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Ms. Cortez from San Francisco, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting Comfy In Our Classroom!

Help me give my students comfort with mats and seating! My students are reading and writing in both Spanish and English which means they have to work on literacy for a lot longer than their peers. Help them feel good!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cortez's classroom raised $250

This project is fully funded

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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

My students are in a 3rd grade Spanish bilingual classroom learning to transfer all of their academic skills from one language to another! All of them are native Spanish speakers from hard working and inspiring Latinx families. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, surrounded by loads of sounds and sights we make the most out of everyday and despite so many obstacles my students demonstrate perseverance, compassion, and academic excellence every day.

My Project

My students are learning in a 3rd grade Spanish bilingual classroom. This means that they have to read and write in both English and Spanish. Our literacy block is twice as long as other classrooms. It would be a huge help if my students felt comfortable. We need differentiated seating so students can pick any corner of our room and make it their reading/writing place for the day! These are materials I can use for years and materials that will be utilized as soon as they arrive. After the year my students have had they deserve a comfortable and safe place to do work. Help them achieve all of their academic goals!

Ms. Cortez John Muir Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

16 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elite Montessori Accessories Edged Rug Children Playing Mat Classroom Working Rug (Large) • Amazon Business $19.99 5 $99.95
SoftScape 15 inch Square Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Contemporary • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99

Materials cost

$164.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$15.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$212.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.50

Total project goal

$250.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$250.00

1 Donor

-$125.00

Donations toward project cost

-$106.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

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$0.00

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