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Ms. Mendoza from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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If You Give a New Teacher a Job She'll Need...

Help me give my students basic classroom essentials for a smooth New Year transition.

  • $607 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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 Project

This January, I will be starting in a brand new kindergarten classroom. With enrollment at my school being so high, there was a need for a quick, last minute classroom opening. We are working hard to make sure it is welcoming and fully stocked with essentials to ensure a smooth transition for my new students! With basics such as a colorful rug, journals, white boards, etc., the students can utilize these materials for multi-modal learning. My students and I would be so thankful for any donations! Anything helps. Thank you.

Ms. Mendoza Peck Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chicago, IL 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

20 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Booooom Jackson Carpets Kid Rug Children's Classroom Seating Rug for Nursery , School Learning Area ,Children's Colorful Area Rug Educational Carpet with Non-Slip Backing,(Seats 24),13' x 7'5" • Amazon Business $239.95 1 $239.95
Really Good Stuff My Draw & Write Kindergarten Journal - (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $30.65 2 $61.30
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Lapboards, 9" x 12", Masonite, One-Sided, Plain Blank White Surface, 12-Pack (35100) (35100-12) • Amazon Business $19.15 2 $38.30
Colorations Color Construction Paper, Smart Pack, Assorted Color Paper, Colored Paper, Coloring Paper, Drawing, Craft Paper,Classroom Supplies, Kids Construction paper, 600 Sheets,Home,Home School Use • Amazon Business $31.53 1 $31.53
Kid Made Modern - Arts and Crafts Supply Library - 1000+ Piece Collection - DIY Kids Crafts - Bulk Craft Set - Create Your Own Art - Includes Art Supplies and Reusable Storage Box - Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
PicassoTiles 60 Piece Set 60pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards - Creativity beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational, Conventional • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $25.28 1 $25.28
Classroom Keepers 12" x 18" Construction Paper Storage, 10-Slot, White, 17"H x 27"W x 19"D, 1 Unit • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$478.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$515.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.97

Total project goal

$606.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $606.47

1 Donor

-$580.00

Donations toward project cost

-$515.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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