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Mrs. Riordan from Wheeling, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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7th Graders Dream of Getting Work Done in Starbucks!

Help me give my students standing desks, tall tables, and stools, yoga mats, plants for cleaner air to create a serene environment for learning!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Riordan's classroom raised $802

This project is fully funded

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

Team determination students will be working on developing their personal identities as learners through collaborative, engaging 21st century projects throughout the year. In our social studies class, we will study Micro Economics and Macro Economics and Immigration. Students design products, complete in a "Shark Tank" setting, and, after studying culture, learn to market their products in other countries.

We are a 63% low income school.

One fourth of our students learn English as a second language. Students going on to college from our school are most often first generation. Our school motto is, “Do Well, Do good, Lead”. Our students strive to become leaders of the next generation.

My Project

We use 21st century, project based collaborative learning projects often to keep students actively engaged. While studying global economics and pre-algebra problem solving in my room, this project will allow students to enjoy flexible learning spaces that can help them emerge themselves in a creative learning process and be inspired to get work done.

Why not put them in the mood to be innovative leaders of tomorrow by providing them with an environment suitable to higher level thinking?

Research has shown classroom physical environment affects morale and student learning. Middle school students are obsessed with being treated like adults. An environment for learning that feels more like a coffee shop inspires them showcase their maturity.

Thank you for considering to help our project. My students and I are grateful for any support!

Mrs. Riordan O.W. Holmes Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Wheeling, IL 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

60 students impacted 22donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Bar Height Table and Stool Set - YB-YJ922-GG • Amazon Business $95.65 2 $191.30
FITUEYES Height Adjustable Standing Desk Gas Spring Riser Desk Converter for Dual Monitor Sit to Stand in Seconds FSD108001MB • Amazon Business $88.99 2 $177.98
BalanceFrom GoYoga All Purpose High Density Non-Slip Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap, 1/4", Purple • Amazon Business $12.99 6 $77.94
Sweet Home Stores Clifton Collection Light Grey Moroccan Trellis Design (8 x 10) Area Rug... • Amazon Business $72.74 1 $72.74
Urban Shop WK659920 Contemporary Plush Microsuede Saucer Chair, Solid, Iris • Amazon Business $35.96 2 $71.92
Costa Farms Dumb Cane Dieffenbachia, Indoor Plant in in Décor Planter, 12 to 14-Inches Tall, White-Natural • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Costa Farms Devil's Ivy Golden Pothos, Indoor Plant in in Décor Planter, 6-Inch, White-Natural • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$641.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$681.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.26

Total project goal

$801.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $801.75

20 Donors

-$789.25

Donations toward project cost

-$670.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$118.38

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

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 $0.00

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