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Ms. Philippou from Roosevelt, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Organized Library Is a Fun Library

Help me give my students access to important items needed in the library to ensure success.

  • $321 goal

This project expired on July 20, 2025.

This project expired on July 20, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am an elementary school librarian. I requested the pencil sharpener first because mine recently broke. My students are constantly asking to sharpen their pencils and at the moment, we do not have a way to do that. I requested storage bins to store book holds so I can keep the library more organized for my students. Lastly, I requested paper because I only have access to one ream a month.

My students are special because they love visiting the library.

I want to make the library a safe and fun place for them. I also want to make sure they have everything they need to make sure their learning is a success. The use of paper worksheets, and sharpened pencils is a daily occurrence in the library.

By donating to this project, you will help ensure my students have access to all of the items that will help improve their learning and experience in the library. Thank you!

Ms. Philippou Centennial Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

470 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hammermill Premium Color Copy 8.5" x 14" Printer Paper, 28 lbs., 100/Brightness, 8 Reams/Carton (102475) • Quill.com $187.77 1 $187.77
Storex Plastic Double XL Wide Book Bins 7 x 9.2 Assorted Colors 6/Carton (71126E06C) • Staples $27.06 1 $27.06
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpeners, Colored Pencil Sharpner for 6-8mm Pencils, Fast Sharpen in 3-5s, 3 Sharpness Setting, Sharpen 10000 Times for School/Classroom/Teachers • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00

Materials cost

$238.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$272.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.07

Total project goal

$320.48

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