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Ms. Strattan from Solvang, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hawaiian Cafe Style

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

  • $1,819 goal

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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 Students

I teach at a small and amazing, public school on the Central Coast of California. I am a fifth grade teacher and this will be my twenty-third year of teaching here. I have seen our little school change and grow in many dynamic ways.

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds which make up our wonderful school family.

Our fourth and fifth graders are part of a program within our school called the, "All Are Scholars Academy". Our students are exposed to a variety of subjects including, but not limited to, world languages, gardening, STEAM projects, coding, sewing, cooking, band, drama and art. With the support of administration, the fourth and fifth grade teaching team creates these offerings which we feel help to make our students more well-rounded and prepared as positive, contributing citizens to our society and world.

My Project

Lately, I have had a recurring dream about my classroom.

Student desks have been replaced with tables and chairs that give my room a Kona Coffee/surfer/coffeeshop theme.

As teachers, we grow and change with the new developments and research in education. Our goal is always to put our students first and provide for them the best educational experience possible. One of the ways we can do this is to provide a welcoming and comfortable classroom. Gone are the days of uncomfortable desks and chairs. Teachers are now creating classrooms that look like living rooms and coffee shops. Research has shown this type of environment helps inspire creativity and learning.

My current classroom theme is Hawaii and I use mostly turquoise with other ocean blues/greens. I am seeking donations for items such as lamps, TV trays, tables, chairs, sitting cushions or anything else that might fit my theme. Items need to be relatively light yet sturdy, kid friendly but adult-sized, easy to clean and easy to move around. I would be eternally grateful for any help.

Please help to make my dream classroom a reality.

Ms. Strattan Solvang School Grades 3-5

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Solvang, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

150 students impacted 16donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Target Marketing Systems 64414WHT Galena Counter Height Set (4-Piece), Natural/White • Amazon Business $183.59 2 $367.18
Set of 4 Dining Chair Pre Assembled Modern Style Chair, Shell Lounge Plastic Chair for Kitchen, Dining, Bedroom, Living Room Side Chairs White • Amazon Business $99.99 3 $299.97
Hyhome Kitchen Dining Table Round Coffee Table Modern Leisure Wood Tea Table Office Conference Pedestal Desk with Natural Wooden Legs and MDF top (White)… • Amazon Business $87.89 2 $175.78
Tufted Padded Boosted Cushion and Support - Plush Seating for Chair with Carrying Handle, Blue • Amazon Business $18.99 8 $151.92
Convenience Concepts 203482W Coffee Table, Glossy White • Amazon Business $89.96 1 $89.96
Convenience Concepts 203082SF Oxford Coffee Table, Sea Foam • Amazon Business $85.76 1 $85.76

Materials cost

$1,170.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $220.61

Sales tax

 $107.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,545.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$272.80

Total project goal

$1,818.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,818.65

13 Donors

-$904.03

Donations toward project cost

-$777.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$126.60

match offer

-$904.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$768.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$135.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.59

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