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Ms. Garcia from Waterbury, CT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making the Classroom feel like Home

Help me give my students a place where they feel welcomed and inspired to be successful students!!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Garcia's classroom raised $859

This project is fully funded

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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

Hello Everyone! I’m Ms. Garcia!

This will be my second year teaching Business and Computers, and I’m thrilled to finally have my very own classroom!

I want to create a welcoming, inspiring space that feels like a home away from home for my students—one where they feel safe, supported, and empowered to take ownership of their learning.

I would like to start by adding comfy chairs, tables, and a rug to reduce echo and bring warmth to the room. But I’m hoping to go even further. With your support, I want to provide flexible seating options and essential classroom supplies that will allow my students to thrive—not only in business and computers but in life. My goal is to give them real-world skills, encourage creativity, and let them choose how they learn and present their best work.

Every donation—big or small—brings us one step closer to a classroom where students feel motivated, valued, and equipped for success. Thank you for helping me build a space that students are excited to walk into every single day!

Warmly,

Ms. Garcia

Ms. Garcia Michael Wallace Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Waterbury, CT 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

80 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
VASAGLE Shoe Bench with Cushion, Shoe Storage Bench with 8 Compartments and 4 Adjustable Shelves, Entryway Bench with Padded Seat, for Bedroom, Closet, Living Room, White ULHS238W14 • Amazon Business $95.99 2 $191.98
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Picasso Painted Dots Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 5'x7'6", Black • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chair, 275lb Capacity, Oversized Cushion, Grey Bonded Leather, 29.13"D x 25.2"W x 43.11"H • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Urban Lifestyle Faux Fur Saucer Chair, 29"X32"X22", Grey • Amazon Business $43.96 2 $87.92
Vanrohe Small Round Coffee Table with Open Storage for Small Space, 23.5" Black 2-Tier Wooden Center Table for Living Room, Metal Legs, Easy to Assemble • Amazon Business $75.99 1 $75.99
Bostitch Office SuperPro Glow Extra Heavy Duty Commercial Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener with Replaceable Cutter Cartridge System, 6-Hole, Silver/Black (EPS14HC) • Amazon Business $57.18 1 $57.18
KTOJOY 6” 100 Pcs Colored Jumbo Wooden Craft Sticks Wooden Popsicle Colored Craft Sticks Stick 3/4”Wide Treat Sticks Ice Pop Sticks for DIY Crafts,Home Art Projects, Classroom Art Supplies • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$689.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$729.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.71

Total project goal

$858.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$858.09

9 Donors

-$435.14

Donations toward project cost

-$392.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.26

Matching donations from our partners

-$395.88

Match offers toward project cost

-$336.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.07

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$0.00

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