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Mrs. Engelkes from Rapid City, SD is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Necessities!

Help me give my students and classroom some of the basics for success!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Engelkes's classroom raised $705

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am going to be a first year teacher starting in August! I am learning about what style of organization works for me and what tools of engagement work for my students! My list contains some of the basics such as whiteboards, markers, erasers, books, and more!

My goal is to provide some of the basic needs in my classroom to take away the financial stress parents in my area encounter!

I also want my classroom to feel like a safe place where they know they can comfortably come to me and say "I don't have xyz," and know I will have it for them!

My students are special to me because they are my first class! These are the kids I will get to tell stories about for years: how they helped me grow, become a better teacher and supporter, and the impact we made on each others lives!

Mrs. Engelkes General Beadle 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.

Rapid City, SD 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

60 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids 5-Compartment Easy to Reach Book Display, Classroom Storage, Natural • Amazon Business $107.99 1 $107.99
Honey Can Do 15-Drawer Metal Rolling Storage Cart, White CRT-09106 White • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
30 Pack Whiteboard Clipboards, Dry Erase Front Surface with Low Profile Clip, Designed for Classroom and Business Use, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $43.55 1 $43.55
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 500 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $37.96 1 $37.96
HBlife 2 Pcs Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, White • Amazon Business $33.89 1 $33.89
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Sketch Pencils, Green • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Syantek Remote Control Outlet Wireless Light Switch for Household Appliances, Expandable Remote Light Switch Kit, Up to 100 ft Range, FCC Certified, ETL Listed, White (5 Outlets + 2 Remotes) • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Lincia 2 Pcs Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Metal Floating Magnetic Book Display Shelf for Teacher Office(17 x 2.4 x 2 Inch,White) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
Fill a Bucket Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.95 1 $10.95
Tmtains 8Pcs Teacher Stamps for Classroom Self-inking Stamps for Teachers Funny Personalized Teacher Stamps for Grading Office Teacher Supplies for Classroom Elementary Homework Reward with Bonus Tray • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
6 Pads Lined Sticky Notes Post,4x6 Inches,Super Stick it ,Bright Color ,45 Sheets/Pads, Self-Adhesive memo for School , Office & Home, Multicolor • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$531.12

Vendor shipping charges

$0.55

Sales tax

$29.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$598.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.68

Total project goal

$704.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$704.53

2 Donors

-$299.43

Donations toward project cost

-$299.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$352.26

Match offers toward project cost

-$299.42

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.84

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.84

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$0.00

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