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Mrs. Alvarez from Pharr, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flex Seating for Cozy Reading

Help me give my students comfy flexible seating options for our library space!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Alvarez's classroom raised $322

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

Our elementary school truly feels like a family, comprised of our staff and our 650 students, pre-k through fifth grade. Here in South Texas, along the US-Mexico border, a majority of our students are English learners and are economically disadvantaged.

Our students are so thoughtful, creative, and resilient.

They love to read, and get excited about discovering new books. As the school librarian, I support all students and staff. I aim to make this year's library lessons powerful and engaging, as we return to in-person learning, with safety precautions in place.

My Project

Studies have shown that flexible seating is a powerful tool in an educational setting. These pieces of furniture will provide students with options for cozy, flexible seating in our library. Whether reading, researching, or working on projects, students will be able to get comfortable with these chairs, pillows, and wobble cushions. Once our students are comfy, they will be more able to focus and to enjoy their own space. I want to ensure that our library is a place of comfort and joy for our students, and these items will help to achieve that goal!

Mrs. Alvarez Henry Ford Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Pharr, 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

650 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LK364GR - Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
LK364BU - Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
LC511GR - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
LC511BU - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
LC511RG - Flex-Space Wobble Cushion - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$239.93

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$273.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.27

Total project goal

$321.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$321.80

5 Donors

-$210.79

Donations toward project cost

-$180.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.82

Matching donations from our partners

-$108.89

Match offers toward project cost

-$92.56

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.12

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$0.00

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