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

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The Library Brings Us Joy

Help me give my students a classroom carpet and a new Compartment Storage Bench with Comfortable Blue Vinyl Seats.

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Ms. McCline Mallard Creek Elementary School
Charlotte, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

Our school library is a vibrant hub of creativity and learning. On average, our media center welcomes over 500 students every week. It serves as an open space where entire classrooms gather to collaborate, study, and cultivate a lifelong love for reading.

This year, we want to take our media center to the next level by focusing on two essential needs: flexible seating and premium cleaning supplies.

Every student learns differently, and our goal is to provide a space that accommodates those unique needs. We are looking to fund: Flexible Seating for the "Cozy Reading Tree" Area: We want to transform this beloved corner into a dedicated, comfortable space where students can self-regulate, quiet down, and immerse themselves in a book. Essential Cleaning Supplies: A clean library is an inviting library. Maintaining a spotless environment ensures our students feel safe, healthy, and welcomed the moment they walk through the door.

Our students are incredibly special. They look forward to their "specials" library time because of the diverse spaces we provide that suit their individual learning styles. By supporting this project, you are directly contributing to:

Boosting Literacy: Giving students comfortable spaces increases their stamina and excitement for reading.

Fostering the Ideal Environment: Creating a clean, modern, and adaptive atmosphere that is highly conducive to learning.

Your generosity will directly impact the daily learning experiences of over 500 students. Thank you for helping us foster a brighter, cleaner, and more inspiring environment for our young readers!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

500 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. McCline Mallard Creek Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC 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

500 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Natural Accents Leaves Classroom Carpet - 4' x 6' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $189.00 1 $189.00
FDP Natural Birch 8-Compartment Storage Bench with Comfortable Blue Vinyl Seat (16" H) Organize Shoes, Hats, Toys - Durable Furniture for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Montessori Classroom, 14047-NTBL • Amazon Business $177.45 1 $177.45
Qunclay 6 Pcs Floor Cushions Bulk Floor Pillows Flexible Seating Cushions 3.15'' Thick Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Meditation Seat Pillows for Home Nursery Yoga Decor 15.7'' x 15.7''(Classic) • Amazon Business $44.54 1 $44.54
Lysol Air Sanitizer Spray with Bacterial Odor Eliminator for Home & Office, Sanitizing Air Spray, Air Freshener Alternative, Mountain Spring Scent, 10 oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
LYSOL Disinfecting Wipes, Cleaner, Lemon + Mango + Linen, 80 ct. (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Household Cleaning Supplies, Disinfecting Multi-Purpose Room Spray, Antibacterial Sanitizer, Deodorizer, Kills Hantavirus, Crisp Linen, 12.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $11.82 1 $11.82
Monitor Wipes, Pre-Moistened Computer Screen Wipes for Electronics, Computer Monitor Cleaning Wipes for Eyeglasses, Tablets, Camera Lenses, Laptop, Screen Cleaner Wipes for Phones, TV, LCD • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$468.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $36.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$542.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.71

Total project goal

$638.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $638.06

2 Donors

-$638.06

Donations toward project cost

-$542.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.71

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