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Mrs. Thomas from Baltimore, MD is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Have Several Seats...Literally

Help me give my students needed classroom chairs so that they have sturdy and reliable seating.

$643 goal

This project expired on November 25, 2019.

Celebrating 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.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

My school is located in Baltimore City. I teach in a middle school classroom. It's a pretty small school in comparison to many other schools around Baltimore.

How can I describe my students?

Bold. Outspoken. Inquisitive. Smart. Silly. Funny. Those are just some of the words that come to mind when I think of my students.

My students push themselves to succeed and learn new things on a daily basis. They persevere through adversities. I absolutely love my students, and I can't wait to see what positive things they contribute to the world.

My Project

Currently, according to current enrollment, my largest class is well over 40 kids. Right now, I do not have sufficient seating to accommodate all students. Students deserve to have a designated seat that they can call their own.They deserve appropriate and ample seating.

My students deserve ample seating and properly working chairs so that they can sit comfortably during lessons so that they can better focus on their learning.

Although it may seem like a simple and basic request, your donation will ensure that all of my students have chairs. Students will be more focused on learning and feel more valued as individuals.

Mrs. Thomas

Grades 6-8

Holabird Academy 229

Baltimore, MD

Maryland

More than half of students from low‑income households

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 reach 140 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

18" School Stack Chair, Stacking Student Chairs with Chromed Steel Legs and Nylon Swivel Glides - Black (5-Pack) • Amazon Business $239.99 2 $479.98

Materials cost			$479.98
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$28.80
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.20
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$545.98
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$96.35
Total project goal			$642.33

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This teacher needs your help!

Have Several Seats...Literally

This project expired on November 25, 2019.

This project expired on November 25, 2019.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

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Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

This teacher needs your help!

Have Several Seats...Literally

This project expired on November 25, 2019.

This project expired on November 25, 2019.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Give this project a boost!

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

Give the most requested basic supplies

Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

About Us

Ways to Give

Connect

Information for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders, and Government Officials

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.