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Ms. Forde from Pompano Beach, FL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Give My Students a Classroom Makeover!

Help me give my students a new classroom library with flexible seating!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Forde's classroom raised $1,134

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are creative, thoughtful, and full of questions! They absolutely love hands-on, active, engaging projects and challenges that allow them to think outside-of-the-box to find solutions! They come to school each day ready to try new things and take brave chances in order to grow both personally and academically. Truly, they are my inspiration!

All of my students love to learn and as their teacher I want to give them all the resources needed to succeed!

Our school is in South Florida, in which many of my students are of Caribbean or Hispanic descent. Every child in my classroom absolutely loves learning, although the method and environment in which they learn best vary greatly. We incorporate a variety of learning strategies, group work, and alternative seating and learning options to ensure that each student's needs are met, right where they are! They are truly an incredible group, and I am so lucky and thankful to have a new group of learners that are excited and ready to learn each year!

My Project

This project would fund my classroom library so that it can become an area where students can comfortably sit and independent read. Bookcases, book bins, speakers, and flexible seating are a few of the items I am asking to be funded. Being a teacher at a Title I School where many of my students qualify for free-and-reduced lunch, it can be difficult to provide a home-like environment coming out of my own pocket (as I've done many years prior). DonorsChoose assists great teachers in making an amazing classroom environment for my awesome students!

This year I would love to give them a classroom library with flexible seating!

Each child in my classroom absolutely loves learning, although the method and environment in which they learn best vary greatly at home. We incorporate a variety of learning strategies, group work, and alternative seating and learning options to ensure that each student's needs are met in the classroom! They are truly an incredible group, and I am so lucky and thankful to have a new group of learners that are excited and ready to learn each year!

Ms. Forde Cresthaven Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Pompano Beach, FL View local requests

Nearly all 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 21donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JBL FLIP 4 - Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black • Amazon Business $99.95 2 $199.90
LK364GA - Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
AA740X - Black Connect Store Book Bins - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 3 $104.97
Champion Sports Physical Education Variety Playground Activity Set • Amazon Business $96.19 1 $96.19
FURINNO JAYA Simple Home 3-Tier Adjustable Shelf Bookcase, Black • Amazon Business $30.35 3 $91.05
Urban Shop 10 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart, Grey • Amazon Business $52.78 1 $52.78
IRIS USA TB Clear Plastic Storage Bin Tote Organizing Container with Durable Lid and Secure Latching Buckles, 19 Qt, 6 Count • Amazon Business $51.64 1 $51.64
Urban Shop Super Soft Faux Fur Saucer Chair With Folding Metal Frame, Black • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
TRIPAR 4 Inch Metal Gold Plated Square Wire Plate Stand Holder Easel Display for Cookbooks, Photos, Picture Frames, & Plates (Set of 2) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Bietrun Wireless Microphone Headset, 160 ft Range, UHF Wireless Headset Mic, Headset Mic&Handheld Mic 2 in 1, 1/8''&1/4'' Output, for Mic Speakers, Amplifier, PA System(Incompatible Phone, Laptop) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
TT926BO - Neon Help-Yourself Book Bin - Bright Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.19 2 $14.38
TT926BP - Neon Help-Yourself Book Bin - Bright Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.19 2 $14.38
TT926GB - Neon Help-Yourself Book Bin - Bright Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.19 2 $14.38
TT926BB - Neon Help-Yourself Book Bin - Bright Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.19 2 $14.38
BROTOU Extra Large Sports Ball Bag Mesh Socce Ball Bag Heavy Duty Drawstring Bags Team Work for Holding Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Swimming Gear with Shoulder Strap (24” x 36”) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$919.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$963.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$170.08

Total project goal

$1,133.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,133.86

20 Donors

-$845.06

Donations toward project cost

-$725.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$119.26

match offer

-$280.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$238.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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