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Mrs. Kinzey from Philadelphia PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Communication Center = Classroom Organization

My students need a sturdy communication center to store important announcements, homework, and work in progress.

  • $279 goal

This project expired on May 23, 2009.

This project expired on May 23, 2009.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

I currently teach 2nd grade at an inner city school. We have 30 children in our class. Sometimes it is difficult to keep everyone organized.

Since there are so many students, I have a difficult time making sure everyone has what they need: homework, important announcements, calendars, etc. I had purchased mailboxes with my own money this year but I was only able to afford the cardboard type. The students have become very organized by using the mailboxes but I'm afraid the cardboard is just not strong enough for all the use. The mailboxes are falling apart.

What we really need is some sturdy mailboxes that will last. I am asking for a wooded communication center that will be effective and last a long time. It is nice to see the children checking those boxes throughout the day for information. Having that piece of organization in the classroom is helpful to me and my students. I would like to keep this routine up next year as well but our mailboxes will just not last.

Please support my project so that I can continue to keep my students and parents well informed and well organized. Having this communication center will guarantee that I can continue this routine for years to come.

Mrs. Kinzey
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JJ618 - Classic Birch Tabletop Communication Center • Lakeshore Learning $59.50 3 $178.50

Materials cost

$178.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.85

Sales tax

 $10.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$228.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.16

Total project goal

$278.68

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