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Mr. Pena from Pasadena, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Have a Seat

Help me give my students flexible seating in the computer lab with these comfy cushions.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Pena's classroom raised $266

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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

We have almost 700 students enrolled at our campus. The majority of our students are English language learners and qualify for free lunch programs. We offer an after-school program that gives low socioeconomic students a variety of classes to choose from and develop certain skills. These range from cooking to computer coding. As the computer lab teacher, I see all students in class at least once a week.

They come eager to learn and excited to take on any challenge.

They look forward to the special classes they have available.

My Project

I am asking for cushions for my students to use in the computer lab. With the pandemic going on we are trying to keep students at a safe distance away from each other. One way we do that in the computer lab is to allow for flexible seating. Some students choose to stay at their desk, some work on the countertop with a taller chair and others choose to take their laptop or tablet and sit on the floor. I want the students sitting on the floor to be more comfortable, so I am requesting these cushions. They can move these easily and choose where they want to sit.

Mr. Pena Richey Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pasadena, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SoftScape 15 inch Round 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
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) - Assorted • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Assorted • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99

Materials cost

$192.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$225.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.86

Total project goal

$265.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $265.72

0 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$265.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$225.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.86

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 $0.00

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