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Ms. Aceituno from Phoenix AZ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Math Cafe Lounge

Help me give my students get a math classroom that inspires calmness and collaboration. My scholars have returned to the classroom feeling anxious, overwhelmed and lacking confidence.

  • $1,502 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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 scholars have a growth mindset. They came to school and according to our IXL diagnostic averaged at fourth grade skills. We quickly set goals and they were on their way. Then the Omicron wave happened and many missed school. This was triggering affect for many and I started to notice they became depressed and anxious. Nonetheless, they work on shifting their mindset and focused on their studies. My scholars are the reason I stay strong and positive. They inspire me to keep focused and not give up. They are my constant motivation.

I have done my best to create a warm welcoming environment through the use of lighting and color.

I have warm patio lights hanging on the ceiling to create a beautiful cafe inspired mood. I have decorated our walls with data and backdrops with math equations. I have scented smell when they walk in and rugs that I purchased that are math inspired.

However, flexible seating in beyond my budget. I cannot afford comfortable chairs for our small group table. I also cannot provide different sitting options around the room. I know that this is an expensive wish list and my only wish is that it becomes a reality for my scholars.

They deserve this reward for putting in so much hard work. For not giving up and being determined to grow regardless of their initial starting point. We just took our final benchmark and 10% hit proficiency and 31% are highly proficient. Yet, we left for spring break determined that upon returning we will help the rest of our classmates hit proficiency by providing one on one support in the math classroom.

My scholars are paring up with me to support others. This is what a community of learners should look like.

Ms. Aceituno
Grades 6-8

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Adjustable Height Active Learning Stool - Padded Office Desk Chair with Rocking, Wobble, Tilting Motion - Black • Amazon Business $125.42 4 $501.68
LC561RD - Giant Comfy Pillow - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 4 $319.96
FDP SoftScape 18" Round Ottoman, Collaborative Flexible Seating for Kids, Teens, Adults, Furniture for Classrooms, Offices and in-Home Learning, Standard 16" H, (4-Piece Set) - Assorted • Amazon Business $297.89 1 $297.89

Materials cost

$1,119.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.99

Sales tax

 $80.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,276.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$225.24

Total project goal

$1,501.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,501.60

8 Donors

-$819.18

Donations toward project cost

-$758.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.63

match offer

-$609.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$517.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$73.23

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