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Mrs. Banton-Smith from Charlotte, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Banton-Smith's classroom raised $318

Rotations Made Easy

Help me give my students materials for a more flexible classroom rotation where they are not distracted and are equipped to learn.

Mrs. Banton-Smith Hickory Grove Elementary School
Charlotte, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

I have a vibrant and adaptable group of students who deserve the very best learning environment. During our literacy workshop, we need a more flexible option for small‑group seating and organized storage. Right now, we’re using folding chairs that are noisy, uncomfortable, and take up too much space. This donation will create the flexible, comfortable setup our students need to stay focused and engaged. The storage chart will help students keep their papers and materials organized, giving them a clear system for managing their work and reducing classroom clutter. The headphones will make learning more personal and help keep the classroom quieter, especially during i‑Ready lessons, so students can concentrate without distractions. If we expect excellence from students, we must also provide an environment that motivates them, supports their learning, and allows them to flourish.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

47 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Banton-Smith Hickory Grove Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

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

47 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Bailey Plastic Nesting Stack Stools, 17.5"Height, Assorted Colors (5 Pack) • Amazon Business $66.17 2 $132.34
Opret 30 Pockets Storage Pocket Chart with 30 Nametag Pockets, Hanging Wall File Organizer for File Folders with 5 Hangers for Classroom, Office, School Mailbox Organizer and Home (Black) • Amazon Business $23.50 2 $47.00
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk for School Student Classroom Set of Headphones Wire Headset Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Adult (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$219.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$269.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.60

Total project goal

$317.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $317.33

1 Donor

-$317.33

Donations toward project cost

-$269.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.60

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 $0.00

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