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Mrs. Dodson from Sterling OK is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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In Our FACS Era!

Help me give my students an inviting classroom where learning is fun, yet effective.

  • 3 donors
  • $1,218 still needed

expires Sep 04

  • 3 donors
  • $1,218 still needed
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My Project

I am thrilled to be coming back to the classroom after a few years off while having a child. Unfortunately, it is rather expensive to turn your classroom into an inviting space. My goal is to create a space where all students feel safe and comfortable while learning. The items in my project will aid in turning the cold cinderblock walls into a cozy Family and Consumer Sciences classroom.

Students spend more time in the classroom than they do at home, so I strive to make my classroom as much like "home" as possible.

The items in my project such as the rug and classroom decor will help tremendously in this transformation.

Other necessities such as the pencils, pencil sharpener, dish soap, sponges, etc. are daily items that are always in need. It would be phenomenal to start the school year off with a small supply of the basic necessities!

My overall goal with this project is to create a learning environment encompassing a feeling of family. Where needs are met and learning is achieved, all in the comfort of our cozy little classroom.

Mrs. Dodson
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12
  • Sterling High School
  • Sterling, OK
  • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 100 students.

    3 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Creatively Inspired Bundle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
Lahome Moroccan Trellis Area Rug, 5x7 Washable Living Room Rug Indoor Non-Slip, Large Oriental Accent Throw Rug for Kitchen Entryway Bathroom Bedroom Office Carpet (Cream, 5x7ft) • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
6 Packs Fluorescent Light Filters Magnetic Light Covers Fluorescent Light Covers Calming Ceiling Light Covers Florescent Light Decor Cover for Ceiling Lights Classroom Office School, 4 x 2 Feet (Gray) • Amazon Business $38.99 2 $77.98
Honey-Can-Do Rolling Storage Cart and Organizer with 12 Plastic Drawers • Amazon Business $66.71 1 $66.71
Sweetcrispy Armless Office Chair Cute Desk Chair, Modern Fabric Home Office Desk Chairs with Wheels Adjustable Swivel Task Computer Vanity Chair for Small Spaces • Amazon Business $59.24 1 $59.24
Dawn© 1-Gal. Pot and Pan Detergent • Nasco $25.50 2 $51.00
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pre-Sharpened Pencils, No 2 HB Soft, Assorted Pastel Colors, Pack of 150 • School Specialty $47.99 1 $47.99
7 code 3 Tier Rolling Cart, Plastic Storage Cart, Multi-Functional Utility Cart Kitchen Storage Organizer,Mobile Shelving Unit Cart with Lockable Wheels for Bathroom,Laundry,Living Room,White • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
MARKLIFE Label Maker Machine with Tape Barcode Label Printer - Mini Portable Bluetooth Thermal Labeler for Address Clothing Jewelry Retail Barcode Small Business Home Office Compatible Phones &PC • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
EOOUT Mesh Zipper Pouch, Zipper Bags, 24pcs, A3 Size, 16.7x12.4 Inches, Large Storage Bags for Organizing, 8 Colors, Zipper File Bags for Travel Oraganize and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for 7-11.5mm Jumbo Pencils, Graphite/Skectch Pencils • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
DAYBETTER LED Strip Lights 400ft, Smart Light with App Remote Control, RGB LED Lights for Bedroom, Music Sync Color Changing Lights for Room Home Decor Party Festival Halloween, Christmas (4 Rolls) • Amazon Business $32.29 1 $32.29
School Scissors Set of 24-Pack, 8" Scissors All Purpose Comfort-Grip Handles Sharp Scissors for High/Middle School Student Teacher Scissor, Office Home Sewing Fabric Supplies, for Right Left Handed • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
TXL Digital Wall Clock Large Display, 13.7" Large Digital Clock with Remote Control, Dual Alarm, Count Up/Down Timer, RGB Color Changing LED Wall Clock for Classroom, Bedroom, Living Room • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
WOT I Dry Erase Pockets 30 Packs, Oversized 10 x 14 Inches Dry Erase Sleeves, Job Ticket Holders Reused Plastic Sheet Protectors, Assort Colors Teacher Students Supplies for Class • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Bold (1.4mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.75 3 $23.25
Natwind 5 Sectors File Folder Organizer Desktop White Office Supplies Storage Desk Organizer Mail Letter Tray File Sorter Document Notebook Storage Rack for Home Office School • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Desk Pencil Pen Holder, 5 Slots 360°Degree Rotating Pencil Pen Organizers for Desk, Desktop Storage Stationery Supplies Organizer, Cute Pencil Cup Pot for Office, School, Home, Art Supply, White • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Post-it Super Sticky Pop-up Notes, 3" x 3", Supernova Neons Collection, 90 Sheet/Pad, 10 Pads/Pack (R330-10SSMIA) • Quill.com $19.61 1 $19.61
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Tropical Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Quill.com $19.43 1 $19.43
DIYMAG Black Magnetic Hooks, 50 LB Heavy Duty Magnet with Hooks, 20 Packs Strong Rare Earth Neodymium Magnet Hooks for Hanging, Magnetic Hanger for Curtain, Home, Kitchen, Workplace • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Surebonder Cordless Hot Glue Gun, High Temperature, Full Size, 60W, 50% More Power - Sturdily Bonds Metal, Wood, Ceramics, Leather & Other Strong Materials (Specialty Series CL-800F) • Amazon Business $16.84 1 $16.84
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty(Extra Large, Pack of 2, Total 396 Inch), Nano Double Sided Adhesive Tape, Clear Mounting Tape Picture Hanging Strips, Removable Wall Tape Sticky Poster Tape Decor • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
Cardinal 3 Ring Binders, 2 Inch Binder with Round Rings, Holds 475-Sheets, ClearVue Covers, Non-Stick, PVC-Free, Assorted Colors, 4 Pack (29311) • Amazon Business $15.80 1 $15.80
AIDEA Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge-48 Count, Sponges for Dishes, Heavy Duty Kitchen Sponge, Cleans Fast Without Scratching, Cleaning Sponges for Kitchen, Dish Sponges • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Assorted Eco Colors 500 Sheets/Ream (22226) • Staples $13.86 1 $13.86
Label Maker Machine - D30 Wireless Cute Easy-to-Use Smart Labeler Maker, Multiple Templates Calligraphy and Icons Available, for Office Home Storage Organization, with Free Sample Label, Pink • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Cork Board Bar Strips Rolling 2"×48" Each Roll, 2 Rolls Bulletin Boards for Walls Memo Notice Boards with 100 Push Pins Office Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Post-it Note Dispenser for 3 in x 3 in Notes, White Base with Steel Top • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Scissors, iBayam 8" All Purpose Scissors Bulk 3-Pack, Ultra Sharp 2.5mm Thick Blade Shears Comfort-Grip Scissors for Office Desk Accessories Sewing Fabric Home Craft School Supplies, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
You Are a Star! Black Painted Polka Dot Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
Creatively Inspired Black & White Rainbow Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
Simply Boho Fringe Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$1,003.24

Vendor shipping charges

$15.65

Sales tax

$81.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,145.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$202.18

Total project goal

$1,347.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,347.88

2 Donors

-$60.00

Donations toward project cost

-$60.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$60.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.59

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$1,217.29

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