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Ms. De Mello from Seattle, WA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Calm and Organized Environment for Learning!

Help me give my students a calm and organized environment for learning with space-saving storage and calm lighting.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. De Mello's classroom raised $758

This project is fully funded

My Project

I work with an amazing group of students! They are a diverse group, with 50% being English language learners. They are entering the classroom with a wealth of knowledge and unique experiences. This group is full of kind, thoughtful, curious, and highly motivated scholars who are eager to learn more about themselves and the world around them.

Having a beautiful environment in which to learn helps students invest in their classroom community, allowing them to grow socially and academically.

Being surrounded by structure and organization allows them to have these skills modeled for them daily. Maintaining a high standard for organization provides students the opportunity to practice and prioritize the skill.

The lamps and lights in this project will allow us to create a warm and welcoming environment. The headphone holders and bars will allow students to take responsibility for their learning tools and keep them safe and organized.

Ms. De Mello Bailey Gatzert Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Seattle, WA 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

20 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Extra-Long 66FT Christmas Lights Outdoor/Indoor, 200 LED Super Bright String Lights for Bedroom, Waterproof 8 Modes Plug in Twinkle Fairy Lights for Classroom Christmas Tree Decorations (Warm White) • Amazon Business $18.98 6 $113.88
HASUN 2 Pack Rechargeable Table Lamp, LED Cordless Desk Lamp, 5200mAh Battery Operated Table Light, Aluminum Shell, 3 Color Stepless Dimming Up Waterproof for Coffee Table/Indoor/Outdoor (Gold) • Amazon Business $47.49 2 $94.98
LUSHARBOR Battery Operated Lamp with Timer, Small Table Lamp with LED Bulb, Glass Cordless Lamps Bedside Battery Operated Lamp for Living Room, Entryway Wave Design-Amber • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Energizer AA Batteries, Alkaline Power Double A Battery Alkaline, 32 Count • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
18-31.5 Inches Adjustable Magnetic Towel Bar Holder for Refrigerator, Magnet Classroom Flip Calendar Chart Rod for Whiteboard, Fridge Top Guard Rack Stop Items from Falling, Black • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Modern Floor Lamp Simple Design with White Shade, Foot Pedal Switch, 60" Small Tall Lamps for Living Room Bedroom Office Dining Room Kitchen, Black Pole Lamp(Without Bulb) • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
24 Pack Hanging Storage Bags, Headphone Storage Bags, Colorful Large Hook 10 x 12.5-inch Clear Plastic Bags for Classroom, Library, and Pharmacy Use • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
JALL 16" Large Digital Wall Clock with Remote Control, Dual Alarm with Big LED Screen Dispaly, 8 RGB Colors, Auto DST, Temperature for Living Room, Bedroom, Desk Decor, Mounted, Gift for Elderly • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Glass Mushroom Lamp, Mushroom Desk Lamp with LED Bulb, Small Lamp for Kitchen Counter, Cozy Lamp for Bedroom Nightstand, Battery Operated Cordless Lamp for Living Room, Study, Lighting and Decorating • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Cinema Light Box with Letters – Marquee Color Changing Light Box sign with 386 Black & Color Letters & Emoji & 2 markers- Premium Light Up Letter Board – 16 Dimmable Remote-Controlled Colored Options • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty(Extra Large 16.5FT), Nano Adhesive Mounting Tape Wall Decor,Sticky Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips Poster Tape • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Surebonder Cordless Hot Glue Gun, High Temperature, Full Size, 60W, 50% More Power - Sturdily Bonds Metal, Wood, Ceramics, Leather & Other Strong Materials (Specialty Series CL-800F) • Amazon Business $12.40 1 $12.40
Tenmiro Led Lights for Bedroom 100ft (2 Rolls of 50ft) Music Sync Color Changing Strip Lights with Remote and App Control RGB Strip, for Room Home Party Decoration • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
[UL Listed] Cable Matters 2-Pack 16 AWG 2 Prong Extension Cord 6 ft, 13A 3-Outlet Extension Cords with Tamper Guard, 13 Amp, 1625 Watts, White • Amazon Business $9.93 1 $9.93
600 PCS Number Stickers 1-40, 15 Sheets Dot Consecutive Number Labels Self-Adhesive Water/Tear Resistant Number Stickers Without Residue for Office, Classroom, Indoor, Boxes, Storage (1” Each) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$557.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$48.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$644.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.66

Total project goal

$757.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$757.76

4 Donors

-$757.76

Donations toward project cost

-$644.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$113.66

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$0.00

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