, Balcony, Backyard, Picnic, Blue&White • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Yoga Ball Chairs for Kids Inflatable Yoga Ball Office Chair Stability Balance Trainer with Black Inflator for Student Desk Chairs(6 Pcs) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
American Plastic Toys Little Kids (4-Pack, Green), Stackable, Lightweight, & Portable, Reading, Gaming, TV, Outdoor & Indoor, 50lb Max Scoop Rocker • Amazon Business $40.00 1 $40.00
Outdoor Rug Carpet Waterproof 5x8ft Patio Rug Mat Indoor Outdoor Area Rug for RV Camping Picnic Reversible Lightweight Plastic Straw Outside Rug for Patio Decor Decoration Boho Rug Navy Blue White • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99

Materials cost

$231.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$277.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.89

Total project goal

$325.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $325.94

6 Donors

-$305.80

Donations toward project cost

-$277.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.14

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 $0.00

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