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Ms. Weir from Woodland Hls., CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Calming Space to Heal and Rejuvenate

Help me give my students a calming, safe place to come and decompress.

  • $1,175 goal

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My Students

My students are resilient. Their struggles and hardships this year have been painful and devastating. They have lost family members, friends and a teacher in our community. And yet, they continued to show up for their zoom classes and participate in class. I am amazed by their strength and the kindness they have shown to their fellow classmates and teachers.

My Project

Yesterday afternoon, I returned to my middle school in Los Angeles after over one year of being gone. I walked into the counseling office and immediately felt sad. It was dingy, cluttered and unwelcoming. The walls were covered in old, ugly posters. The entire office had giant desks and tables circa 1950 that were covered in old papers and dust. I thought of our students who would be returning to the school after a year of trauma and isolation and I realized that I needed to do something to change this space.

The students coming to the counseling office would need a calm and peaceful environment to decompress and take a deep breath.

I want to create a space with nice lighting, comfortable seating , and beauty so that students and teachers can relax. I have included social emotional games and toys for the students to participate in with the counseling staff and each other. I want the students, who come into the counseling, to feel like they matter and our school community cares deeply about them and their feelings.

Ms. Weir Woodland Hills Charter Academy Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Woodland Hls., CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

620 students impacted 7donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mt. St. Helens Solid Carpet - 8'4" x 12' Rectangle - Marine Blue • Kaplan Early Learning Company $260.96 1 $260.96
LC574BU FlexSpace Jumbo Teardrop Beanbag Seat Blue 41 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Milliard Cozy Chair/Faux Fur Saucer Chair for Bedroom/X-Large (Grey) • Amazon Business $84.99 2 $169.98
Addlon Floor Lamp for Living Room with Lamp Shade and 9W LED Bulb Modern Standing Lamp Floor Lamps for Bedrooms Black • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
White Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll & ulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $31.98 1 $31.98
Andecor Soft Fluffy Bedroom Rugs - 4 x 5.9 Feet Indoor Shaggy Plush Area Rug for Boys Girls Kids Baby College Dorm Living Room Home Decor Floor Carpet, Grey • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
You Know Social Skills Games and Therapy Games, A Fun Game That Opens Communication and Encourages Meaningful Conversations to Establish Relationships • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
HC STAR 2 Pcs Artificial Plants Small Potted Plastic Fake Plants Green Rosemary Faux Greenery Topiary Shrubs Plant for Home Decor Office Desk Bathroom Farmhouse Tabletop Indoor House Decorations • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Fidget Toys Set with Stress Balls for Kids, Teens and Adults, 18 Pack Stretchy Sensory Tool with Liquid Motion Timer for ADHD, Autism and Anxiety, Fun Fidgeting Game for Classroom and Office • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Mindfulness Therapy Games: Social Skills Game That Teaches Mindfulness for Kids, Teens and Adults Effective for Self Care, Communication Skills 40 Cards for Play Therapy • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Superhero Strengths: Building Resilience, Coping Skills, and Emotion Awareness Card Game • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Cards for Calm. A Therapy Tool Using CBT to Combat Anxiety and Negative Thinking • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
13 Pieces Industrial Chic Bulletin Board Posters,Laminated Inspirational Quote Positive Affirmation Motivational Posters with Welcome Sign for School Classroom Wall Bulletin Board Decoration • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Jenga Classic Game • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39

Materials cost

$875.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $80.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$998.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$176.17

Total project goal

$1,174.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,174.49

6 Donors

-$1,036.99

Donations toward project cost

-$881.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$155.54

match offer

-$137.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$116.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.62

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