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Mrs. Balentine from Natchez, MS is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essential Needs To Level Up 6th Grade!

Help me give my students some classroom essentials to have a productive and positive school year!

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Mrs. Balentine Morgantown Elementary School
Natchez, MS Grades 6-8

My Project

I truly love that my students come into my classroom with unique personalities, talents, and unlimited potential. They make me laugh, challenge me to be a better teacher, and remind me every day why I chose education. My goal is to create a classroom where every student feels safe, valued, and excited to learn.

Each of these resources will make a meaningful difference in our classroom:

* **Headphones** will allow students to focus during independent learning, listen to audiobooks and reading passages, and use educational technology without distractions.

* **A classroom clock** will help students develop time management skills, stay on task, and transition smoothly between activities.

* **A broom and dustpan set** will encourage students to take pride in keeping our classroom clean and create a welcoming learning environment where everyone shares responsibility.

* **A classroom rug** will provide a comfortable gathering space for read-alouds, small-group instruction, discussions, and building our classroom community.

* **Pillows** will create cozy reading spots that encourage students to fall in love with books and make independent reading a relaxing, enjoyable experience.

Every one of these resources helps create a classroom where students can focus, feel comfortable, and do their very best learning. Thank you for supporting my students and helping us build a classroom where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 98 students impacted
Mrs. Balentine Morgantown Elementary School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Natchez, MS 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

HBCU Alum 98 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones with Stereo, Earbuds for Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet(Mixed Colors) • Amazon Business $50.99 1 $50.99
Vdoioe Flower Pillow,15.7In Daisy Pillow Coral Pink Throw Pillows | Decorative Pillows,Plush,PP Cotton Filling,Flower Shaped,Seating Cushion,for Sofa Couch Bed,Spring Cute Home Decor • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Vdoioe Flower Pillow,15.7In Daisy Pillow Hot Pink Throw Pillows | Decorative Pillows,Plush,PP Cotton Filling,Flower Shaped,Seating Cushion,for Sofa Couch Bed,Spring Cute Home Decor • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
kelamayi Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Office, Indoor&Outdoor Sweeping, Stand Up Broom and Dustpan (Pink) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Soobest 14.2 Inch Electric Digital Wall Clock, LED Large Display | Date, Day, Temp, 8-in-1 Color Changing Big Clock for Elderly, Auto DST, Remote Control Timer for Living Room Classroom Gym • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Pink Rugs for Girls Bedroom 4x6 Ft Cute Girls Room Decor Aesthetic Area Rug | Kawaii Vibrant Carpet for Baby Nursery, Plush Playroom Shag Teen Girl Rugs, Thick Fur Dorm Rugs Living Room Decor Aesthetic • Amazon Business $20.74 1 $20.74
YBRUZRUB 65W USB C Laptop Charger for Dell Latitude 5420 7420 5450 XPS 13 | Compatible with Latitude 5520 5320 7320 7400 7440 5400 5550, XPS 9360 9380 9365 9370, Chromebook 3100 3400 Type C Power Cord • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$202.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.04

Total project goal

$293.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $293.61

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 $293.61

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