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Ms. Nettie M. Parks from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clipboards: The Ultimate Tool for Students on the Go!

Help me give my students clipboards with storage! The clipboards will help them stay organized and facilitate them moving into small groups with all of their materials ready to go!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nettie M. Parks's classroom raised $536

This project is fully funded

My Project

My 3rd graders work super hard in class, learning new things and having fun every year! Sometimes to make learning even better, we need a few extra tools. That's where clipboards come in. Clipboards are like portable desks that we can use anywhere in the classroom or even outside! This flexibility can enhance their learning experiences and make learning more engaging.

Using clipboards empowers kids to work independently.

They can write, draw, or complete tasks without needing a desk or table. This fosters a sense of responsibility and self-reliance among students as they manage their own learning space.

Clipboards provide a flat, stable surface for writing or drawing. Having the additional storage space in the clipboards will help kids keep their papers and writing tools organized and prevents them from getting lost or mixed up with others. It encourages tidiness and promotes good study habits.

With enough clipboards, we can do activities outside, like science experiments or reading in the fresh air. We can use them during art class to draw and color without needing a table. They help us stay organized and focused on our work, which is super important.

Holding a clipboard can make tasks feel more official and important to kids. It can also make activities more enjoyable, especially if they involve moving around or working in different environments. This increased engagement can lead to better retention of information and a more positive attitude towards learning.

Ms. Nettie M. Parks Walt Disney Magnet School Grades 3-5

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

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.

Chicago, IL 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sooez Glitter Clipboard with Storage, Cute Clip Boards 8.5x11 with Storage, Sparkle Plastic Clipboard Folder for Women, Nurse Accessories Essentials, Office & School Supplies, Letter Size A4, Blue • Amazon Business $11.98 35 $419.30

Materials cost

$419.30

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$455.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.40

Total project goal

$535.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$535.99

7 Donors

-$335.06

Donations toward project cost

-$298.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.76

match offer

-$185.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$157.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.88

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$0.00

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