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Mrs. Charipar from Cedar Rapids IA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Binding Us Together

Help me give my students 1 inch binders to store all of their classroom writing assignments.

  • $242 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

I want to guarantee that all my students are successful in and out of the classroom. I realize we are in the digital age, but I am still old school and like students to pre-write and complete rough drafts before using a computer. I have the privilege of having students for a two period block. This really gives me a chance to get to know them better and focus on their needs. I want each student to have a binder to keep their writing items organized.

In addition, my students are bright, hard working, kind and are compassionate.

I have numerous students with individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504s. These students come from a variety of backgrounds and situations. I want to be able to provide my students all necessary items to reach success.

My Project

Currently, my students keep all of their materials in a plastic sleeve and I hold onto them in a binder. Because about 50% of my students have some type of learning support- holding onto their work has been helpful in keeping their stuff organized.

I want to provide each student with a binder to keep their writing sleeves organized.

By starting off the school year teaching students to organize their materials in one area, it will help them to be successful. In addition, storing materials in my classroom will save time for those students who tend to misplace items frequently.

Mrs. Charipar
Grades 6-8
  • Harding Middle School
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 90 students.

    6 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Samsill Economy 3 Ring View Binder, 1 Inch Round Ring – Holds 225 Sheets, PVC-Free / Non-Stick Customizable Cover, Black, 24 Pack • Amazon Business $53.90 3 $161.70

Materials cost

$161.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$11.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$205.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.21

Total project goal

$241.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$241.42

4 Donors

-$120.00

Donations toward project cost

-$103.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

match offer

-$119.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$101.71

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.95

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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$0.00

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