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Ms. Minas from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Make Our Classroom Feel More Like Home

My students need these classroom items in order to get the year off to a great start. The chart paper and easel will be instrumental to whole class and small group instruction.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Minas's classroom raised $314

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our school serves students from transitional kindergarten through 5th grade. The student body includes about 450 students altogether. The student body is widely diverse and 55% of students come from low-income families. Our school is a Title 1 school.

Our classroom includes 25 fabulous 5th grade learners.

This classroom setting includes students with different interests, experiences, learning styles and needs.

We strive to create a comfortable school environment in which students look forward to coming each day to develop their academic and social skills.

My Project

I am requesting a computer cart in order to hold my laptop and document camera for whole class learning experiences. This cart will be used throughout the day and will be a central furniture piece in our meeting area. The easel will be used for small group instruction and centers, particularly as students take the lead in their own learning and are challenged to show their work and teach each other.

This project includes easily identifiable academic items as well as a couple to promote comfort within the classroom environment.

Though the chart paper and decorative throw pillows may seem like small requests, they will help establish a level of comfort and consistency within the classroom. Chart paper will be used to showcase teaching points and big ideas across content areas. The pillows will be added to classroom chairs and a classroom bench in order to add a level of comfort as students engage in rich learning experiences throughout the day.

Ms. Minas Gardner Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

26 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Easel White Board - Magnetic Tripod Whiteboard Portable Dry Erase Board 36x24 inches Flipchart Easel Board Height Adjustable, Portable White Board • Amazon Business $68.99 1 $68.99
School Smart 85327 24 x 32 - 1 inch Line Chart Tablet - 25 Sheets - White • Amazon Business $16.21 4 $64.84
Walker Edison Furniture Company Glass Metal Silver Computer Desk • Amazon Business $55.00 1 $55.00
Top Finel Square Decorative Throw Pillow Cases Soft Microfiber Outdoor Cushion Covers 18 X 18 For Sofa Bedroom, Set of 6, Grey & Yellow • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$213.82

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$19.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$266.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.05

Total project goal

$313.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$313.64

2 Donors

-$180.70

Donations toward project cost

-$162.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.40

match offer

-$122.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$104.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.24

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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