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Mrs. Richard from Keaau, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Better Notebooks: Essential Tools for Student Success

Help me give my students tape dispensers and tapes, and highlighters to maintain their Interactive Notebook.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Richard's classroom raised $396

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My Project

This project seeks to provide essential classroom supplies, including highlighters, to enhance the interactive notebook experience for my 11th and 12th-grade science students. Our Title I school is committed to providing high-quality education to all students. Despite resource limitations, our students are eager learners who strongly desire to succeed. These tools will be instrumental in creating a dynamic and organized learning environment where students can effectively employ AVID note-taking, reviewing, and reflection strategies. By investing in this project, you are empowering students to become independent learners and achieve academic success.

Interactive notebooks are powerful tools that foster student engagement and ownership of their learning.

They serve as a personalized portfolio of student work, reflecting their growth and understanding of key concepts. By incorporating AVID strategies, students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills. This school year, I provided all my students with an 8.5 x 11 spiral notebook with a pocket as their science interactive notebook. However, a limited class supply for a class size of 25-30 students is a challenge.

With the acquisition of a tape dispenser and tape, and highlighters, students will be able to organize their notebooks effectively. Students will easily attach handouts, worksheets, and graphic organizers to their notebooks, creating a visually appealing and accessible resource. This will also enhance note-taking. Highlighters will enable students to identify key points, concepts, and definitions, improving comprehension and retention. The tape will allow students to secure notes, diagrams, and images, reinforcing learning and promoting visual learners. It will also facilitate review and reflection. Students can revisit past work, compare progress, and identify areas for improvement through the organized layout of their notebooks. Lastly, it will develop independence as they take ownership of their learning by actively constructing and maintaining their interactive notebooks.

Mrs. Richard Kea'au High School Grades 9-12

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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More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Classic Tape Dispenser with 10 Rolls of Tape, Sea Green/Coral • School Specialty $39.97 5 $199.85
Sharpie Pocket Highlighters | Chisel Tip Highlighters, Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $8.72 7 $61.04

Materials cost

$260.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.98

Sales tax

 $11.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$336.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.34

Total project goal

$395.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $395.60

4 Donors

-$187.63

Donations toward project cost

-$173.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

match offer

-$191.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$162.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.35

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