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Mrs. Garza from Houston, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Who Says 5th Graders Can't Have Carpet Time?

Help me give my students a comfortable carpet, someplace to sit while learning.

  • $319 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

Imagine going to work hungry or worried about issues occurring at home that are out of your control, yet being asked to perform at your best. It's pretty difficult, ​isn't it?

These are the real everyday situations that my students face.

As a Title I school, 96% of students are Hispanic, 50% are English Language Learners, and 99% of students receive free or reduced price lunch.

Though many of my students face these challenges, they still come to school with a "can do" attitude and give me their best. It is for that reason that I try to make our classroom as homey and comfortable as possible. Students spend their entire day at school and I am working on making that environment a great one in which they will enjoy being and learning!

My Project

Imagine 5th grade students reading while they lie down on​ a beautiful and comfortable carpet that you helped purchase! Well, this is what I am asking for your help to accomplish.

My students may be towards the end of their elementary career, but they are still kids that love a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environment.

I would love to provide them with an awesome classroom since that is where they spend a lot of time in. With the new carpet, students will have a great space to go to when we are learning a new skill or to enjoy while reading their favorite book. Thank you for your consideration and help!

Mrs. Garza Herrera Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

75 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Safavieh Hudson Shag Collection SGH280B Grey and Ivory Moroccan Ogee Plush Area Rug (8' x 10') • Amazon Business $236.78 1 $236.78

Materials cost

$236.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$270.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.71

Total project goal

$318.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $318.04

11 Donors

-$317.15

Donations toward project cost

-$270.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.89

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 $0.00

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