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Mrs. Smith from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A New Library for Second Grade!

Help me give my students a brighter, newer, and much better organized classroom library!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Smith's classroom raised $512

This project is fully funded

My Project

My job is to help students fall in love with reading. Having access to many different books is a great way to foster their love for reading. I have many books, but students need stronger, more sturdy bookshelves. I would use this shelf to house the many novels I have.

These bookshelves will make all of my books easily accessible and enticing to my growing readers.

These shelves will be critical to not only keeping my classroom organized and welcoming, but also in building each student's love for reading.

I have used many book shelves in the past, however none of the are able to organize our books in the best way for my students.

Mrs. Smith George W Nebinger Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Philadelphia, PA 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 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Union & Scale Essentials 3 Shelf 45 H Laminate Bookcase White (UN56976) • Staples $97.99 3 $293.97
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $74.69 1 $74.69
Evan-Moor Daily Science, Grade 2 • Amazon Business $13.66 1 $13.66
24 Pack Square Magnetic Mini Dry Erase Board Erasers for Teachers, Classroom Whiteboard, School Supplies, Bulk (4 Colors, 1.96 x .74 in) • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
Mini Clothes Pins for Photo, Small Colored Clothespins 100 Pack Wooden Rainbow Colorful Picture Clips with 32 FT String for Crafts, Little Baby Shower, Display Artwork, Hanging Decorative Tiny Cards • Amazon Business $7.75 1 $7.75

Materials cost

$398.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$434.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.72

Total project goal

$511.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$511.46

8 Donors

-$431.46

Donations toward project cost

-$366.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.72

match offer

-$80.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

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$0.00

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