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Ms. Goode from Minooka IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Year in Fifth Grade

Help me give my students all the items they need to start off the year right!

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Welcome to my classroom cart! Here, you'll find a plethora of materials carefully selected to support students across multiple subject areas. The cart includes bins for organization, essential for keeping our classroom tidy and efficient. Additionally, there are books to help kickstart our classroom library, offering a range of reading materials to engage and inspire young minds. Lastly, there are art materials, providing students with the tools to unleash their creativity and explore their artistic talents. As a first-year fifth-grade teacher, I'm excited to embark on this journey with my students. Your support in helping me acquire these materials will ensure that our classroom is not only organized but also vibrant and engaging. Thank you for being a part of this exciting chapter!

Ms. Goode
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Leinuosen 8 Pack Classroom Paper Trays Hold A4 Paper Toy Handicrafts Colorful Turn in Trays Classroom Storage Baskets Also for Library, Office, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom (Dark Color) • Amazon Business $45.99 2 $91.98
Crayola Combo Classpack - Regular Size Crayons and Non-Washable Markers, Pkg of 256 • Blick Art Materials $65.10 1 $65.10
Ticonderoga Original No 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 240 - Wood • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 5 Mil 100/Pack (TP5854-100) • Staples $25.73 2 $51.46
Really Good Stuff - 163999 Four-Equal-Compartment Caddies, Set of 6, Assorted Colors – Plastic Caddy Organizers with Built-in Handles and Stackable Design, Classroom Storage Made Easy • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Capstone Press Sports Illustrated Kids: Action Packed Graphic Novels Level K- Set of 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $42.26 1 $42.26
Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles: The Complete Series: Books 1-6 (Minecraft Woosdword Chronicles) • Amazon Business $34.97 1 $34.97
Marbrasse 5 Tier Paper Organizer Letter Tray, Mesh Desk File Organizer with Handle, Paper Sorter Desk Organizer for Home Office Supplies(Black) • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
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
Mr Sketch Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Scents and Colors, Set of 22 • School Specialty $17.24 1 $17.24
Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book 4-Book Box Set: Books 1-4 • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Swingline Stapler, 25 Sheet Capacity, Optima 25, Jam Free, Reduced Effort, Soft Grip, Blue and Gray (66404) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Ivy and Bean's Treasure Box: (Beginning Chapter Books, Funny Books for Kids, Kids Book Series) (Ivy + Bean) • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
Crayola Clicks Retractable Marker Set - Set of 10, Assorted Colors • Blick Art Materials $12.79 1 $12.79
The Day the Crayons Quit • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 24 lb/89 gsm, Tropical 5-Color Assortment, 100 Sheets, Yellow • School Specialty $5.02 1 $5.02

Materials cost

$525.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.22

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$571.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.83

Total project goal

$672.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $672.19

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 $672.19

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