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Mrs. Zemel from Holland, MI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Educational and Relaxing Fourth Grade Classroom!

Help me give my students a fun, organized, and relaxing classroom! Students will love their own storage bins, a diffuser to make our class smell nice as we work hard, and comfy chairs to relax and read in!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Zemel's classroom raised $835

This project is fully funded

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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

My students are exceptional and deserve the best possible education in a comfortable and relaxing setting. Unfortunately, many of my students do not have a comfortable and relaxing environment at home. Over 75% of my students live in poverty.

This is why I seek to create a comfortable and relaxing setting at school!

By donating to our class project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus, you will ultimately help to increase student academic achievement. When students feel safe and comfortable, they feel confident! When students are confident, they are motivated to learn and grow to be the best people they can be!

Mrs. Zemel Great Lakes Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

24 students impacted 15donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Kelista Mid-Back Black Mesh Swivel Ergonomic Task Office Chair with Flip-Up Arms • Amazon Business $121.76 1 $121.76
ClearSpace Plastic Storage Bins With lids – Perfect Kitchen Organization or Pantry Storage – Fridge Organizer, Pantry Organization and Storage Bins, Cabinet Organizers - 8 Pack • Amazon Business $68.59 1 $68.59
NEW SET! I Survived Series Book Set II (#11 - #20) • Amazon Business $53.40 1 $53.40
IRIS USA Letter & Legal Size Plastic Storage Bin Tote Organizing File Box with Durable and Secure Latching Lid, Stackable and Nestable, 4 Pack, Black • Amazon Business $53.18 1 $53.18
Big Comfy Bean Bag Chair: Posh Large Beanbag Chairs with Removable Cover for Kids, Teens and Adults - Polyester Cloth Puff Sack Lounger Furniture for All Ages - 27 Inch - Solid Pink • Amazon Business $45.47 1 $45.47
Ultimate Aromatherapy Diffuser & Essential Oil Set - Ultrasonic Diffuser & Top 10 Essential Oils - Modern Diffuser with 4 Timer & 7 Ambient Light Settings - Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils - Lavender • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Sterilite 18689004 Storage File Box, 4-Pack , Black • Amazon Business $36.86 1 $36.86
mDesign Slim Plastic Storage Bin Box Container, Lid/Built-In Handles - Organization for Pens, Pencils, or Work Supplies in Home Office, Cabinet, or Desk Top, Ligne Collection, 4 Pack, Clear/Smoke Gray • Amazon Business $34.91 1 $34.91
10Ft Long Extension Cord, Power Strip Surge Protector Flat Plug with 12 Outlets 4 USB Ports, Overload Surge Protection, Wall Mount, Outlet Extender for Office Home Dorm Room Essentials, ETL Listed • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Foamily Throw Pillows Insert Set of 4 - 18 x 18 Insert for Decorative Pillow Covers - Made in USA - Bed and Couch Sham Filler • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Germ-X GERMX 8OZ ADVANCED ALOE HAND SANITIZER - 12 Pack • Amazon Business $24.29 1 $24.29
LE 306 LED Curtain Lights for Bedroom Wall, Plug in Window Hanging Fairy String Lights, Indoor Outdoor Wedding Party Backdrop Lights, Patio Gazebo Twinkle Lights (10x10ft, 18 Strings, 6.9" apart) • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Paper Mate Felt Tip Pens Flair Marker Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 24 Count • Amazon Business $22.01 1 $22.01
Whaline 131.2Ft Bulletin Board Borders 4 Rolls Winter Holiday Decoration Borders Grey Blue Wave Trim Border Self-Adhesive Label Sticker School Classroom Office Chalkboard Decoration • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Command Variety Pack, Picture Hanging Strips, Wire Hooks and Utility Hooks, Damage Free Hanging Variety Pack for Up to 19 Items, 1 Kit • Amazon Business $17.60 1 $17.60
Paper Mate InkJoy Pens, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Stocking Stuffers, Assorted, 14 Count • Amazon Business $13.48 1 $13.48
Amazon Basics 1/3-Cut Tab, Assorted Positions File Folders, Letter Size, Manila - Pack of 100 • Amazon Business $12.40 1 $12.40
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack,75 Count (Pack of 3) (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
NERF Nerfoop -- The Classic Mini Foam Basketball and Hoop -- Hooks On Doors -- Indoor and Outdoor Play -- A Favorite Since 1972 , Blue • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
uni-ball Vision Rollerball Pens Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black, 4 Pack • Amazon Business $6.19 1 $6.19

Materials cost

$669.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$709.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.22

Total project goal

$834.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $834.78

10 Donors

-$812.72

Donations toward project cost

-$709.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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