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Mrs. Wooten from Alamo GA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Minds: Supporting First Grade Learning with Essential Supplies.

Help me give my students furniture for our classroom, so I can start a classroom library. First grade also needs seat sacks, and supplies to make our classroom an engaging and fun environment.

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My Project

I am very excited to begin my first year as a teacher. My classroom would benefit from a library. For this to be possible, I need to purchase furniture for our classroom, as well as seat sacks for the students. Our school has tables that allow students to collaborate with their peers, but during testing, students also require testing centers. My goal for my first year of teaching is to make my classroom an engaging and enjoyable learning environment for my students. In order to achieve this, I kindly request your assistance in providing essential supplies. Your contribution will have a significant impact on their education. I appreciate your consideration.

Best regards.

Ashley Wooten

Mrs. Wooten
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Single-Sided Book Display, Classroom Bookshelf, White Wash • Amazon Business $112.76 1 $112.76
Kids Toy Storage Organizer, 5-Section Bookshelf for Organizing Books Toys, Wooden Storage Cabinet Daycare Furniture for School, Classroom Playroom, Nursery, Kindergarten (White) • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Junkin 32 Pcs Classroom Privacy Boards for Student Easy Carry Plastic Desks Folders Shields Test Dividers with 40 Colorful Name Labels for School Study Reduces Distractions 15x17.3x15 Inch (Colorful) • Amazon Business $83.79 1 $83.79
Chapou 24 Pcs Chair Pockets for Classrooms Bulk Large Desk Seat Pockets Chair Storage Organizer Bag Chair Back Buddy Pocket Chart Student Chairs Sack with Name Tag Slot for Home School Supplies • Amazon Business $73.79 1 $73.79
Really Good Stuff 164167 Really Good Stuff Classroom Mail Center - 27 Slots, Black • Amazon Business $72.34 1 $72.34
EAI Education Classroom Supply Caddies for Classroom, Office and Home, No Sharp Edges, Stackable, 9 1/4" L 9" W 5" H, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 • Amazon Business $47.45 1 $47.45
Ballucci File Organizer Paper Sorter, 5 Tier Adjustable Shelves Office Desk Organizer, 13 5/8" x 9 1/4" x 12", White • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Ballucci File Organizer Paper Sorter, 5 Tier Adjustable Shelves Office Desk Organizer, 13 5/8" x 9 1/4" x 12", Black • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Teacher Created Resources K, 1 5/8" Space Writing Paper, Printed, Letter 8.50" x 11", White Paper, 360Sheet • Quill.com $31.49 1 $31.49
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
Dry Erase Markers, Whiteboard Markers 16 Count White Board Markers Dry Erase, 1 Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser and 1 Magnetic Marker Organizer • Amazon Business $22.76 1 $22.76
OleFun 30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets, 10 X 14 in Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves in 10 Colors, Plastic Clear Sheet Protectors, School Teacher Supplies, Organization for Classroom Storage • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Scotch Magic Tape, Invisible, 3/4 in x 800 in, 6 Tape Rolls, Clear, Refill, Home Office and Back to School Classroom Supplies • Quill.com $15.83 1 $15.83
Teacher Stamps for Grading Motivational Teacher Self-Inking Stamp Set Encouraging Signature Stamp for Classroom Supplies 8Pcs • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Pacon Card Stock - Black, 8-1/2" x 11", Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $11.58 1 $11.58
OWLKELA Dry Erase Erasers, Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers 8 Pack, Magnetic Dry Erasers for White Board, White Board Markers Dry Erase, Ideal for Classroom, Home, Office • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
5 Magnetic Math Signs, Math Symbols Greater Than/Less Than/Equal to/Minus/Plus Math Demonstration Tool Teacher School Classroom Supplies, Numeric Relationship Understanding and Math Problem Solving • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted Dozen (30075) • Staples $8.04 1 $8.04
FashionTats Colored Paws Temporary Tattoo Multi Pack (50) | 5 Colors (10 of each) | Teacher Classroom Supplies | Skin-Safe | MADE IN USA | Removable • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
Construction Paper - 12" x 18" Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 2 $5.98
Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.49 2 $2.98

Materials cost

$729.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.40

Sales tax

 $50.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$830.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.64

Total project goal

$977.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $977.60

1 Donor

-$60.00

Donations toward project cost

-$51.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation match offer

-$60.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

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 $857.60

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