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

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Help me give my students just a few of the basics such as dry-erase markers, zip pouches, and flexible seating.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lessmeister's classroom raised $252

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

The new year will be here before we know it! I am requesting just a couple of items my students need for a successful school year. Flexible seating cushions will be the perfect addition to my centers. Due to lack of space, I have a small group that works in a corner of the room sitting on the floor, and having nice cushions to sit on will help them focus while they are working.

Dry-erase markers are a must-have for students.

Students use them in both centers every day! Pouches for students to store their books and papers in will keep them organized and ready to learn. Funding this project will set us off on the right foot in the fall.

Mrs. Lessmeister Dawes Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

30 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Factory Direct Partners 11232-ET SoftScape 15" Round Floor Cushions with Handles, 2" Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Earthtone • Amazon Business $67.17 2 $134.34
Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Bullet Tip,Black, 24-Count • Amazon Business $24.75 1 $24.75
EOOUT 36pcs Plastic Envelopes Poly Zip Envelope Clear Zipper Pouches File Folders, A4, Letter Size, 11 Colors, for School and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
How Not to Start Third Grade (Step into Reading 4) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$181.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$213.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.73

Total project goal

$251.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $251.52

4 Donors

-$120.90

Donations toward project cost

-$111.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.88

Matching donations from our partners

-$120.91

Match offers toward project cost

-$102.77

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.14

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.71

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 $0.00

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