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Ms. Howell from Hope Mills, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Scratch Free Classroom Chairs

Help me give my students a classroom free from the distraction of the chairs scratching on the ground by providing tennis balls for the chair legs.

  • $243 goal

This project expired on April 18, 2025.

This project expired on April 18, 2025.

My Project

The pulling and pushing of the chairs are not only destroying the floor but it is also a major distraction in the class and for other classes nearby by placing the tennis balls on the feet of the chairs as students move in and out of their seats, this will reduce the noise made. this will provide less distraction in the classroom and promote a quieter learning experience.

It will also reduce the disruption caused to other classes.

By placing the tennis balls on the chairs will also reduce damage to the floor, this will benefit the school as they will spend less time buffing the floor to remove the marks made by the chairs.

Ms. Howell Hope Mills Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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Hope Mills, NC 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

Never Before Funded 96 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Queekay 150 Pieces Precut Tennis Balls Bulk Tennis Balls for Chairs Furniture Tennis Balls Chairs Leg Floor Protector Foot Covers Tennis Balls for Non Slip Rubber Glide Tennis Ball Coverings • Amazon Business $90.99 1 $90.99
Abyssaly Contact Paper Wood 11.8”x 196” Shiplap Peel and Stick Wallpaper Self-Adhesive Removable Decorative Wall Covering Vintage Wood Panel Interior Film for Home Decoration • Amazon Business $13.98 5 $69.90

Materials cost

$160.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$205.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.33

Total project goal

$242.18

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