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Ms. Andino from Houston, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essential Classroom Materials for Enhancing Education

Help me give my students the necessary resources to improve their academic achievement and equip them with the supplies essential for their classes.

  • $276 goal

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Ms. Andino has another project! Donate to Welcoming Classroom with Decorations and Supplies that Make Learning Fun to help her classroom.

$263 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Ms. Andino

Ms. Andino has another project! Donate to Welcoming Classroom with Decorations and Supplies that Make Learning Fun to help her classroom.

$263 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

The requested flexible seating and plentiful pencils are expected to positively impact my students' learning experiences. By allowing students to choose their seating arrangements, it is believed that their focus and comfort levels will improve, leading to enhanced engagement and productivity. Additionally, having an ample supply of pencils will enable students to freely express their thoughts without any hindrance, thus encouraging creativity and active participation in learning activities.

Project Goals:

The primary goal of this project is to create a conducive learning environment that caters to the individual needs of each student. By providing flexible seating options and ensuring a sufficient quantity of pencils, the aim is to foster a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive in terms of their creativity and learning skills.

Special Qualities of Students:

Each student in my classroom possesses unique perspectives, enthusiasm, and qualities that make them exceptional. Their individuality contributes to the diverse and vibrant classroom environment, enriching the overall learning experience and fostering a sense of community where everyone's contributions are valued.

Ms. Andino Harmony School DSC - Houston Grades 6-8

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.

More about Ms. Andino

Houston, TX 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

180 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Safco Zenergy Ball Chair - Crimson • Blick Art Materials $150.99 1 $150.99
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$190.98

Vendor shipping charges

$10.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$233.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.27

Total project goal

$275.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$275.11

8 Donors

-$273.05

Donations toward project cost

-$233.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.06

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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