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Ms. Butts from Wahiawa, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Minds: Tools for Creativity, Focus, and Engagement

Help me give my students essential classroom tools such as privacy dividers for focused work, art supplies, and organizational materials to enhance learning and engagement.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Butts's classroom raised $748

This project is fully funded

My Project

I absolutely love how curious, creative, and eager my 6th-grade students are to explore new ideas and challenge themselves daily. They come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their unique perspective to our classroom. Despite the challenges they may face, they are always ready to learn and collaborate, making our classroom a space full of energy and discovery.

The resources I’m requesting will enhance both their academic and social-emotional growth.

The adjustable podium will allow for flexible learning spaces, letting me move around the classroom and interact with students during small group work. In addition, students will use the podium as we engage in public speaking activities throughout English Language Arts class. The privacy dividers will help them focus during independent tasks, reducing distractions and building test-taking skills. Supplies like the colored pencils, pencils, and mechanical pencils will fuel their creativity during art projects and assignments. Tools like the balance board and blue light blocking glasses will support their physical and mental well-being, helping students who need sensory breaks or eye strain relief from screen time.

My goal for this project is to create an engaging and adaptable learning environment where every student feels supported and empowered to do their best work. These resources will help address their varied needs—whether it's concentration, creativity, or movement—ensuring they have what it takes to succeed.

My students are special because they never give up. They embrace challenges, support one another, and find joy in learning every day. With your help, I can provide them with the tools they need to thrive academically and emotionally!

Ms. Butts Major Sheldon Wheeler 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.

Wahiawa, HI View local requests

More than a third 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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JOY worker Height Adjustable Rolling Laptop Desk with Shelf,Mobile Standing Desk,Pneumatic Mobile Laptop Table with Wheels for Couch Home Office School,Holds Up to 22lbs,Black • Amazon Business $168.99 1 $168.99
Trodat Printy Economy Self-Inking Do It Yourself, Customizable Message or Address Stamp, Impression Size: 3/4 x 1-7/8 Inches, Black (5915) (USS5915) • Amazon Business $31.99 2 $63.98
Classroom Desk Dividers for Students Test Privacy Folders for Better Focus Overall Size 13" x 20" x 17" Study Cardboard for School Testing (Brown, 30 Pcs) • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 500 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $37.96 1 $37.96
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 240/Carton (68-8024) • Staples $33.76 1 $33.76
BIC Mechanical Pencils Xtra Comfort - With Erasers Fine Point 0.5mm -80 Count Pack Assorted Colors Bulk for School or Office Supplies (AST-2) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Monotremp Book Lights for Reading at Night in Bed, 80 Hours Runtime LED Book Light Rechargeable, 3 Brightness Levels × 3 Color Temperatures, 1.3 oz Lightweight Reading Lights for Books in Bed • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Scotch Painter's Tape Original Multi-Surface Painter's Tape, Blue, Paint Tape Protects Surfaces and Removes Easily, Multi-Surface Painting Tape for Indoor and Outdoor Use, 0.94 Inches x 60 Yards, 6 Rolls • Amazon Business $19.61 1 $19.61
Snack Jar? Starlight Mints, 5 lbs. (MYS23909) • Quill.com $18.99 1 $18.99
Magnetic Dry Erase Pockets by Two Point (10-Pack) - 10 x 14 in - Portrait Clear Plastic Sleeves for Paper, Shop Ticket Holders, Job Ticket Holders, Clear Paper Sleeves, Dry Erase Sleeves • Amazon Business $18.55 1 $18.55
MIGSIR 6 Pack Blue Light Blocking Glasses for Computer Gaming, Fashion Fake Anti Eye Strain Eyeglasses for Women Men (6 Pack Mix-06) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Yes4All Versatile Wooden Wobble Balance Board, Balance Trainer for Physical Therapy, Standing Desk, Core Training, Exercise Balance Stability Trainer • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, 7.5 Inch Oversize Countdown Timer Clock for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Time Management Tool with Magnetic Backing(Taupe) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
12 Pack Double Sided Tape Roller, Scrapbooking Tape, Permanent Adhesive Tape Dispenser Runner for Crafts and Arts Projects, Photo-Safe • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Coin Battery Lithium 3 V Pack of 4 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.07 1 $11.07
DIYMAG Magnetic Tape, 3 Rolls Magnetic Strip with Strong Self Adhesive Flexible Magnet Tape Roll for Craft DIY Projects, Whiteboards and Fridge Organization, 1/2" Wide x 1/14" Thick x 30Ft • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
SIJIANKE2 Pack Telescopic Teachers Pointer,Teaching Pointer,Hand Pointer Extendable Telescopic Retractable Pointer Classroom Whiteboard Pointer Handheld Presenter • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers Cap Erasers Eraser Tops Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser School Studying Supplies for Teachers Eraser Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$557.89

Vendor shipping charges

$14.85

Sales tax

$24.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$635.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.18

Total project goal

$747.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$747.84

1 Donor

-$747.84

Donations toward project cost

-$635.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.18

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$0.00

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