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Mrs. Mikesell from Charlotte, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Catching the Literacy Bug Early!

Help me give my students a literacy rich learning environment to foster their joy of learning to read!

  • $392 goal

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My Project

I have a class of energetic, enthusiastic, and amazing students! Our school is a Title I school where most students come from low-income or poverty-stricken homes or living in a hotel. All of the students receive free breakfast and lunch. Most are English Language Learners, while some have special needs. These students come to school eager to learn every day with big smiles on their faces, regardless of their circumstances. I am so lucky to have them in my class and it brings me so much joy teaching them!

These materials will allow me to continue to provide a literacy rich learning environment by incorporating these phonics materials into the learning stations.

With most of my students being English Language Learners they struggle with learning to read. With your help these activities will provide support to foster their literacy needs in small group and independently. Also, having visuals to refer to helps my language learners tremendously.

Mrs. Mikesell Hickory Grove Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Charlotte, NC 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

19 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
12 Pack Chair Pockets for Classroom, 16.5 x 19 inch Chair Back Buddy Pocket Chart, 6 Different Colors Student Stool Organizer with 3 Pockets & Name Tags Store Kids Children Book School • Amazon Business $45.99 2 $91.98
Lincia 24 Pcs Name Plate Holder for Desk Self Adhesive and Removable Nameplate Stand Sign Name Tag Desk Plate with Pen Holder and Back Adhesive for School Classroom Door, 1.5 x 12 x 1 Inch, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $89.79 1 $89.79
Lakeshore CVC Words Giant Activity Dice • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
hand2mind Beginning Word Builder (94478) • Quill.com $16.59 1 $16.59
36 Pack Name Plates for Classroom Desks, Kindergarten Name Tags & Desk Tapes for Back to School Supplies, Self Adhesive (36 PVC Quality) • Amazon Business $7.91 2 $15.82
Graduation Crowns • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Hapyland Sight Words Flash Cards Kindergarten with Wooden Box, Preschool Kindergarten Learning Activities, Educational Toys for Kids 3-7, Montessori Toys for 4 Year Old, Spelling Games CVC Word Games • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Young, Talented & Black: Coloring Book for Boys Aged 3-7| Inspiring Careers & Occupation for the Imagination| Great resource for young, gifted and black kids|Over 30 coloring pages | Size 8.5x11 • Amazon Business $8.14 1 $8.14
Kindergarten Graduation Party Decorations Backdrop Preschool Graduate Banner for Kids Pre-K Congrats Grad Background Class of 2022 Ceremony Supplies Congratulations Grad School Prom Party Favors • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79

Materials cost

$277.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$332.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.74

Total project goal

$391.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $391.59

3 Donors

-$391.59

Donations toward project cost

-$332.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.74

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