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Mrs. Parks from Jackson, MO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Parks's classroom raised $532

A Flexible Day Makes the Stress Go Away!

Help me give my students flexibility and comfort in their learning space with flexible seating and lighting, with a small couch and stools.

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Mrs. Parks Orchard Drive Elementary School
Jackson, MO Grades 3-5

My Project

My students have big hearts but have to face big challenges in this post-Covid world. They are eager to share about their lives beyond the classroom and I love celebrating with them during excited times but also encourage and listen to them while they work through their struggles. With many challenges to our economy there is a growing stress at home on families. My students bring their stress to school just like they bring their backpack. I can use the flexible couch to meet with students during small groups and as a calm down corner. The options of comfy furniture and cozy lighting will make our classroom a safe and stress reduced place to learn.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

66 students impacted 12 donors
Mrs. Parks Orchard Drive Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Jackson, MO 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

66 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Children's Factory The Whatsit Kids Couch or 2 Chairs, Gray, CF349-066, Toddler to Teen Bedroom Furniture, Girls, Boys Playroom Sofa and Play Set • Amazon Business $227.65 1 $227.65
Andeworld Bar Stools Set of 4 Counter Height Stools Industrial Metal Barstools with Wooden Seats( 24 Inch, Distressed White ) • Amazon Business $169.99 1 $169.99
HESSION 2-Pack 15 Feet Plug in Pendant Light, Black Extension Hanging Lantern Cord Cable with in-Line On/Off Switch, E26 E27 Socket • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$415.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$451.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.74

Total project goal

$531.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $531.60

11 Donors

-$522.78

Donations toward project cost

-$451.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.92

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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