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Mrs. Sharp from Oklahoma City OK is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My students need sturdy book boxes to hold their books and journals so they stay organized.

$431 goal

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My Students

I have to get my kids ready for the math and reading state tests at the end of the year. The biggest challenge is that they come to me at different levels, K-5, and I have to get ALL my students to pass or they don't go to 4th grade. I enjoy the challenge though and I love my students.

I teach third grade at a Title I school.

We are 100% free lunch. My students have many challenges they deal with on a daily basis. Their home life is not ideal; shootings, lack of positive male role-models, fighting, poverty, single family homes, moving, etc. My job is to not only teach them and get them prepared for the next grade, but to be their mentor, mom, nurse, counselor, friend, etc. I love what I do and where I do it.

My Project

The partitions will be used during our weekly assessments and benchmarks as we prepare for the state test. It will provide privacy so they can concentrate and hide any distractions. The book boxes will be a sturdy and organized way to hold their books and journals as they go to their different daily centers.

As a teacher, I go into my own wallet all the time to make sure my students have what they need.

I don't ever want one of my kids to be without because their parent(s) can't afford it. This will help my students prepare daily for their state test by being organized and be less distracted during assessments. I will also be able to use these for many years to come.

Mrs. Sharp

Grades 3-5

Tulakes Elementary School

Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma

Nearly all students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 23 students.

8 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

AA758X - Connect & Store Book Bins - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.50 7 $206.50

JJ689 - Privacy Partition - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 4 $99.96

Materials cost			$306.46
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$24.98
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.60
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$366.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$64.60
Total project goal			$430.64
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$430.64
5 Donors			-$370.64
Donations toward project cost			-$315.04
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$55.60
match offer			-$60.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$51.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$9.00
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Think Outside the Box

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Give this project a boost!

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Support your local school!

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

About Us

Ways to Give

Connect

Information for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders, and Government Officials

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.