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Ms. Esqueda from Sun Valley, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Space for Relaxation and Recharge

Help me give my students a space to refocus and recharge their mind.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Esqueda's classroom raised $770

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 Project

Our school community has been through a lot in the last few years. In addition to the challenges faced during the pandemic, we have been going through a campus modernization project for the last 4 years. As a result, our students and staff face the daily stresses of construction noise and dust pollution during the school day. In addition, our common meeting spaces have been leveled to make room for new builds, so there has been no designated to de-stress and break away from the pollution that we face daily. Through it all though, what makes our school community so special is their resilience and determination. Despite facing challenges, they are determined to “make it work.” However, working under these types of conditions certainly takes a toll on the overall wellbeing of all who call this campus home, so we want to create an oasis where our school community members can find a renewed sense of wellbeing and community.

The items such as recliner chair, requested for our wellness lounge will significantly enhance our students' learning experience by creating a shared space for relaxation and social interaction.

This will encourage school community members to connect with one another, build relationships, and develop a sense of belonging. This can lead to increased motivation, engagement, and academic success.

Our goals for this wellness lounge project are to improve the overall wellbeing of our school community. This wellness lounge will create a space where school community members feel valued and cared for, and when this happens, the sky is the limit!

Ms. Esqueda John Francis Polytechnic High School Grades 9-12

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.

Sun Valley, CA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
YESHOMY Swivel Rocker Recliner with Massage and Heating Functions, Sofa Chair with Remote Control and Two Cup Holders, Suitable for Living Room, Soft Cotton Fabric, Light Gray • Amazon Business $461.38 1 $461.38
Artificial Trees for Home Decor Indoor - Fake Plants & Faux Plants Indoor - Fake Plants Tall Ficus Tree Artificial, Plants for Living Room Decor, Tall Fake Plants Indoor, Fake Tree Indoor - 5 Feet • Amazon Business $102.79 1 $102.79

Materials cost

$564.17

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$51.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$654.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.46

Total project goal

$769.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$769.71

2 Donors

-$769.71

Donations toward project cost

-$654.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$115.46

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$0.00

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