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Mrs. Neilsen from Alexandria, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Off the 2025 School Year Right!

Help me give my students the opportunity to have a safe and successful school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Neilsen's classroom raised $703

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

My goal as an educator is to create a safe and nurturing learning environment that is conducive to learning. I teach at a Title I school, where most of my students are English Learners. I want the very best for them, and I know these resources will help them tremendously.

With the help of these school supplies (expo markers, privacy folders, 2 pocket folders and rulers), students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge easily.

We will be using them almost daily.

In addition, the rug and flexible seating will allow students a place to move to when completing their work. This allows for them to get creative and be more comfortable while they show their knowledge.

I know my students will greatly appreciate these resources!

Mrs. Neilsen Hybla Valley Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Smiley Circle Sampler Abstract Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, Seats 24, 7'6"x12', Blue & Multi • Amazon Business $248.74 1 $248.74
Privacy Partitions - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Privacy Partitions Storage Rack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
AFMAT Heavy Duty 3 Hole Punch, 50-Sheet 2 Hole Punch, 50% Reduced Effort 3-Hole Puncher, Adjustable Three Hole Punch 2 Hole Paper Punch, Metal Paper Puncher w/Large Chip Tray, Metal Paper Guide • Amazon Business $32.00 1 $32.00
Better Office Products Light Blue Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 24 Pack, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Light Blue • Amazon Business $23.75 1 $23.75
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, Low-Odor, Pack of 36, Perfect for Whiteboards, Non-Porous Surfaces & Home Offices • Amazon Business $21.37 1 $21.37
30 Packs Clear Plastic Ruler 12 Inch with Centimeter and Millimeter, Metric Rulers Bulk for Kids Classroom School Office • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
EXPO Dry Erase, Soft Pile Block Whiteboard Eraser, 5-1/8 in. x 1-1/2 in. • Amazon Business $2.96 1 $2.96

Materials cost

$548.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$597.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.44

Total project goal

$702.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $702.94

8 Donors

-$504.56

Donations toward project cost

-$436.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.18

Matching donations from our partners

-$189.55

Match offers toward project cost

-$161.12

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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 $0.00

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