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Mrs. Pepe from Spring Valley, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Turn the Page: Building a Dream Library!

Help me give my students and I a donation of $400 to purchase flexible seating for our classroom library.

  • $945 goal

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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

I teach an incredible group of 6th-grade special education students who are resilient, curious, and eager to learn. Many of my students face challenges such as reading difficulties or being English learners, but they approach each day with determination and a love for discovery.

This project will transform our classroom reading center into a space that meets their diverse needs.

Flexible seating will allow my active learners to focus and feel comfortable, creating a learning environment that supports their unique ways of engaging with lessons. Expanding our library will ensure students have access to books that reflect their interests, cultures, and reading levels, helping them grow both academically and personally.

My goal is to foster a love of reading and provide a space where students feel encouraged and capable of success. These resources will help my students gain confidence in their abilities, improve their literacy skills, and discover the joy of getting lost in a great story.

Every donation brings us closer to a classroom where students are empowered to thrive. Thank you for believing in and supporting these amazing learners!

Mrs. Pepe Spring Valley Academy 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.

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Spring Valley, 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

25 students impacted 20donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Dillon Faux Sherpa Refillable Bean Bag Chair, Gray (DGBEANSMSHRPGY) • Quill.com $90.99 2 $181.98
Studico ActiveChairs Adjustable Wobble Stool, Flexible Classroom Seating, Improves Focus, Posture & Helps ADHD/ADD, Sensory Chair, Active Desk Chairs, Adjusts from 16.65" to 23.75", Ages 13-18, Grey • Amazon Business $80.74 2 $161.48
6 Book Set: Lee & Low PRETEEN Mental Health Bundle #1 (ages 8-12) YA Books for Classroom Library - social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $90.00 1 $90.00
Dog Man: The Supa Buddies Mega Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-10 Box Set) • Amazon Business $69.29 1 $69.29
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 1–10 Hardcover Gift Set • Amazon Business $65.23 1 $65.23
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #4 - Underrepresented Stories Social Emotional Learning (paperback 10+) Snapdragon, El Deafo, Space Boy 1-3, Parachute Kids • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
Squishy Stress Balls for Kids Adults: 18 Pack Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball, Party Favors Classroom Prizes, Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Schylling Happy Snappy NeeDoh...Groovy Glob! Squishy, Squeezy, Popping, Stretchy Stress Fidget Balls Gift Set Party Bundle with Storage Bag - 3 Pack (Assorted) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Mexikid: Newbery Honor Award Winner (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel (paperback graphic novel) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00

Materials cost

$698.42

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$63.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$802.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.67

Total project goal

$944.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$944.48

16 Donors

-$924.78

Donations toward project cost

-$798.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$126.22

match offer

-$5.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$4.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.70

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$0.00

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