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Mrs. Hayley Waalen from Marysville, WA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Writers: Revamping Our Classroom Writing Center

Help me give my students a revamped writing center! Our current setup is falling apart, hindering their ability to access essential writing tools. Donate to help replace our broken shelves and upgrade our supply organization.

  • $365 goal

This project expired on June 27, 2024.

This project expired on June 27, 2024.

My Project

Calling all supporters of education! Join us in empowering our exceptional 2nd Grade Writers! Your donations will directly impact these young writers by replacing a broken shelf and upgrading supply organizers in our classroom writing center.

With these improvements, students will have easier access to essential writing tools, fostering creativity, organization, and independence in their writing endeavors.

Your support will create a more conducive environment for their growth and development as confident writers. Together, let's provide them with the resources they need to succeed!

Please consider donating and sharing this post to help spread the word! Every contribution makes a difference in the lives of these remarkable students. Thank you for supporting education.

Mrs. Hayley Waalen Lakewood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Marysville, WA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Childcraft Tabletop Writing Supplies Center, 21-1/4 x 12 x 12-3/8 Inches - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $146.96 1 $146.96
Way Basics 24.8 H 4 Cubby Bookcase Stackable Organizer and Modern Eco Storage Shelf White (WB-4CUBE-2-WE) • Staples $67.24 1 $67.24

Materials cost

$214.20

Vendor shipping charges

$44.09

Sales tax

$18.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$310.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.75

Total project goal

$364.99

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