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Ms. Ponder from Charlotte, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Ponder's classroom raised $625

Small Groups, Big Impact!

Help me give my students durable seating that provides safe, comfortable seating and creates a welcoming classroom environment where they can focus, collaborate, and learn.

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Ms. Ponder Selwyn Elementary School
Charlotte, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

My classroom is a place where curiosity grows, stories come to life, and students feel excited to learn. These durable metal chairs will help create a safe, comfortable learning environment where students can gather, collaborate, and participate fully. Reliable seating will support small-group instruction, partner discussions, independent work, and daily classroom activities. By providing students with sturdy chairs designed for everyday use, this project will help ensure that every learner has a comfortable place to focus, engage, and grow. Together, these chairs will help transform our classroom into a welcoming space where students feel ready to learn and succeed.

60 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. Ponder Selwyn Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Charlotte, NC View local requests 60 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Metal Dining Table Height Stool - Backless Black Kai Commercial Grade Stool - 18 Inch Stackable Dining Chair - Set of 4 • Amazon Business $229.00 2 $458.00

Materials cost

$458.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$530.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.63

Total project goal

$624.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $624.22

3 Donors

-$624.22

Donations toward project cost

-$530.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.63

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