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Ms. Shay from Charlotte, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Classroom!

Help me give my students a space to come and be themselves, and feel cared for, loved, and accepted!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shay's classroom raised $559

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hi! I am a special education resource teacher in a Title 1 K-8 School. This year will be my first year sharing a classroom with a co-worker and combining case loads. We will be serving kids K-5th grade with varying abilities. Our hope in combining rooms is to best serve our students in a larger capacity. These specific items will go a long way in creating a space for our students to succeed and feel welcomed. For instance, the headphones are a must and are not given to us as a school. A lot of our scholars have sensitivity to loud noises (fire alarms, bells, music, kids working together in groups, bathrooms). Our lamps will be used to create a calming space where students can take a break/calm down.

Ms. Shay Ashley Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Charlotte, NC 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

35 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
OLIXIS Criss Cross Chairs Legged Armless No Wheels Wide Seat Height Adjustable Swivel Rolling Padded Fabric Home Office Desk Seating for Bedroom, Student, Study Room • Amazon Business $63.76 1 $63.76
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - 14" H - Purple • Teachers' School Supply $55.99 1 $55.99
ROOTRO Cordless Table Lamps Rechargeable, Touch Lamp for Bedroom [Sleek Design & RGB Mode] 4-Level Brightness Small Bedside Lamp, LED Lamp Multi-Color Smart Nightstand Lamp for Living Room Home Gifts • Amazon Business $34.79 1 $34.79
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Lemon & Lime Blossom 80 Wipes/Canister 6 Canisters/Carton (1920077182CT) • Staples $30.94 1 $30.94
Simple Designs Incandescent Mini Table Lamp Set, Off-White (LT2009-OFF-2PK) • Quill.com $27.99 1 $27.99
MelonArt Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones Kid Ear Protection for Autism Sensory Shooting • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Mr. Sketch© Scented Washable Markers - Set of 36 • Nasco $26.48 1 $26.48
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 200 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
Acrylic Pen Holder, 3 Pcs Clear Pencil Holders for Desk, Makeup Brush Holder Cup Organizer, Stationery Storage Desktop Accessories for Office School Supplies (with Cleaning Cloth) • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
2"×4" Shipping Labels 500 Labels Sticker Paper for Laser/Ink Jet Printer mailing Labels 8.5"*11" White 10 per Sheet • Amazon Business $13.83 1 $13.83
Lakeshore Peel & Stick Magnet Dots • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Lelix Felt Tip Pens, 15 Colors, 0.7mm Medium Point Felt Pens, Felt Tip Markers Pens for Journaling, Writing, Note Taking, Planner, Perfect for Art Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.48 1 $9.48
Boho Hall Pass Lanyards Rainbow School Passes Set 6 Pack with Safety Breaking Buckle for School Classroom Student Teacher Office Supply • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
4-Piece Multi-Function Electronic Timer, Learning Management, Suitable for Kitchen, Study, Work, Exercise Training, Outdoor Activities(not Including Battery). • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Delma Mirrors for Wall Mirror Stickers, Mirror Tiles, Self Adhesive Acrylic Mirror Sheets,Wall Mirror Stickers (6.3'' x 8.3'' x 0.06'' - 8PCS) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$382.55

Vendor shipping charges

$26.76

Sales tax

$29.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$474.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.80

Total project goal

$558.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$558.69

2 Donors

-$279.34

Donations toward project cost

-$237.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.90

match offer

-$279.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$237.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.90

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$0.00

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