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Ms. Rossi from Chicago, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Interactive Notebooks Help Us Learn

My students need colored paper, ink and glue sticks to build our interactive notebooks.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rossi's classroom raised $200

This project is fully funded

My Students

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." I have found that the best way to engage middle school students in note taking is with interactive student notebooks!

At my inner-city Chicago school, 92% of students are low-income.

40% of the students in my classroom are English Language Learners. My 8th graders helped with my interactive student notebook roll out in Mathematics and now all my other classes want to join the fun! They love having carefully crafted notes on colored paper in their notebooks.

My Project

Students will use interactive notebooks in their Reading and Writing instruction. The different colors of paper will correspond to different lessons, such as one color for Literature, another for Informational Texts and another for Grammar. The ink will ensure that we can keep on printing. Without glue sticks, our beautiful notes will be all over the floor. The paper center will keep us organized and encourage students to use the corresponding colored paper to create their own notes.

This project will help engage my diverse learners in note taking as well as building a resource that they can refer to for years to come.

As they cut, fold, flip and write, my students will be able to dig deeper into their English Language Arts concepts.

Ms. Rossi Brennemann Elementary School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

18 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brother Printer TN660 High Yield Toner • Amazon Business $47.98 1 $47.98
RA414 - Tabletop Paper Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Elmer's Washable School Glue Sticks, Purple, .24 oz., 60/Pk • Staples Advantage $11.97 1 $11.97
Staples Brights, 8 1/2" x 11", Orange, 24 lb., 500 Sheets/Rm • Staples Advantage $7.01 1 $7.01
Staples Brights, 8 1/2" x 11", Teal, 24 lb., 500 Sheets/Rm • Staples Advantage $7.00 1 $7.00
Staples Brights, 8 1/2" x 11", Green, 24 lb., 500 Sheets/Rm • Staples Advantage $7.00 1 $7.00
Staples Brights, 8 1/2" x 11", Blue, 24 lb., 500 Sheets/Rm • Staples Advantage $6.99 1 $6.99
Staples Brights, 8 1/2" x 11", Yellow, 24 lb., 500 Sheets/Rm • Staples Advantage $6.98 1 $6.98
Staples Brights, 8 1/2" x 11", Purple, 24 lb., 500 Sheets/Rm • Staples Advantage $6.97 1 $6.97
Staples Brights, 8 1/2" x 11", Fuchsia, 24 lb., 500 Sheets/Rm • Staples Advantage $6.97 1 $6.97
Staples Pastels 30% Recycled Colored Copy Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", 20 lb., Cream, 500 Sheets/Rm • Staples Advantage $4.06 1 $4.06

Materials cost

$137.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$169.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.00

Total project goal

$199.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $199.99

1 Donor

-$169.99

Donations toward project cost

-$169.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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