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Ms. Tracy from Roxbury MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fresh Start in 5th Grade!

Help me give my students a fresh look and feel to their 2024-2025 school year! This summer, I'm looking to revamp my 5th grade classroom to prioritize community and flexible seating for my 5th graders.

  • 4 donors
  • $1,000 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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 Project

Hello all! I am Elaine Tracy (Ms. Tracy from 9:00-4:00 everyday) and I am a first year, 5th grade math and science teacher. As the 2023-2024 school year comes to a close I am feeling so incredibly grateful for Donors Choose and the impact they've had on my 5th graders. The resources I've been able to receive from this program have completely changed the culture of my classroom for the better. As I enter my second year of teaching, I am requesting these items in order to set up my classroom for success in the 2024-2025 school year. I have learned so much about 5th graders and what they need to succeed. I am asking for these items for organizational purposes in my classroom. I am hoping to install hooks for the students to hold their backpacks and coats on. Perhaps the item I am most hopeful for is the smiley face rug.

The more I learn about 5th graders the more I realize they need to feel safe and comfortable in order to succeed.

I feel that the addition of a rug in my classroom will increase student engagement by giving students an opportunity to choose a place where they feel most comfortable to learn. I am eager to implement routines to keep students safe and healthy which is why I am requesting Clorox wipes, brooms, and fidget toys.

I am so excited about the prospects of this project and so honored that you’re considering funding me.Your donation will directly impact the feel of my classroom which will impact the entire 5th grade and set them on the right track to have an awesome year!

Thanks so much!

Ms. T

Ms. Tracy
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Smiley Seating (Seats 24) Classroom Area Rug or Educational Learning Mat, Kids Room or Playroom Carpet, 7'6'' x 12', Blue/Multi (FA2393-44FS) • Amazon Business $358.50 1 $358.50
Ctosree 36 Pcs Chair Pockets for Classrooms 19 x 15 in Chairback Storage Pockets Chart Student Chair Pockets with 6 Pockets Desk Organizer Bags Seat Pockets for Students Teachers School Classroom Home • Amazon Business $101.79 1 $101.79
Pearington SitFree Height Adjustable Wobble Stool, Active Flexible Seating Chair for Kids and Adults - School and Office, Purple • Amazon Business $84.20 1 $84.20
Yukrilt Wall Hooks Adhesive Stainless Steel Hooks Waterproof Rustproof Removable Sticky Hooks for Hanging(15lb Max, Silver, Set of 8) • Amazon Business $15.89 3 $47.67
X-ACTO® Pencil Sharpener, Teacher Pro® Electric Pencil Sharpener, With Auto Adjust Dial, SafeStart® Motor, SmartStop®, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $39.09 1 $39.09
HEYSONG Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Waterproof Wireless Shower Speakers with Good Bass, IPX7 Floating, 5000mAh, TF Card, Loud Sound for Beach, Pool, Kayak Accessories, Gifts for Woman, Girl - Pink • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Hasbro Play-Doh Colors 8-Pack - Single Pack • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 3 $29.58
BN-LINK Wireless Remote Control Electrical Outlet Switch for Lights, Fans, Christmas Lights, Small Appliance, Long Range White (Learning Code, 5Rx-2Tx) 1200W/10A • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
CloroxPro Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon Fresh, 75 Count, Pack of 6 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $25.74 1 $25.74
Self Adhesive Dots 2268 pcs(1134 Pairs) Strong Adhesive White 10mm/0.39”Diameter Sticky Back, Hook & Loop Dots with Waterproof Sticky Glue Nylon Tapes, Desirable for Classroom,Office&Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Clorox Multi-Purpose PaperTowel Wipes, Household Essentials, Lemon Verbena 1/3x75ct • Amazon Business $12.15 1 $12.15
3PCS Small Broom and Dustpan Set for Home Mini Dust Pans with Brush Set Hand Dustpan and Brush Set Kids Dust Pan and Broom/Dustpan Combo Set Hangable Whisk Broom for Table,Countertop,Sofa,Key Board • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
24 Packs Mini Pop Fidget Toy Pack Simple Bubble Poping Keychain, Squeeze Stress Relief Sensory Hand Toy, Office Desk Pops Bulk Toys Gradution Student Gifts for Girls Boys Party Favors for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fabric Refresher, Spring & Renewal, 23.6 fl oz (89064/19760) • Quill.com $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$807.66

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$849.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.96

Total project goal

$999.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$999.73

2 Donors

-$499.86

Donations toward project cost

-$424.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.98

match offer

-$499.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$424.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.98

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