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Ms. Salinas from Rio Grande City, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Charged Up & Chilling Out: a Space Where Learning Clicks

Help me give my students flexible seats and comfortable technology environment for a fourth grade classroom.

  • $1,691 goal

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

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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

What I love most about students is their curiosity, resilience, and capacity for growth. Every learner brings a unique perspective and energy to the classroom. Watching students ask thoughtful questions, support each other, and persist through challenges is inspiring. They remind us that learning isn’t just about gaining knowledge—it’s about developing confidence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery.

Technology provides access to interactive learning platforms, personalized instruction, and essential digital skills they’ll use in the real world.

Flexible seating or classroom organization tools support focus and collaboration by creating a learning

Ms. Salinas Grulla 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.

Rio Grande City, TX 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

Never Before Funded 80 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Pink • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Stylish Black & White Brights Pencil Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 7'6" x 12', Multi • Amazon Business $324.99 1 $324.99
Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chair - Classic Children's Stability Ball Chair, Alternative School Classroom Flexible Desk Seating for Active Students with Satisfaction Guarantee, Blue/Green • Amazon Business $58.99 5 $294.95
Carpets for Kids 62616 Choose Kind Literacy Chalkboard Look Classroom Rug 6ft x 9ft Rectangle Blue • Amazon Business $276.76 1 $276.76
Recaceik Bean Bag Chairs, Tufted Soft Stuffed Bean Bag Chair with Filler, Fluffy Lazy Sofa, Imperial Lounger Giant Bean Bag Chair for Bedroom, Living Room, Dark Black • Amazon Business $91.15 1 $91.15
OLIXIS Ergonomic Home Office Chair - Rolling Desk with Lumbar Support & Armrest, Height Adjustable Breathable Mesh Chair, Mid Back Executive Task Padded Seat Tilt Function, Blue, FC914BU • Amazon Business $41.15 1 $41.15
300 Pieces Inspirational Quote Stickers for Teens Students Teachers, Motivational Stickers for Water Bottles Women, Aesthetic Laptop Decal Waterproof Vinyl Positive Sticker for Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $8.52 1 $8.52

Materials cost

$1,386.52

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,437.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$253.64

Total project goal

$1,690.96

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