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

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A Welcoming Classroom Environment

Help me give my students an organized and welcoming classroom! My students need a photo and label printer.

  • $997 goal

This project expired on August 28, 2025.

This project expired on August 28, 2025.

My Project

Students need an organized and welcoming classroom environment. A welcoming classroom fosters a positive learning environment, increasing student engagement, reducing disruptive behavior, and boosting academic performance. With the photo printer, we will be able to personalize our classroom bulletin boards and use pictures for their projects. The HP Sprocket photo printer will help us personalize our photos and label creations in a fun and exciting new way with the HP Sprocket Panorama Photo and Label Printer.

Pictures are important because they preserve memories, capture moments in time, and can evoke emotions.

They also serve as a powerful form of communication and artistic expression, allowing us to share stories and perspectives. An organized classroom offers numerous benefits for both teachers and students, including improved academic performance, reduced distractions, enhanced focus, and better time management. A structured environment also promotes positive student behavior and fosters a sense of community. The label printer will help keep our classroom organized with labels for student cubbies, supply drawers and materials.

Ms. Herlo G.B. Swift Elementary Specialty School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

36 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP Sprocket Panorama 16.4' (5 Meter) Zink Paper Roll Sticky Backed Photo Paper Roll - White • Best Buy Education $39.99 10 $399.90
Zink 2" x 3" Premium Glossy Instant Photo Paper 20 Pack Compatible with Polaroid Snap, Snap Touch & More • Quill.com $9.74 20 $194.80
HP Sprocket Panorama Portable Instant Label Printer Photo Printer 2 x .5- 9 - Gray • Best Buy Education $129.99 1 $129.99
HP - Sprocket Portable 2" x 3" Instant Photo Printer Prints From iOS or Android Devices - Blush Pink • Best Buy Education $79.99 1 $79.99

Materials cost

$804.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$846.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.43

Total project goal

$996.18

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