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Ms. Smolenski from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keep 4th Graders Organized with Seat Sacks

Help me give my students seat sacks to keep their books and supplies organized and off the floor.

  • $744 goal

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Ms. Smolenski has another project! Donate to Empowerment Kits: Supporting Girls' Early Menstrual Health to help her classroom.

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Help Ms. Smolenski

Ms. Smolenski has another project! Donate to Empowerment Kits: Supporting Girls' Early Menstrual Health to help her classroom.

$407 - 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

Help me give my students seat sacks to keep their books and supplies organized and off the floor. These seat sacks will provide each student with a personal storage space attached to their chair, promoting a tidy and efficient learning environment. With your support, we can ensure that our students have the tools they need to stay organized and focused on their education.

The seat sacks will make a significant difference in our classroom by providing an organized space for each student’s materials.

By keeping books and supplies easily accessible and off the floor, students can spend more time focusing on their lessons and less time searching for their materials. This organization will also reduce classroom clutter, creating a more conducive environment for learning and minimizing distractions.

The primary goal of this project is to enhance classroom organization and efficiency. By providing seat sacks, we aim to teach students the importance of keeping their materials orderly, which is a valuable skill for their academic and personal lives. Additionally, we hope to foster a sense of responsibility and independence in our students as they manage their own storage

My fourth-grade students are an enthusiastic and diverse group of learners with a strong desire to succeed. They are at a pivotal stage in their education, developing critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of various subjects. Each student brings unique strengths and perspectives to our classroom, creating a vibrant and dynamic learning community. By supporting this project, you are helping to provide these exceptional students with the tools they need to thrive academically and stay organized.

Ms. Smolenski Canty Elementary School Grades 3-5

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 directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Smolenski

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

80 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Seat Sack Elastic Back Storage Pocket, 12 to 17 Inches, Blue - Cotton - Durable • School Specialty $26.99 20 $539.80

Materials cost

$539.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $53.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$631.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.51

Total project goal

$743.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $743.39

14 Donors

-$718.39

Donations toward project cost

-$631.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.00

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