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Ms. Merkel from Norfolk, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Get Us Organized

Help me give my students their own organizational chair pockets, and many fun games for our classroom.

  • $261 goal

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My Project

This is my first full year as a classroom teacher, and I want to make my classroom as welcoming as possible. My students should be able to come to school and love learning in their environment. So, each and every item on my list will serve that purpose and allow students to play together as a group, keep themselves organized, and make our room a home for learning.

Right now my students are all sharing materials like pencils, crayons, eraser, etc.

The addition of chair pockets eliminates the problem of the messy name tags, and students will have everything they need right at their desk. We can limit the time it takes for every student to get their workbooks, headphones, and essentials to get through the day.

The cooler seasons are coming up and indoor recess is inevitable. I would love for my students to enjoy their time when they can't be outside. Even on our FUN FRIYAYs I love giving students the opportunity to celebrate the end of another amazing week.

Ms. Merkel Crossroads School Grades PreK-2

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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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Norfolk, VA 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

23 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Chapou Chair Pockets with Pencil Case 16.5 x 15'' Chair Storage Pocket Classroom Seat Organizer with Name Tag Slot School Chair Bag to Keep Students Desk Organized, Black, Neon Color Edges (12) • Amazon Business $36.99 2 $73.98
Cordless Hot Glue Gun, Quick Preheat Anti-Drip Glue Gun with Stand, Rechargeable Hot Glue Gun Kit with 30Pcs Glue Sticks, Automatic-Power-Off Cordless Glue Gun for Crafts, Art, DIY and Home Repairs • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
I Spy Eagle Eye Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 1 $22.99
Hasbro Gaming Jenga Wooden Blocks Stacking Tumbling Tower, Father's Day Gifts, Kids Game Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Tenmiro 50ft LED Strip Lights, RGB LED Smart Music Sync Color Changing LED Lights Strips with Remote LED Lights for Bedroom, Room, TV, Party • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
HAUSHOF Light Duty Staple Gun, Upholstery Staple Gun with 800PCS JT21 Staples and Stapler Remover, Green Staple Gun Kit fits JT21 Staple of 1/4'', 5/16'' & 3/8'' for Classroom, Crafts, DIY, Decoration • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
UNO Card Game (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$187.59

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.15

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$221.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.10

Total project goal

$260.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $260.65

1 Donor

-$260.65

Donations toward project cost

-$221.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.10

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 $0.00

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