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Ms. Alvarado from Houston, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cleaning Through Covid!

Help me give my students Kleenex and wipes to keep safe during Covid-19.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Alvarado's classroom raised $472

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 Students

Before you walk into our school, you may see on paper that we are a Title I school with a majority of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

We've struggled through Hurricane Harvey and Covid-19 and have limited resources for our students.

However, what you will see in person is a dynamic group of young, driven leaders, who through "The Leader in Me" process are making their mark in our world. We are a Lighthouse Leader in Me/Magnet Fine Arts school, which has helped transform all of our students into global thinkers who believe they can do anything they set their minds to.

My Project

Throughout the school year, we plan on making sure everyone and everything stays as clean as possible. Most years, students cannot donate Kleenex. This will be vital in making sure we are safe.

The big comfy bean bag chairs and the throw pillows are easy to clean and will help create a comfortable environment ready for readers.

Recess equipment will allow for students to stay active and safe at the same time. The laminator will help us laminate most of our working so that it is also easy to clean.

Ms. Alvarado Longfellow Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Houston, 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair Active Classroom Desk Alternative Seating, Blue Captain Cool, Green Crazy Silly, Purple Miss Sunshine and Yellow Smiley, 45cm • Amazon Business $67.44 1 $67.44
Scotch PRO Thermal Laminator and Pouch Bundle, 2 Roller System, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items (TL906) with Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200-Pack (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $59.18 1 $59.18
Big Joe Dorm Smartmax, Sapphire Blue • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
Big Joe Dorm Smartmax, Radiant Orchid • Amazon Business $44.85 1 $44.85
Unique Rainbow Collection TT Mama Teacher Gifts Be Kind Pastel Boho Retro Rainbow Throw Pillow, 18x18, Multicolor • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
GoSports 8.5" AIR Touch Playground Ball (Set of 6) with Carry Bag and Pump, Multicolor • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
7-Foot Jump Ropes, 12-Pack - Pink, Blue, Black, & White Skip Rope for Exercise - Sports & Outdoor Activities for Kids, Adults, and Athletes - Toys, Games, & Family Fun • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Champion Sports Skip Ball Ankle Toy for Kids, Pack of 6, Assorted Colors - Durable Hopper / Swingball Set with 18-Inch Cord, 5.5-Inch Diameter Ankle Ring - Fun Jumper and Exercise Equipment • Amazon Business $19.22 1 $19.22
Cooraby Toss and Catch Paddle Game Disc 4 Set Paddle Toss and Catch Ball Sport Game Suitable for Sports, Beach and Party Favor with Storage Bag, 8 Paddles and 8 Balls (15.5cm) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box (960 Total Tissues) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$365.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$401.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.78

Total project goal

$471.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$471.87

1 Donor

-$471.87

Donations toward project cost

-$401.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.78

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$0.00

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