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Mr. Bortnichak from Mebane, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Bortnichak's classroom raised $845

Creating an Organized and Engaging 4th Grade Classroom

Help me give my students a classroom carpet, organizing tools, and hands-on learning materials.

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Mr. Bortnichak South Mebane Elementary School
Mebane, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

The materials asked for include essential classroom resources to help create an organized, engaging, and student-friendly learning environment. A classroom carpet will provide a designated space for whole-group instruction and discussions, while number stickers for cubbies will help students easily identify and manage their personal storage spaces, promoting independence and responsibility.

To support daily classroom organization and instruction, I am also requesting a rolling organization cart, Sharpie markers, a stapler, pencil sharpener, whiteboard erasers, and kid-safe scissors.

A cordless hot glue gun and laminator will allow for the creation of durable, hands-on learning materials that can be reused throughout the year.

In addition, magnetic bookshelves for the whiteboard will showcase our current read-aloud book, helping to build excitement and engagement around classroom reading. A new book for our classroom library will further support a love of reading and expand student access to high-quality literature.

Together, these items will help create a well-organized classroom that supports independence, creativity, and a strong culture of reading and learning.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 3 donors
Mr. Bortnichak South Mebane Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Mebane, NC 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Modern World Map Area Rug for Classroom, Office, Home and School Playroom Mat, Kids Bedroom Carpet, 7'6" x 12', Black • Amazon Business $339.43 1 $339.43
Seville Classics Rolling Utility Organizer Storage Cart , for Home Office, School, Classroom, Scrapbook, Hobby, Craft, 15 Drawer, Black • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Surebonder High Temp Cordless/Corded Glue Gun, 60 Watt, 11.9x8.55x3.55 - Adult • School Specialty $27.97 1 $27.97
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener Heavy Duty, 6-Hole Classroom Pencil Sharpener for 6-11mm Pencils, Auto Stop Pencil Sharpeners Plug in, 10,000+ Sharpenings, Save Colored Pencils, PSX4 • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Lincia 2 Pcs Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Metal Floating Magnetic Book Display Shelf for Teacher Office(17 x 2.4 x 2 Inch,Black) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Leven Effortless Desktop Stapler, 40 Sheet Capacity, One Finger Touch Stapling, Easy to Load Ergonomic Heavy Duty Stapler, Includes 1500 Staples and Staple Remover • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Pointed Tip Kids Scissors, 12 Count Teacher’s Pack, Green, All-Purpose Scissors for School and Crafts (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $7.29 2 $14.58
Favourde 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erase Erasers Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (Blue) • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Balloons Over Broadway: An Inspiring True Story About Parade Balloons for Children (Ages 4–8) • Amazon Business $10.50 1 $10.50
iSYFIX Black Consecutive Number Stickers – 1 to 50, 2-inch, 1 Set – Vinyl Self Adhesive Premium Decal. Ideal for Inventory, Storage, Organizing, Boxes, Bins, Toolbox, Lockers & More, Indoor/Outdoor • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, Black, 12 Count - Quick Drying, Fade Resistant • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
Sharpie Permanent Markers Variety Pack, Includes Chisel, Fine, and Ultra-Fine Tips, Black, 6 Count - Poster, Office, School Supplies • Amazon Business $4.55 1 $4.55

Materials cost

$626.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.80

Sales tax

 $48.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$717.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.64

Total project goal

$844.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $844.27

2 Donors

-$794.27

Donations toward project cost

-$675.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$119.14

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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