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Ms. Safford from Worcester, MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Being Prepared & Ready to Learn in ESL

Help me give my students Chromebook chargers, educational games, and tools for classroom organization.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Safford's classroom raised $418

This project is fully funded

My Project

The students in my ESL class are eager to learn, grow, and achieve their academic goals, but they face unique challenges. As they work to master English while keeping up with their other subjects, having the right tools in the classroom is necessary for their success.

I am seeking support to provide essential materials like chargers for their Chromebooks, language games to make learning fun and interactive, and organizational tools to keep our classroom running smoothly.

These resources will help ensure that students stay engaged, keep up with their work, and build their language skills in a supportive and well-equipped environment.

By investing in these resources, you’ll be making a direct impact on the lives of these students who are striving to overcome language barriers and build brighter futures.

Thank you for considering a donation to support my students!

Project tagged as

Worcester, MA
Grades 9-12
English Language Learning
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Safford South High Community School Grades 9-12

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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Phrase It ESL English Grammar Dice Game for Teachers and Students • Amazon Business $14.49 4 $57.96

Chromebook-Charger, USB-C-Laptop-Charger 45W 65W Fast Charging for Lenovo HP Dell Samsung Asus Acer Google Computer Laptops Chargers Type C AC Adapter Long Power Cord 11ft • Amazon Business $12.79 4 $51.16

Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 10 Cubes, 56 Tissues Per Box • Amazon Business $15.48 2 $30.96

DALTACK Desk Organizers Magazine Binder Folder Holder with 5 Vertical Compartments File Organizer for Office Home School Organization, Metal Mesh, Golden Yellow • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Bright Creations 6 Pack Plastic Turn In Paper Trays for Classroom, Colorful Storage Bin Basket Organizers for School Supplies, 6 Colors (10 x 13.5 In) • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79

MaxGear File Organizer Box, Acrylic Hanging File Folder Organizer for Letter Size, Portable File Box with Handles, Desktop Clear Hanging Folder Organizer File Crate for Office Home • Amazon Business $20.57 1 $20.57

Desk Organizer Tray - Letter Tray in Black Metal Mesh for Organizing Files, Papers, Bills, Folders, Letters, Binders, and More. Desktop Paper Tray Rack for Home, Office, or School … (5 Tier - New) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Amazon Basics Aqua Letter Size Hanging File Folders, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $13.30 1 $13.30

1005 ESL Conversation Questions: For Teenagers and Adults (ESL Conversation and Discussion Questions) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Lemical Desktop Expanding File Holder 13 Rainbow Pockets Portable File Folder A4 File Organizer Self Standing 24 Tab Accordion File Folder with Cloud-Shape Handle High Capacity Filling • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

English for Everyone: English Grammar Practice Book: An ESL Beginner Grammar Workbook for Adults • Amazon Business $11.43 1 $11.43

U Brands Mesh Steel Desktop Hanging File Holder, Letter Size, 12.4" x 9.53" x 5.5", Black - 457U00-06 • Amazon Business $10.67 1 $10.67

Binder Clips, 100PCS Large Binder Clips Assorted Sizes, Medium Small Binder Clips for Paperwork, Bulldog Clips, Office Clips, Paper Clamps, Colorful Binder Clips for Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Magnetic File Holder - Magnetic Paper Holder, Pocket Organizer Office Supplies Storage Mail Organizer for Notebooks,Planners,Letter (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69

DSTELIN Binder Clips Paper Clamps Assorted Sizes 100 Count (Black), X Large, Large, Medium, Small, X Small and Micro, 6 Sizes in One Pack, Meet Your Different Using Needs. • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Scotch Duct Tape 1.88 x 20 yds. Pink (920-PNK-C) • Staples $6.44 1 $6.44

Materials cost			$319.91
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.80
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$354.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$62.60
Total project goal			$417.31
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$417.31
5 Donors			-$362.89
Donations toward project cost			-$312.21
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$50.68
match offer			-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.50
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$4.42
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Being Prepared & Ready to Learn in ESL

This project is fully funded

My Project

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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.

Equity Focus

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

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Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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