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Ms. Lahr from Newport News, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Interacting with History: One Page at a Time!

Help me give my students notebooks and tape to help them stay organized, and engage more deeply with history in a hands-on, intentional way.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lahr's classroom raised $418

This project is fully funded

My Project

In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, my 7th grade students need tools that help them slow down, think critically, and stay organized.

Next year, I’m re-introducing interactive notebooks to my classroom to support deeper learning for my students.

Their notebooks will serve as a central space where they will collect notes, reflect on their learning, and demonstrate their understanding in creative ways.

With your support, I’m asking for basic but essential supplies like composition notebooks, tape and tape dispensers. These materials will allow each student to build a personalized learning resource they can be proud of—one that promotes intentional thinking and a sense of ownership over their education.

Ms. Lahr Ethel Gildersleeve Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Newport News, VA 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

165 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Composition Notebook 7.5 x 9.75 Wide Ruled 80 Sheets Black/White 48 Notebooks/Carton (ST55076CT) • Staples $48.74 5 $243.70
Scotch Desktop Dispenser 2.7 1 Core Black (MMMC38BK) • Staples $4.73 6 $28.38
Commercial Desktop 2 Inch Packing Tape Dispenser Heavy Duty • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
DHOOZ Clear Tape 16 Rolls - Transparent Gift Wrapping Tape Refills, Premium Adhesive for Gifts, Office Tapes Bulk, Desk & Home Supplies - Gift Wrap Tape Rolls • Amazon Business $6.79 3 $20.37

Materials cost

$320.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$355.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.69

Total project goal

$417.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$417.94

3 Donors

-$417.94

Donations toward project cost

-$355.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.69

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$0.00

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