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Dr. Jennifer Dillon from Lutz FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Pull Up a Seat in the Disconnect Space!

Help me give my students additional seating-- a bistro table and safu cushions for our Disconnect for Mindfulness space in the media center!

  • $488 goal

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My Students

Our students are bright and intensely academically focused. Many of them take multiple AP and dual enrollment classes. They engage in community service, work outside of school, and spend their high school time focused on creating the best credentials possible for outstanding college experiences. They are driven-- competing in award-winning sports and performing arts. More than 95% graduate on time and more than half graduate with honors.

Many students suffer from insomnia, and other physical symptoms relating to stress in their lives.

Social emotional learning and self-care often take a back seat to academics.

My Project

Stress and anxiety are staples in our society and this is true for our high school students as well. Intense academics, busy schedules and the constant influx of information from digital media add to the stress level of many students. This space is a section of our library media center that is being dedicated to mindfulness and being disconnected from phones and computers.

This request helps create needed additional seating in the mindfulness space in our media center where students are disconnected from electronics and phones.

This project includes floor cushions, indoor plants, adult coloring books and a bistro table for students.

The library will highlight mental health, social emotional learning, and anxiety resources, provide a cool-down space for stressed teens, as well as calming activities such as adult coloring, puzzles, optional meditation recordings and yoga mats. This area will be named The Disconnect, as no phone or computer use will be allowed; students are encouraged to learn to manage stress for improved well-being.

Dr. Jennifer Dillon
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
REEHUT Zafu Yoga Meditation Cushion, Round Meditation Pillow Filled with Buckwheat, Zippered Organic Cotton Cover, Machine Washable - 4 Colors and 3 Sizes (Grey, 16"x16"x4.5") • Amazon Business $31.99 6 $191.94
Grand Patio Premium Steel Patio Bistro Set, Folding Outdoor Patio Furniture Sets, 3 Piece Patio Set of Foldable Patio Table and Chairs, Blue • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
Mkono Plant Stand Mid Century Wood Flower Pot Holder Display Potted Rack Rustic Decor, Up to 10 Inch Planter (Plant and Pot NOT Included), Brown • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Stone & Beam Modern Cermaic Floral Embossed Decorative Planter Flower Pot, 4 x 5 x 4 Inches, Blue • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Coloring Book for Adults: Amazing Swirls • Amazon Business $6.58 1 $6.58
Adult Coloring Book : Stress Relieving Designs Animals, Mandalas, Flowers, Paisley Patterns And So Much More: Coloring Book For Adults • Amazon Business $6.20 1 $6.20
Adult Coloring Book: Butterflies and Flowers : Stress Relieving Patterns (Volume 7) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$378.67

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$414.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.12

Total project goal

$487.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$487.47

8 Donors

-$434.24

Donations toward project cost

-$380.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.89

match offer

-$40.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$34.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.23

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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