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Ms. Burke from Los Angeles, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First We Organize, Then We Read, Last We Succeed!

Help me give my students handmade individualized readers in an organized and easily accessible space with cubby bins, a binding machine, and a charging station.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Burke's classroom raised $346

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are motivated and ready to read, and I aim to keep our environment tidy and organized. The only problem I find is that it is hard to find books that are at their individualized reading level. In addition, I love keeping our classroom tidy and organized. I have found that the more organized our space is, the more productive we all are! We are in need of organizing bins, file holders, and labels. We are also in need of a small charging station for our Chromebooks that we use daily.

Teaching reading is individualized.

With our very own simple binding machine, we can easily print stories that are fun, interesting, and most importantly at each student's individual reading level. We are also in need of the sturdy paper, laminating pouches and binding coils to make the books.

Having an organized space where books and materials can be easily found is key to classroom management. If we have sturdy bins with labels our new individualized readers will be organized and accessible to everyone. The more clear and organized things are, the easier students are able to quickly find what they need. Our space helps to keep all of us on task and learning.

Lastly, we have been in need of a small charging station to house our Chromebooks. As I mentioned above, keeping our classroom as organized as possible helps us excel at all we do!

Ms. Burke Eagle Rock Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
12 Pieces Plastic Cubby Bins Office Kids Storage Container Kids Toy Storage Organizer Bins with 1 Pack Self Adhesive Label for Classroom Office Home (Fresh Colors, 11.6 x 7.7 x 4.9 Inch) • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
MAKEASY Binding Machine for LTR / A4, 21-Hole, Manual Paper Punch Binder, Book Binding Materials Kit with 100PCS 3/8'' PVC Comb Bindings Spines • Amazon Business $46.50 1 $46.50
USB Charging Station 10-Port USB Charging Hub Family-Sized Smart Multi USB Charger Ports for Multiple Devices Tablet Laptop • Amazon Business $20.39 2 $40.78
IRIS USA 6.7 Qt. Plastic Storage Container Bin with Latching Lid, 12 Pack, Stackable Nestable Shoe Box Tote Shoebox Closet Organization School Art Supplies - Clear • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
1InTheOffice Desk Step Sorter - 7 Compartments (2 pack) • Amazon Business $16.28 1 $16.28
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 100-Pack • Amazon Business $12.05 1 $12.05
48 Pieces Magnetic Dry Erase Labels Reusable Name Tag Label Plate Writable Erasable Magnetic Stickers for Whiteboard Lockers Fridge Home Office Classroom 8 Colors (1 x 3 Inch) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Amazon Basics Plastic Binding Comb, 100 Pcs/Box,19-Holes, 3/8 in (10 mm), 60 Sheets • Amazon Business $10.20 1 $10.20
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5” x 11”, 65 lb / 176 gsm, "Spectrum" 25-Color Assortment, 75 Sheets (80944-01) • Amazon Business $9.70 1 $9.70
Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, White, 75 Sheets (90905-02) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79

Materials cost

$238.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$293.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.82

Total project goal

$345.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $345.46

2 Donors

-$180.82

Donations toward project cost

-$161.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.62

Matching donations from our partners

-$155.81

Match offers toward project cost

-$132.44

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.37

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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 $0.00

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