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Ms. Sperring from Keansburg, NJ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Information and Organization in Third Grade

Help me give my students the tools they need for a successful third grade year! One the most important things students learn in school is how to stay organized. These supplies will help them do that!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sperring's classroom raised $404

This project is fully funded

My Students

Hello There! My name is Ryan Sperring. I have been teaching for the last 9 years! For the last 3 of those years I was a High School English teacher. I recently found out I am going back to third grade due to some movement within our school district. While I am beyond excited to start a brand new grade level I do not have many of the supplies I will need to run an elementary classroom.

Third graders are full of energy and eager to get their hands on the next adventure!

I will be teaching a room full of students who will be reading, writing, solving, moving, asking questions, and seeking out new information. I would like to provide them with all of the opportunities they deserve.

My Project

Starting a new grade level in a new classroom is beyond exciting. I am changing my position in my district and moving from high school to THIRD GRADE! I cannot wait to meet my new students and start our year off with enthusiasm and positivity. The goal of this project is to obtain some of the supplies my new kiddos will need to stay organized and successful!

As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child!

It takes the same to run a classroom. I am asking for help in gaining some of the organizational tools we will need to run our classroom community. Each student will be provided their own set of supplies so they can work toward independence and feel good about it. One of the most important lessons I believe students should learn in school is how to stay organized and self-motivated. I certainly cannot work well in a chaotic environment and I doubt third graders can either. We want to have a happy, healthy, and clean classroom community to learn and grow.

Ms. Sperring Joseph C Caruso 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.

Keansburg, NJ View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Colored Magazine File Holder (Set of 24, 8 Red, 8 Blue, 8 Green), Sturdy Cardboard Magazine Holders, Folder Holder, Magazine Storage Box, Book Bins, Desk File Holder Organizers and Storage • Amazon Business $39.89 2 $79.78
Sterilite 17224812 Small Pencil Box, Splash Tint, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $23.93 3 $71.79
Classroom Keepers 30-Slot Mailbox, Blue (001318) • Amazon Business $46.64 1 $46.64
Clipboard Dry Erase Surface 9'' x 12.5'' Letter Size Low Profile Clip Whiteboard (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Everyday Educate Carpet Markers- Colorful Sit Spots for Classroom Additional Teaching Material and Marking Tool Keeping Classroom Organized- Sit Markers in 6 Colors (30 Circle) • Amazon Business $27.97 1 $27.97
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $26.31 1 $26.31
Over The Door File Organizer, Hanging Wall Mounted Storage Holder Pocket Chart for Magazine, Notebooks, Planners, Mails, 5 Extra Large Pockets(Blue withLantern Pattern) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm), Black, 60-Count • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$308.42

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$343.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.54

Total project goal

$403.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$403.59

9 Donors

-$385.94

Donations toward project cost

-$343.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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