Fresh Start: Help Us Create an Inspiring and Updated Classroom!
Help me give my students a new updated classroom for the upcoming school year.
$521 goal
This project expired on September 11, 2025.
This project expired on September 11, 2025.
My Project
My students deserve a learning space that reflects their brilliance and potential. With your help, I want to give them an updated classroom that is welcoming, functional, and inspiring.
As a teacher, I know that the environment can make a big difference in how students feel and learn.
This project will provide updated classroom essentials like flexible seating, new organizational tools, and fresh décor that promote focus, comfort, and creativity.
Your support will transform our classroom into a space where students feel proud to learn every day. Thank you for investing in their future!
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
HBCU Alum115 students impacted
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Furinno Luder Bookcase / Book / Storage , 11-Cube, White
• Amazon Business
$55.32
1
$55.32
13 Inch Laminator Machine - 11x17 Laminator with 50 Sheets, Cold & Thermal, Built-in Paper Cutter & Corner Rounder, A3 Laminating Machine for Classroom Home School
• Amazon Business
$45.99
1
$45.99
Wokceer 7.2 FT Wedding Arch Backdrop Stand, Square Arch Gold Metal Arch Backdrop Stand for Wedding Ceremony Birthday Party Bridal Baby Shower Photo Booth Garden Floral Balloon Arch Decoration
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Crenova 13 Inch A3 Laminator Machine,Hot and Cold Settings,with Laminating Sheets Pouches,Paper Trimmer, for Home Office School
• Amazon Business
$32.99
1
$32.99
Magazine File Holder with Pink Marble Pattern 2 Pack, Premium Desk File Rack, Perfect for A4 Size Document
• Amazon Business
$15.98
2
$31.96
gianotter Paper Letter Tray Organizer with File Holder, 4-Tier Desk Accessories & Workspace Organizers with Drawer and 2 Pen Holder, Desk Organizers and Accessories for Office Supplies (Red)
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
gianotter Paper Organizer with File Holder for Desk, 4 Tier Letter Tray Office Desk Organizers and Accessories - Workspace Organizers with Drawer and 2 Pen Holder for Office Supplies (Pink)
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
9-Tier Paper Organizer Letter Tray with Handle, Mesh File Organizer Paper Sorter Holder, Desk Organizer for Office Home School, Pink
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
SUPEASY Magazine File Holder Desk Organizer, Metal Binder Holder with 4 Vertical Compartments for Office Home School, Pink
• Amazon Business
$24.96
1
$24.96
Kuntine.B 7-Tier Hanging File Organizer Vertical Wall File Holder, Mesh Magazine Rack Mail Document Organizer for Office School Home (Pink, 1 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$19.50
1
$19.50
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, Spectrum 25-Color Assortment, 150 Sheets (80933-01)
• Amazon Business
$7.64
2
$15.28
AWIZOM 99 Feet Composition Bulletin Board Border Composition Straight Border Trim Black and White Composition Classroom Decorations for Homeschool Back to School Theme Party Classroom Decor,3 Rolls
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
SWYOUN 16" Welcome Back to School Aluminum Foil Mylar Balloons First Day of School Party Supplies Classroom Decorations(Gold)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Nelotaor 72 Pcs Butterfly Wall Decor, 3 Styles 3 Sizes 3D Butterfly, Gold and Rose Gold Butterfly, Wedding Decorations, Birthday Party Decorations, Girls Bedroom Decoration(72 Pcs, Gold and Rose Gold)
• Amazon Business
$9.74
1
$9.74
Materials cost
$377.68
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$29.46
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.67
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$442.81
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$78.14
Total project goal
$520.95
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Bell and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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