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Ms. Bourckel from Williamsport, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Comfort and Creativity in ELA

Help me give my students a calming and positive space with a colorful carpet, soft lighting, and headphones, as well as materials to showcase their creativity!

  • $645 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

My Project

This year I am moving to a new school and switching from middle school to high school. Help me make my new space a place that looks and feels comfortable so students can relax and grow!

A colorful carpet and soft lighting will make a great reading nook.

Headphones will allow students to block out distraction and listen to audio books, or jam quietly to music while writing.

Teaching high school is a new chapter for me and I am excited to meet my new students and share an engaging space with them.

Ms. Bourckel Williamsport High School Grades 9-12

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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 half 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

Never Before Funded 100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
STARUIA Sun 8x10 Washable Area Rugs for Living Room, Non-Slip Backing Large Boho Rainbow Nursery kids Area Rug for Bedroom, Carpet Rug for Dining Guest Room Classroom Office Nursery Kids(Color,8'x10') • Amazon Business $129.34 1 $129.34
addlon Floor Lamp for Living Room with Remote, Dimmable Standing lamp with Linen lampshade for Bedroom, Office, Lamps with 9W LED Bulb Included - Brass Gold with Beige Shade • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.66 6 $51.96
Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $25.10 2 $50.20
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Wired Class Headphones Set for Kids School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
RGB Corner LED Lamp - Music Sync Color Changing Light for Home, Game Room, Bedroom Decor - DIY Color & Scene Mode • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Artline Poster Markers - 4 mm Tip, Metallic Colors, Set of 4 • Blick Art Materials $14.39 1 $14.39
Be Kind To Your Mind Poster, Living Room Wall Decor, Cerebrum Flowers, Brain Art, Mental Health Wall Art, Flowers Brain Art, Vintage Wall Decor, Ready for Framing (11X14 INCH) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
MaxGear Magnetic Pen Holder, 2 Pack Mesh Pencil Holder for Desk Storage Basket Organizer Marker Holder - Extra Strong Magnets Perfect for Locker Accessories, Refrigerator, Whiteboard, School Office • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
Decorably 12 Modern Figurative Language Posters for Classroom, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Educational English Classroom Posters High School • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Harloon 11 Pcs Element of English Language and Literature Posters English Teacher's Poster Educational Art Print Literary Terms Classroom Decor Language Educational Poster for Middle High School Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Decorably 24 Genre Posters for Classroom, 8x10in Matte-Laminated Educational Literature Posters for English Classroom • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Everyone Is Welcome Diversity Bulletin Board Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (30075/30072) • Staples $7.99 1 $7.99
Greenery Affirmation Station Bulletin Board Set Classroom Decorations Simply Boho Eucalyptus Motivational Posters You Are Positive Affirmations Cutouts Farmhouse Inspirational for Classroom Wall Decor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Method All-Purpose Cleaner Pink Grapefruit 28 Oz. (00010) • Staples $5.74 1 $5.74

Materials cost

$481.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.45

Sales tax

 $28.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$547.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.67

Total project goal

$644.48

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