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Ms. McLendon from Charlotte, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. McLendon's classroom raised $952

Help My Students Learn Through Movement and Hands-On Learning

Help me give my students an engaging classroom with flexible seating, interactive notebooks, and essential supplies. Your support provides students with pencils, composition books, markers, anchor charts, and tools that inspire confidence, creativity, and learning.

Ms. McLendon Whitewater Academy
Charlotte, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

My fifth-grade students come to school every day eager to learn, but many of them face challenges outside of the classroom that can make it difficult to stay engaged. As a teacher in a Title I school, I work hard to create a classroom where every child feels safe, supported, and excited to learn.

Flexible seating will give my students the opportunity to learn in ways that meet their individual needs.

Whether it's flexi bands, floor seating, or other flexible options, movement helps many students stay focused, regulate their energy, and fully participate in lessons.

Interactive notebooks are another important part of our classroom. A thermal printer will allow me to quickly print visuals, vocabulary, diagrams, and learning activities that students can add directly to their notebooks. These hands-on resources make learning more engaging and help students organize information in meaningful ways that they can revisit throughout the year.

Composition notebooks, pencils, markers, and anchor chart materials are the everyday tools that bring our classroom to life. Students use composition books to record their thinking, reflect on their learning, and build lasting reference materials. Pencils and markers ensure every child has the supplies they need to participate confidently, while anchor charts provide visual reminders of important skills and strategies that students can reference independently.

Your generosity will help create a classroom where students are active learners, have access to the materials they need, and feel empowered to grow every day. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 30 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. McLendon Whitewater Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC 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

HBCU Alum 30 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fumete 12 Pcs 16 Inch Round Floor Cushions for Kids and Toddlers, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation (Fresh) • Amazon Business $56.99 2 $113.98
Composition Notebook Wide Ruled (48 Pack) - Marble Composition Notebook, Wide Ruled Composition Notebook, Composition Notebook Bulk, 100 Sheets Composition Books for School and Office, (Black Marble) • Amazon Business $73.59 1 $73.59
Flash Furniture 17.5" Steel Nesting Stack Stools, Black, 5-Pack | Lightweight, Stackable, Indoor Use • Amazon Business $72.34 1 $72.34
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 256/Carton (58-8201) • Staples $71.29 1 $71.29
Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils Bulk, 1000 Count, Pre-sharpened | Box of Number 2 Pencils, Yellow, School Pack • Amazon Business $61.98 1 $61.98
PEDOOLO Label Printer, 4x6 Shipping Label Thermal Printer for Packages, Bluetooth Conection and Compatible with Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Amazon, UPS, USPS, FedEx, with Holder • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Phomemo 4X6 Thermal Labels - Shipping Labels, Thermal Printer Label, Roll Label for Shipping Label, Address, Mail, Compatible with Zebra, Munbyn, Rollo, Polono, Nelko, Pack of 500, White • Amazon Business $17.94 3 $53.82
Henoyso 48 Pcs Plastic Folder with Clear Front Pocket and 3 Prongs Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with Card Slot Pocket Folders with Prongs for School Office Home(Green) • Amazon Business $50.99 1 $50.99
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 23 in, White, 4 Pads | Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Anchor Chart, Office Supplies & School Supplies, Great for Teachers and Students • Amazon Business $42.65 1 $42.65
2 Pack Letter Tray 5-Tier Desk Organizer File Paper Holder with Handle, Metal Desktop Document Shelf Tray Office Classroom Organization - Black • Amazon Business $34.00 1 $34.00
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $28.49 1 $28.49
15 PCS Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids, Fidget Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Ideal for ADHD, Autism, Hyperactivity • Amazon Business $12.95 2 $25.90
Pacon Manuscript Cover Chart Tablet, 16" x 24", White, 25 Sheets (0074720) • Quill.com $13.49 1 $13.49
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$712.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $55.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$808.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.72

Total project goal

$951.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $951.49

1 Donor

-$951.49

Donations toward project cost

-$808.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$142.72

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