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Mrs. Stark from Rancho Cordova, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bright Minds: Equipping Students with Notebooks and Folders

Help me give my students notebooks and folders to help students stay organized and prepared for class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Stark's classroom raised $444

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project is aimed at securing essential learning tools, specifically notebooks and folders, to further enhance the educational journey of students in my classroom. As we strive to create an environment conducive to growth and learning, providing each student with their own set of notebooks ensures they have a dedicated space to document their thoughts, ideas, and assignments. This project will also fund folders for keeping students' assignments and handouts organized. Folders play a crucial role in fostering responsibility and accountability, as students learn to manage and keep track of their academic materials.

These notebooks and folders not only promote organizational skills but also serve as a valuable resource for students to review and reflect on their academic progress.

This initiative aims to bridge any resource gaps that students in our classroom may face, ensuring that all students, regardless of economic constraints, have access to the fundamental tools needed for a successful and enriching learning experience. Your support in this project will contribute significantly to creating a positive and well-equipped educational environment for these bright minds.

Mrs. Stark W.E. Mitchell Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Rancho Cordova, CA View local requests

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

200 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wiekyze Poly Envelope 12 Pcs Document Envelopes with Snap Button Quality Clear Document Folder for A4 Size (Green) • Amazon Business $13.99 16 $223.84
Gwybkq A5 Lined Kraft Composition Notebooks Bulk 40 Pcs(5.5x8.3) College Ruled,Journal Notebook for Women Girls College Students Office School Supplies, 60 Pages/30 Sheets • Amazon Business $17.99 5 $89.95

Materials cost

$313.79

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$28.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$377.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.57

Total project goal

$443.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$443.78

4 Donors

-$213.06

Donations toward project cost

-$196.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.96

match offer

-$213.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$181.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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