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Mrs. Gutierrez from Bluffdale, UT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Nurturing and Engaging Learning Environment

Help me give my students and enhance our classroom with essential resources like snacks, decorations, school supplies, and furniture. These all help the students to cultivate their education and progress for forward proactively.

  • $983 goal

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

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Our classroom is a vibrant hub of learning and growth, where every student deserves the best environment to thrive.

Snacks: Providing snacks helps keep our students energized and focused throughout the day.

Many students rely on these snacks to bridge the gap when they don't have access to enough food at home. A well-fed student is more attentive, engaged, and ready to learn.

Decorations: A visually stimulating environment fosters creativity and enthusiasm for learning. Decorations can transform our classroom into a welcoming space that sparks curiosity and imagination. They help create a sense of belonging and pride in our learning community.

School Supplies: Access to basic supplies like notebooks, pencils, and art materials is crucial for students to participate fully in their education. These tools empower students to express their ideas, work collaboratively, and develop essential skills.

Furniture: Comfortable and flexible seating arrangements cater to different learning styles and activities. New furniture can enhance collaboration, communication, and concentration, making our classroom a more dynamic and adaptable learning space.

Your support will directly impact our students' daily experiences, allowing them to learn and grow in an environment that caters to their needs. Together, we can create a nurturing space where students feel inspired and valued.

Thank you for considering our project and for your commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students.

Mrs. Gutierrez Mountain Point Elementary School Grades 3-5 Bluffdale, UT View local requests 56 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Soft & Safe Tree Floor Seats - Set of 3 - Flexible Floor Seating for Classrooms • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 2 $96.00
MasterVision Dry Erase Double-Sided Lap Boards - 8-1/4" x 11-7/10", Package of 10 • Blick Art Materials $27.45 3 $82.35
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Twinkle Star 300 LED Window Fairy Curtain String Lights, 8 Modes Fairy Lights for Bedroom Wedding Party Home Garden Outdoor Indoor Wall Decorations, Warm White, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toys Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, fidgets for teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 2 $32.00
60 Pack Mini Stuffed Animal Bulk Small Plush Animal Toys Miniature Stuff Animal Keychain Set for Easter Egg Party Favors, Valentine's Day Gift, Goodie Bag Fillers, Carnival Prizes, Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Sharpie Brush Twin Permanent Markers, Brush and Ultra Fine Tips, Assorted Colors, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $27.52 1 $27.52
HONWELL Push Light Colored Puck Lights Remote Controlled Battery Operated RGB Fairy Lights Wireless Touch Lights Tap Light Dimmable Closet Cabinet Lights, Stick Voice Level Lights Classroom • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Assorted Candy Variety Pack - Individually Wrapped Party Candy Assortment - Candy For Every Occasion! (32 Ounces) • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $20.68 1 $20.68
Golax Assorted Bulk Chocolate Mix - Snickers, Kit Kat, Milky Way, Twix, Whoopers, Heath & More! By Candy Market (32 Ounces) • Amazon Business $18.93 1 $18.93
Index Cards 3x5, Ruled Index Cards, Flash Cards for Studying, Colored Index Cards, Note Cards, Study Cards, 210 pcs Lined Colored Index Flashcards for Office and School Suplplies • Amazon Business $5.98 3 $17.94
Elmer's Glue Stick - All Purpose Washable Clear Glue Sticks, Pkg of 30, 0.24 oz • Blick Art Materials $16.94 1 $16.94
Scotch Double Sided Tape, Trusted Favorite, Engineered for Office and Home Use, 1/2 x 500 Inches, 6 Dispensers/Pack (6137H-2PC-MP), Create Valentine’s Day Crafts • Amazon Business $13.25 1 $13.25

Materials cost

$775.52

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.70

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$834.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.33

Total project goal

$982.18

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