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Mrs. Mertan from Van Nuys, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Beyond the Walls

Help me give my students an outdoor space to collaborate, learn, and relax

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Mertan's classroom raised $1,977

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

Having picnic tables outside would create a valuable extension of our classroom space, offering students a refreshing environment for learning and collaboration. Outdoor seating provides a change of scenery that can boost focus, creativity, and engagement—especially for hands-on projects, group work, and brainstorming sessions. Fresh air and natural light contribute to improved mood and energy levels, which in turn support better academic performance and student well-being.

An outdoor table will offer a much-needed place for group activities, connections, choice, and freedom of thought.

The outdoor table will be used for discussions, lessons, and relationship-building. Students will benefit from the flexibility and stimulation of a more dynamic, engaging environment. We can transform this unused space into a vibrant hub of learning, laughter, and community.

Mrs. Mertan Stagg Street 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.

Van Nuys, CA View local requests

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

25 students impacted 23donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Global Industrial 46" Square Outdoor Steel Picnic Table, Perforated Metal, Blue (694551BL) • Quill.com $1,397.99 1 $1,397.99
Pure Garden 20 lb. Half Round Concrete Umbrella Base Black (M150056) • Quill.com $49.39 1 $49.39
Blissun 7.5 ft Patio Umbrella, Yard Umbrella, Outdoor Market Umbrella with Push Button Tilt Crank (Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99

Materials cost

$1,491.37

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$136.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,680.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$296.51

Total project goal

$1,976.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,976.71

21 Donors

-$1,895.00

Donations toward project cost

-$1,680.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$214.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$81.71

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$0.00

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