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Mrs. Lapadula from Miami, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wild About Learning

Help me give my students an engaging classroom on their first day of school that will keep them motivated throughout the school year as they look around our classroom.

  • $324 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 Project

Please help me decorate my classroom for the 2024-2025 school year. Students need to be inspired and motivated each and every day. Our school theme this year is Wild About Learning.

This theme will not only motivate students but teachers as well.

It is my responsibility to make all students feel happy, excited, and motivated to learn in our classroom.

My students will love walking on the first day of school and seeing all the wild animal decorations and even decorations for them to join in on the fun. It is about time for these students to start enjoying some normalcy, especially after everything they all went through during COVID. Please help my students achieve academic excellence with a motivating classroom.

Mrs. Lapadula Dr Carlos J Finlay 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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Miami, FL View local requests

More than 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
16Pcs Jungle Animal Ears Headbands as Safari Party Favors Wild One Birthday Decorations Plush Animal Headband for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
36 Pcs Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with Clear Front Pocket 2 Pocket Folders with 3 Prongs Pocket Folders with Brads and Card Slot for Office Class Home,36pcs,Blue (Green) • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
BeYumi 80Pcs Animal Print Bulletin Board Borders Africa Safari Leopard Zebra Tiger Giraffe Tropical Leaves Greenery Scalloped Borders Trim Bulletin Decoration for Back to School Classroom Nursery Wall • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
24 Pieces Animal Print Gift Bags Safari Jungle Party Favor Bag with Handle, Paper Zoo Wildlife Goodie Treat Bags Leopard Tiger Zebra Giraffe Pattern for Animal Themed Baby Shower Birthday Supplies • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Schoolgirl Style Simply Safari We Are Wild About School Bulletin Board Set, Boho Neutral Classroom Bulletin Board Set, Sweet Leaf & Flower Decor, Wood Bead Bulletin Board Decorations (99 pc) • Amazon Business $14.23 1 $14.23
Thenshop 5 Pieces Jungle Theme Party Supplies Animal Safari Print Pennant Banners Jungle Animal Prints Animal Triangle Flag Banner for Animal Theme Party Zoo Jungle Safari Themed Party (Classic Style) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Chunful 4 Pieces Baby Nursery Decor Unframed Wall Art Bedroom Decor Motivational Inspirational Girls Room Decor Adorable Wall Decor with Inspirational Quotes for Boys Girls (Woodland Animal) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Zhehao 36 Pcs Animal Print Pencils with Eraser Wood Safari Pencils Bulk Jungle Animal Birthday Party Favor Supplies for Kids Back to School Present • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Blulu 10 Pieces Jungle Animals Party Signs Wild Animals Welcome Door Sign Zoo Animals Cutout for Theme Party Birthday Party Baby Shower Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Qunclay Monkey Cutouts Jungle Party Decorations Monkeys Birthday Party Supplies Paper Safari Hanging Print Wall Decor for Kids Birthday Party Baby Shower Supplies • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
3 Pcs Woodland Nursery Decor Safari Nursery Woodland Animals Themed Painting Wooden Be Kind Brave Curious Sign Framed Wall Art Forest Nursery Decor Inspirational Pictures for Baby Bedroom, 11 x 4 Inch • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
61 Pcs Welcome Banner with 60 Cutouts Boho Neutral Classroom Bulletin Board Set Welcome Decorations Star Round Square Hearts Cutouts for Back to School Bulletin Wall Decor (Animal Texture Style) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
20 Pieces Safari Jungle Party Sign Animal Signs Decorations Wild Animal Directional Signs for Kids Birthday Decorations Welcome Signage Zoo Animals Yard Baby Shower Theme Party Supplies • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
24 Pieces Jungle Animals Hanging Swirl Decorations Safari Animal Prints Hanging Whirls Leopard Cheetah Theme Party Supplies for Forest Wild Animal Theme Birthday Baby Shower Party Classroom Festival • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
XIAMOOR 7pcs Cow Party Decorations Include 1pc Cow Print Plastic Tablecloth Table Covers 54" X 108" & 6pcs Huge Cow Shape Foil Balloons for Farm Animal Themed Parties, Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
50 Pcs Desk Name Tags Classroom Nameplates for Student Desks and Locker Labels(Animals Theme) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$241.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$274.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.51

Total project goal

$323.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $323.39

2 Donors

-$152.44

Donations toward project cost

-$137.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$161.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$137.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.25

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