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Ms. Nesbit from Havelock, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Nesbit's classroom raised $2,582

Preserve and Present: The Laminator Initiative

Help me give my students a laminator. The acquisition of a laminator will significantly enhance my students' educational environment. Increasing their opportunities for creativity and project presentation.

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Ms. Nesbit Havelock High School
Havelock, NC Grades 9-12

My Project

Our high school serves a predominantly military-connected student body and is recognized as a Purple Star school for its dedicated support to military families. Our commitment is to offer a vibrant and enriching educational experience. To further this mission, we are seeking funding to purchase a new laminator. Our current laminator is non-functional, making this acquisition essential. This tool will improve the durability and presentation of educational materials, benefiting both students and staff.

Enhance Learning Materials

Durability: Lamination will protect classroom materials, such as charts, posters, and worksheets, ensuring they last longer and retain their quality.

Professional Presentation: Laminated materials are more visually appealing and professional, aiding effective teaching and learning.

Interactive Learning: Laminated materials can be reused for hands-on learning activities, promoting student engagement and participation.

Versatility: The laminator will be utilized across various departments, including science, arts, and athletics, to create durable resources that enrich the curriculum.

School Events: Laminated signage and banners will enhance the presentation of school events, such as Ramfast, sporting events, and open houses.

Student Projects: Students can present their work in a polished format, fostering pride in their achievements and encouraging excellence.

Impact and Benefits

Access to high-quality, durable educational materials.

Enhanced engagement through interactive learning tools.

Increased opportunities for creativity and project presentation.

Reduced need for frequent material replacement, saving time and resources.

Ability to create a more organized and visually appealing classroom environment.

Support for innovative teaching methods and projects.

Improved communication and presentation of school events.

Greater sense of school pride and cohesion through consistent branding and signage.

The acquisition of a laminator will significantly enhance our high school's educational environment, benefiting students, staff, and the wider school community. Thank you for considering our proposal. We look forward to the opportunity to enhance our educational offerings with your generous support.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

999 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Nesbit Havelock High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Havelock, NC 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

999 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
D&K MiniKote EZ 27" Roll Laminating Machine (201700) • Quill.com $1,979.83 1 $1,979.83

Materials cost

$1,979.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $154.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,193.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$387.17

Total project goal

$2,581.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,581.13

2 Donors

-$2,556.13

Donations toward project cost

-$2,172.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$383.42

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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