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Mrs. Hughes from Merrillville, IN is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhance Our Classroom Environment!

Help me give my students new supplies and furniture to create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hughes's classroom raised $406

This project is fully funded

My Project

My name is Mrs. Hughes and I have been teaching 1st grade for 5 years (coming up to 6) at Jonas E Salk Elementary School. I have my bachelors degree in elementary education; as well as, special education. I am extremely passionate about my job and my students.

Many of our classrooms come with the minimal furniture and supplies for a publicly funded classroom.

I am hoping to enhance our supplies and furniture to create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment.

I am so grateful to donors like you all that help make a difference in our children's education. It truly means so much to have your support. It takes a village to create a safe environment for students to learn and with your support we can make that possible!

Mrs. Hughes Jonas E Salk Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Merrillville, IN 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Outus 24 Pcs Macaron Color Plastic Cubby Bins with Self Adhesive Labels Stackable Classroom Book Bin Toy Storage Tub Organizer Container Box 11.6 x 7.7 Inch for Library Preschool Office Home, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
MINTWOOD Design Extra Large 22 x 14 Inch Rainbow Blanket Basket for Colorful Room Decor, Playroom & Classroom Storage Basket, Decorative Cotton Rope Basket, Toy Storage Baskets & Bins, Pastel Rainbow • Amazon Business $33.95 2 $67.90
Crayola© Washable Paint - Set of 12 Pints • Nasco $43.00 1 $43.00
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Wired Class Headphones Set for Kids School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds(White) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Ashley Productions? Magnetic Border, Black, 12 Feet Per Pack, 6 Packs (ASH10188-6) • Quill.com $36.35 1 $36.35
Fabric Storage Cubes for Cube Storage Organizer - 8 Pack Heavy Duty Black Storage Bins With Labels - 11 Inch Cube Storage Bin, Use As Clothes Storage Baskets For Shelves Or Closet Storage Organizer • Amazon Business $22.94 1 $22.94

Materials cost

$290.17

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$344.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.79

Total project goal

$405.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $405.26

1 Donor

-$362.60

Donations toward project cost

-$344.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$42.66

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 $0.00

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