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Ms. Mervilus from Immokalee, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfort and Organization for a Focused Year of Learning

Help me give my students Notebooks to support daily writing. Filing cart to keep materials organized and accessible .Pencil pouches so students can keep their supplies neat and ready. Cushions to create a cozy reading and calm-down corner.

  • $785 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Help me create a well-organized and cozy classroom where students can focus, feel comfortable, and thrive every day.

My students are energetic, curious, and always ready to learn.

To help them stay organized and focused, we need basic supplies that will make a big difference in their daily classroom experience.

We’re asking for:

• Notebooks to support daily writing and reflection

• Filing boxes to keep materials organized and accessible

• Pencil pouches so students can keep their supplies neat and ready

• Cushions to create a cozy reading and calm-down corner

These simple items will help students take ownership of their learning space, reduce distractions, and create a classroom environment that supports both academic and emotional growth.

Your donation will directly impact our classroom and help set the tone for a successful school year. Thank you for considering a gift to our students!

Ms. Mervilus Lake Trafford Elementary 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.

Immokalee, FL 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

45 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Composition Notebooks, School Supplies, Notebooks for School, College Ruled Paper, 9-3/4 x 7-1/2 Inches, School Comp Book, Black Marble Covers, 100 Lined Sheets, 12 per Pack (63796) • Amazon Business $19.42 15 $291.30
Crayola Broad Line Markers - Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 256 • Blick Art Materials $85.26 1 $85.26
Honey-Can-Do Rolling Storage Cart and Organizer with 12 Plastic Drawers • Amazon Business $79.73 1 $79.73
Gerrii 12 Pieces Classroom Floor Cushions with Handles Flexible Floor Seating Cushions Pillows for Kids in Home School Classroom Kindergarten Daycare Nursery(Vivid Color) • Amazon Business $68.99 1 $68.99
EOOUT 36pcs Mesh Zipper Pouches for Organizing, Zipper Bags, 16x11 Inches Large Puzzle Bags, 12 Colors Storage Bag Zipper File Bags for Office Supplies • Amazon Business $21.59 2 $43.18
samstar 2 Pack Hanging File Organizer, Mesh File Folder Box Filing Box File Cabinet Organizer Storage Boxes, Letter Size • Amazon Business $35.57 1 $35.57
Pendaflex Glow 5-Tab Hanging File Folders Letter Size Multicolor 25/Box (81672) • Staples $23.04 1 $23.04

Materials cost

$627.07

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$666.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.61

Total project goal

$784.09

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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