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Ms. Kati from Milwaukee, WI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Kati's classroom raised $1,314

Help Ms. Kati’s First Graders be ready to learn!

Help me give my students Help me give my little First Graders the essentials and joyful learning they deserve in Ms. Kati’s class!

Ms. Kati La Escuela Fratney Elementary School

Milwaukee, WI Grades PreK-2

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My Students

My first-grade students come to school eager to explore, learn, and grow together in a bilingual environment that values community, culture, and collaboration.

At La Escuela Fratney, we work hard to make every student feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Our classroom is a busy place—full of movement, hands-on learning, and imagination. But with all that activity, staying organized and stocked with the basics can be a challenge.

My Project

This project will provide my students with the essential supplies and organization tools they need to succeed every day. We're asking for storage bins to keep our learning materials tidy and accessible, a paper trimmer and laminating pouches to help me create durable learning tools, glue sticks for endless projects, headphones to support focused learning during technology time, and other foundational classroom items.

These may seem like small things, but they make a huge difference. With the right tools in place, my students can spend more time learning and less time searching for materials or waiting to share limited supplies.

Why It Matters

Every child deserves a well-stocked, organized classroom where they can thrive. Your support helps create a learning environment where my students can focus on what matters most—growing their minds, building their confidence, and finding joy in learning.

Thank you for helping our first-grade classroom shine!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

28 students impacted 12 donors

Project tagged as

Milwaukee, WI
Grades PreK-2
Literacy
Traditional School
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Kati La Escuela Fratney Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Milwaukee, WI 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

28 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Storex Plastic Small Cubby Bins with Lids, 5.1" x 7.8" x 12.2", Blue/Clear, 5/Carton (62408U05C) • Quill.com $37.43 10 $374.30

AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $74.69 2 $149.38

Storex Classroom Project Box, 13-1/4 x 15-1/4 x 3-1/4 Inches, Clear, Pack of 5 • School Specialty $37.42 3 $112.26

Staples Kelburne Luxura Ergonomic Faux Leather Swivel Executive Chair Black (58226-CC) • Staples $99.99 1 $99.99

Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99

5MIL Thermal Laminating Sheets (100 Count) 9x11.5 inch, Letter Size Dry-Erase Friendly Laminating Pouches, Compatible with Laminators, Crystal Clear Laminated Finish • Amazon Business $60.46 1 $60.46

Westcott CarboTitanium Guillotine Paper Trimmer - 12" • Blick Art Materials $59.00 1 $59.00

Home-X Set of 5 Clear Magazine File Holder – Durable Plastic Document & Magazine Organizer with Label Slot – Vertical File Storage Rack for Office, School, & Home Use • Amazon Business $16.73 2 $33.46

Time Timer MOD, Charcoal - Silicone - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $33.44 1 $33.44

Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Scotch™ Precision Ultra Edge Scissors, 8 inch scissors 3-8 inch scissors/pack • Amazon Business $15.22 1 $15.22

Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $14.09 1 $14.09

Materials cost			$1,046.58
Vendor shipping charges			$24.52
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$15.70
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$1,116.80
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$197.08
Total project goal			$1,313.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,313.88
10 Donors			-$999.47
Donations toward project cost			-$853.30
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$146.17
Matching donations from our partners			-$310.00
Match offers toward project cost			-$263.50
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$46.50
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$4.41
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Help Ms. Kati’s First Graders be ready to learn!

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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