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Ms. Kochakji from Van Nuys, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Off the School Year Right!

Help me give my students classroom essentials and some added comfort items (a new area rug, and a couple of flexible seats) to get the school year off to a great start!

  • $704 goal

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My Project

My students are active, sweet, enthusiastic learners! I am requesting classroom essentials like writing journals, crayons and folders to help keep the students’ writing and work-in-progress neat and organized. The extra crayons will allow me to refill them in a few months when they are used, lost or broken. With a new Language Arts program, the TPT gift card will allow me to add supplemental materials to make it more accessible for the learners in my room. These essentials will help the class get off to a great start.

A new area rug and flexible seating options will make my class feel comfy and inviting!

I love allowing the students to read in a cozy corner with a friend, or choose an alternate spot to finish work or calm down when needed. I hope to add to my welcoming class environment by offering the students more choices to work and play.

Ms. Kochakji Stagg Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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. Kochakji

Van Nuys, CA View local requests

More than 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

24 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Comfy Rectangular Classroom Carpet - 4' x 6' - Navy Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Really Good Stuff Softcover My First Grade Journals - Set Of 12 • Amazon Business $31.75 2 $63.50
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.38 40 $55.20
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk with Cushion, Flexible Seating, Seafoam • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Assorted Color, Durable Poly 2 Pocket Folders with Clasps, Letter Size with Business Card Slot, Bulk 30 Pack • Amazon Business $36.35 1 $36.35

Materials cost

$504.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $46.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$597.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.47

Total project goal

$703.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $703.13

9 Donors

-$467.38

Donations toward project cost

-$399.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.36

match offer

-$233.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$198.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.06

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 $0.00

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