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

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Ms. Wilkes's classroom raised $626

Ready to Learn: Building a Better Classroom

Help me give my students a well equipped classroom to promote high quality learning!

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Ms. Wilkes Hidden Valley Elementary School
Charlotte, NC Grades 3-5

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 love how eager my students are to learn and how they support one another in the classroom. They come to school each day ready to grow, ask questions, and try their best.

My goal is to provide them with the tools they need to feel confident, organized, and successful in their learning environment.

A printer will help students by giving them access to clear, high-quality learning materials, assignments, and practice activities they can use both in class and at home. Headphones will allow students to focus during independent learning, online lessons, and educational programs without distractions, helping them build important listening and technology skills. A pencil sharpener will ensure students are always prepared and able to continue working without interruptions, keeping learning time productive and efficient. Binders will help students stay organized by keeping their notes, assignments, and important papers in one place, encouraging responsibility and good study habits. Sheet protectors will help preserve frequently used materials, reference sheets, and classroom resources so students can continue using them throughout the year.

These resources will create a more organized, engaging, and supportive classroom where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

24 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Wilkes Hidden Valley Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP Smart Tank 5000 Wireless All-in-One Ink Tank Printer, Scanner, Copier with 2 Years of Ink Included, Best-for-Home, Cartridge-Free, Refillable, AI-Enabled, an EcoTank Alternative (5D1B6A) • Amazon Business $179.99 1 $179.99
Cardinal 1 Inch 3 Ring Binders, White, 12 Pack, Round Ring Binder, Holds 225 Sheets, PVC Free, Customizable Covers, 2 Pocket View Binders for Office and School Organization • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1", Round Rings, Holds 225 Sheets, Clearvue Presentation View, Non-Stick, Black, Carton of 12 • Amazon Business $34.10 2 $68.20
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones with Stereo, Earbuds for Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet(Mixed Colors) • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener for Classroom, Robot Sharpeners for 7-11.5mm No.2/Jumbo/Colored Pencils, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable & Cordess, Hands-Free, PSX5,Black • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91687), Assorted • Amazon Business $24.34 1 $24.34
Amazon Basics Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, Non-Glare, Top Loading, Letter Size 8.5 x 11 in, Document Organizer, Pre-Punched Holes, Clear, 500-Pack • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39

Materials cost

$458.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$531.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.80

Total project goal

$625.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $625.35

1 Donor

-$625.35

Donations toward project cost

-$531.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.80

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