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

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Fun Seats For Active Learning

My students need six three-legged stools, two stadium seats and four tilting foot rests to be able to move around.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Olthouse's classroom raised $236

This project is fully funded

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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

I teach at a high poverty school where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch! I have high expectations that they will grow and learn beyond what is expected. We are learning skills such as robotics, coding, and typing along with our curriculum. School is a safe and happy place for my students. Each day, they come into the classroom excited about the day and spending time exploring and learning together. For many of my students, being at school is the best part of their day.

My Project

These stools and chairs will help the students who have Trouble sitting still. They will help those students who need special seating in order to work without disturbing others in the class. These chairs and foot rest are not only good for those who are sitting in them but also the entire class who are trying to learn. The foot rest will allow students to move (wiggle) their feet without distractions to others. Flexible seating will allow my students to choose where they feel most comfortable working in my classroom. Providing them with different seating options will allow the student to pick what works best for them. This project will help promote a more student centered classroom and give all students a reason to strive for excellence.

Mrs. Olthouse Northlake Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Garland, 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

44 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Alera Ergo Tilt Footrest, 13 3/4w x 17 3/4d x 3 3/8 to 5 1/8h, Black • Staples Advantage $14.49 4 $57.96
Quest Oversized 3 Legged Stool - Blue • DICK'S Sporting Goods $9.99 2 $19.98
Quest Oversized 3 Legged Stool - Red • DICK'S Sporting Goods $9.99 2 $19.98
Quest Oversized 3 Legged Stool - Black • DICK'S Sporting Goods $9.99 2 $19.98
GCI Outdoor Bleacher-Back Stadium Seat - Red • DICK'S Sporting Goods $19.98 1 $19.98
Dick's Sporting Goods Stadium Seat - Blue - One Size • DICK'S Sporting Goods $19.98 1 $19.98

Materials cost

$157.86

Vendor shipping charges

$9.99

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$200.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.33

Total project goal

$235.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$235.55

2 Donors

-$103.86

Donations toward project cost

-$103.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$113.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$96.36

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.33

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$0.00

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