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Mrs. Fontana from Paterson, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kinder Seat Sacks

Help me give my students seat sacks for my kindergarten classroom. Seat sacks encourage students to take ownership of their belongings and maintain their personal space, fostering independence and responsibility.

  • $889 goal

This project expired on October 18, 2025.

This project expired on October 18, 2025.

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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

Seat sacks are an essential classroom tool for keeping students' materials organized and easily accessible.

In a low-income area, funding for school supplies can be limited, and students may lack the resources to purchase individual organizational tools.

Donated seat sacks would ensure every student has a designated space for their books, papers, folders, and other supplies. Seat sacks contribute to a more organized and tidy classroom by providing individual storage space, reducing clutter and distractions. This helps students focus on learning and maximizes instructional time. Seat sacks encourage students to take ownership of their belongings and maintain their personal space, fostering independence and responsibility.

Mrs. Fontana Elementary School 24 / Fine & Performing Arts School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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More than three‑quarters of 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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Seat Sack Storage Pocket, Standard, 14 Inches, Black - Cotton - Durable • School Specialty $26.02 25 $650.50

Materials cost

$650.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $65.05

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$755.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.29

Total project goal

$888.60

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