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Mrs. Perez from Lenexa, KS is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Ideas & Better Seats: Upgrading Our Learning Space!

Help me give my students seating and a warm, inviting classroom to learn in.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Perez's classroom raised $321

This project is fully funded

My Project

In my classroom, creating a welcoming and functional learning environment is essential for student engagement and success. Currently, the back table—where I work closely with small groups of students—lacks appropriate seating, making it uncomfortable and less effective for focused instruction. Additionally, the lighting in our room is dim and uneven, which can make it difficult for students to concentrate and stay energized throughout the day. By adding ceiling lights and remote controls, I can brighten the space and easily adjust the lighting to suit different activities and needs. With your support, we can transform this corner of our classroom into a bright, comfortable, and productive space where students feel supported and ready to learn.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
POINTANT 18 Inch Short Stools Set of 4 Dining Chairs Metal School Chairs Stackable Industrial Rustic • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
SUNTHIN White Outdoor String Lights, 194FT (2 Pack 97ft) Patio Lights with G40 Shatterproof LED Bulbs, Waterproof Conectable Hanging Outside Lights for Yard, Porch, Deck, Garden, Pergola(White) • Amazon Business $86.99 1 $86.99
BN-LINK Wireless Remote Control Electrical Outlet Switch for Lights, Fans, Christmas Lights, Small Appliance, Long Range White (Learning Code, 5Rx-2Tx) 1200W/10A • Amazon Business $26.49 1 $26.49

Materials cost

$223.47

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$15.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$272.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.10

Total project goal

$320.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$320.67

1 Donor

-$160.34

Donations toward project cost

-$136.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.05

match offer

-$160.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$136.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.05

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$0.00

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