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Ms. Rutecki from Lahaina, HI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social Emotional Learning

Help me give my students a unique SEL learning experience in the class.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rutecki's classroom raised $1,264

This project is fully funded

My Project

The goal of my project is to give my students a unique SEL learning experience by allowing them to interact with one another in a safe, comfortable, and fun environment. Many of my students lost everything in the Lahaina fire, so I want them to have access to a comfortable learning environment. Creating a fun and comfortable classroom using bean bag chairs for seating and board games, will allow my students to interact with their friends and talk about their shared experiences in a non threatening environment. They will be very happy to share with their friends at school.

Ms. Rutecki Lahaina Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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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.

Lahaina, HI View local requests

More than half 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

80 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
4Ft Bean Bag Chair, High-Rebound Memory Foam Filled Bean Bag with Premium Corduroy Cover, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chairs for Adults, Kids (Black) • Amazon Business $109.99 4 $439.96
Teling 144 Pcs Scented Glitter Gel Pens Multicolor Fun Pens Cute Fruit Scented Pens Smooth Writing Pens for Kids Girls Arts Crafts School Stationery Supplies Gift • Amazon Business $24.43 4 $97.72
Educational Insights Blurt! Word Game, Board Game for 3-12 Players, Family Game, Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $17.99 5 $89.95
Hasbro Clue Board Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $39.56 2 $79.12
LOKMU Non-Slip Area Rugs Back to School Blackboard Chalk Drawings Crayons Markers Rulers Home Decor Rugs Carpet for Classroom Living Room Bedroom Dining Kindergarten Room 5'x7' • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $47.00 1 $47.00
Operation Electronic Board Game, Family Games for Kids Ages 6+, Kids Board Games for 1+ Players, Funny Games for Kids, Kids Gifts (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $18.90 2 $37.80
Pressman Toy Chess Board Game • School Specialty $16.49 2 $32.98
Hasbro Monopoly Junior Board Game, Ages 5 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.61 2 $31.22
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $8.57 3 $25.71

Materials cost

$951.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $36.48

Sales tax

 $41.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,074.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$189.54

Total project goal

$1,263.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,263.60

2 Donors

-$1,263.60

Donations toward project cost

-$1,074.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$189.54

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