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Mr. Armstrong from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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8th Grade Memory Books

Help me give my students sublimation notebooks to create 8th grade memory books.

  • $351 goal

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My Project

Creating 8th-grade memory books is a meaningful way for students to reflect on their middle school experiences and celebrate their achievements. These personalized projects allow students to document their growth, both academically and socially, through stories, photos, and creative artwork. The process of compiling a memory book also helps students build skills in organization, writing, and design while encouraging self-expression.

Teachers will guide students by providing templates or prompts to help them recall important moments, such as favorite memories from field trips, sports events, or school projects.

Including sections for personal reflections, classmate messages, and goal-setting for high school can make the memory books more thoughtful and purposeful.

Incorporating the creation of memory books into the curriculum not only fosters creativity, but also reinforces key language arts skills like narrative writing, descriptive language, and summarizing. It's a great year-long activity that gives students a sense of closure before transitioning to high school while allowing them to keep a tangible reminder of their middle school journey.

Mr. Armstrong Howe School of Excellence Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chicago, IL 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lnrueg 12 Pcs A5 Sublimation Notebook Blank Journal 100 Pages - Hardcover PU Notebooks for Note Taking Plan Making Diary Writing - School Office Supplies… • Amazon Business $65.99 3 $197.97
Lnrueg 12 Pcs A5 Sublimation Notebook Blank Journal 100 Pages - Hardcover PU Notebooks for Note Taking Plan Making Diary Writing - School Office Supplies… • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99

Materials cost

$263.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$297.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.57

Total project goal

$350.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $350.49

1 Donor

-$116.83

Donations toward project cost

-$99.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.52

match offer

-$233.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$198.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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