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Mrs. Narens from Milwaukee, WI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Give My Students a Seat at the Table!

Help me give my students an inclusive picnic table for special needs students.

  • $1,113 goal

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

My Project

Give my students a seat at the table!

There’s nothing quite like the great outdoors!

Help me provide a picnic table for our outdoor classroom so our students have permanent structures to work and learn at.

Our school has partnered with Reflo Sustainable Water Solutions and we are set to begin construction on a greener, healthier playground by removing approximately 43,100 square feet of asphalt.

While learning outdoors and in the fresh air, we can boost academics and our students will show improvements in focus, attention, memory, creativity, and critical thinking.

Our schoolyard redevelopment includes a shaded outdoor classroom complete with seating and materials to support outdoor learning. Raised beds and mindfulness gardens will provide pollinator habitat and calm, relaxing areas to support social-emotional well-being. Nearby green infrastructure including trees, bioswales, and native plantings also serve as unique learning spaces. Interpretative signage will support student-curated tours and encourage learning through self-guided exploration. Communication boards will provide additional support for students to share their learning and emotions as they explore the schoolyard.

To support student learning and growth in these new outdoor spaces, we need permanent, accessible seating to complete the classroom areas.

Mrs. Narens Samuel Clemens School Grades 3-5

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Milwaukee, WI 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

360 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TK98790432T ADA Picnic Table Rectangle Expanded Metal 96 in Overall Wd 62 in Overall Dp • Grainger $901.96 1 $901.96

Materials cost

$901.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$945.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$166.85

Total project goal

$1,112.34

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