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

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Inspiration Desperately Needed!

Help me give my students some much needed inspiration in my math classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Miele's classroom raised $240

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach a wonderful group of sixth-grade students in a high needs school in Charlotte, North Carolina. About 60 percent of the students at my school receive free or reduced-price lunch. Many students do not come prepared for class and it is very disheartening to me.

My students come in eager to learn with the materials that we have provided for them.

The teachers at our school go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure every child's need is met. The teachers want students to be successful and ready to learn every day.

My Project

My hope for this Donors Choose project is to help motivate and inspire my students in my classroom. Students are very lethargic with coming to class energized and ready to work. Hopefully, by putting these works of art up around the room that students will see the art and be inspired to always try their best. Students need to be reminded that they are destined for greatness and that with hard work, dedication and motivation everyone can be successful. Students are capable of doing anything they put their minds to.

Mrs. Miele Ridge Road Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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.

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

120 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yetaryy 3 Panels Motivational Canvas Wall Art Inspirational Entrepreneur Quotes Poster Print Artwork Painting Picture for Framed Home Decoration Living Room Office Bedroom 36''W x 16''H • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Canvas Print Wall Art 8 Powerful Words 12" x 16" inches Motivational Classroom Poster Painting Modern Gallery Wrapped Canvas Print Picture Artwork for Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Home Decorations, Hanging Accessories Included • Amazon Business $31.59 1 $31.59
Inspirational Wall Art Poster Quote Motivational Wall Art for Office Living Room Bedroom Gym Black and White Red Positive Quotes Funny Office Wall Decor Sign Office Art 4 pieces • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Framed Canvas Wall Art Success Quote, Office Wall Art, Black Large Poster, Positive Motivational Set of 3 Prints, Execute Failure Definition, Inspirational Print (A-3pcs,12x16inchx3pcs) • Amazon Business $28.41 1 $28.41
Inspirational Wall Art for Classroom Motivational Educational Poster When You Enter This Classroom Wall Decor Inspirational Canvas Wall Art Paintings Positive Quotes Posters 24x16inch Frameless • Amazon Business $16.56 1 $16.56
Pigort Motivational Quotes Wall Decor 7 Rules of Life Inspirational Motto Canvas Print Wall Art Framed (12x15 inch, Black) • Amazon Business $15.90 1 $15.90

Materials cost

$158.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$12.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$203.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.86

Total project goal

$239.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$239.04

6 Donors

-$221.39

Donations toward project cost

-$203.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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