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You Can't Sit There! Part 2

My students need 3 new desks to replace the worn out desks in my classroom.

  • $536 goal

This project expired on August 14, 2010.

This project expired on August 14, 2010.

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Mrs. Troupe Barack Obama Elementary School
Richmond, VA Grades PreK-2

My Students

My classroom has a set of wooden tables that are old and worn. I think the current tables have been here since the school opened. I want my students to have new desks. A new desk would provide a working space that would be comfortable for each student.

I am a veteran teacher and I love teaching kindergarten.

I have a very busy bunch of boys and girls who need a new working environment. Our school is located in an urban area where the students live really close to the school. I would like to have new desks in my classroom to replace the ones that are currently there. The tables are old and they are set for six students. I would like to reorganize my classroom, so that it is more inviting to my students and parents. The change will help my students to socialize less and focus more on their activities.

My Project

I would be able to reorganize my students into small groups. The new desk would allow me to more around the room more. The size of the new desk is smaller than the old tables and will give the room a more open feeling. The new desk will brighten up my classroom and we can get rid of the wooden tables. I think my students would be very excited about the new look of our classroom.

If you donate to this project, you will be providing my students with new desks, but you will also show them that their community supports them and their educational needs.

Little minds need a solid foundation to build on and a good desk to work at.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 16 students impacted
Mrs. Troupe Barack Obama Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Richmond, VA 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

Never Before Funded 16 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DESK TWO-STUDENT ARTCO-BELL LAMINATE TOP WELDED BOX 18X48X22-29H - SELECT TOP COLOR - SELECT POWDERCOAT FRAME COLOR • School Specialty Inc. $128.72 3 $386.16
ARTCO-BELL DESK TOP OPTION - LAMINATE COLOR • School Specialty Inc. $0.00 3 $0.00
LAMINATE COLOR - MYSTIQUE NIGHT (F2) • School Specialty Inc. $0.00 3 $0.00
ARTCO-BELL FRAME OPTION - 4 POWDER PAINT COLORS • School Specialty Inc. $0.00 3 $0.00
FRAME COLOR - BLACK (7) • School Specialty Inc. $0.00 3 $0.00

Materials cost

$386.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $38.62

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$465.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.57

Total project goal

$535.14

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