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Ms. Keels from Charlotte, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Cozy and Comfy Kinder Classroom!

Help me give my students a beautiful classroom makeover after our classroom was damaged.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Keels's classroom raised $305

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My Project

I have a class full of energetic, enthusiastic, and amazing students! Our school is a Title I school where most students come from low-income or poverty-stricken homes or may live in a motel. All of the students receive free lunch. Most are English Language Learners, while some have special needs. These students come to school eager to learn every day with big smiles on their faces, regardless of their circumstances!

Over spring break, our school had painters come into our classroom to paint our walls, and, in the process, almost all of my decorations, student work, anchor charts, and my wall mural were either completely destroyed or thrown out.

Our school was not forewarned; therefore, we did not take down anchor charts, letter, and sound cards, or any other visuals that are used daily in a classroom! Things were damaged and torn. To many students, school is their safe haven. A place where they have structure and a routine. To some students, school is the cleanest place they have. I take pride in creating a nurturing and calming environment for my students, and I want to use this horrible incident to create a brand-new inviting space for my scholars. The items that were damaged are materials that we use every day during instruction, and the children refer to them during independent work time. The materials must be replaced sooner rather than later!

I am requesting cardstock, chart paper, new borders, nameplates, visual posters, anchor charts, and bulletin board materials that will replace those that were damaged or lost. This will help our room return to its original state full of visuals to help my awesome kids succeed. This project would mean the world to my students who view school as their second home. Please consider supporting this special project. Thank you!

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Charlotte, NC
Grades PreK-2
Literacy
Visual Arts
Traditional School
Art Supplies
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Keels Highland Renaissance Academy Grades PreK-2

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More than three‑quarters of 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Shimmer Pop | Pre-Printed Classroom Decor Bundle | Decor To Your Door | Schoolgirl Style • Schoolgirl Style $199.99 1 $199.99

Materials cost			$199.99
Vendor shipping charges			$9.99
Sales tax			$15.60
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.00
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$258.58
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$45.63
Total project goal			$304.21
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$304.21
2 Donors			-$202.81
Donations toward project cost			-$172.39
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$30.42
match offer			-$101.40
Match offer toward project cost			-$86.19
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.21
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

A Cozy and Comfy Kinder Classroom!

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

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