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Mrs. Riley-Bechard from Springfield, MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inviting Environment

Help me give my students items to make their classroom a special, clean, and welcoming environment.

  • $1,000 goal

This project expired on August 7, 2022.

This project expired on August 7, 2022.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

All of the items chosen for this project have my future students in mind. The larget items that I am asking for are to help me be a better teacher for my students next year. The A-frame sign is to help promote new books in the classroom as well as a space to give students shout-outs or for reminders. The storage bins, classroom supplies and chart paper I am asking for is so I can make sure that I have enough supplies for my students as well as for myself when I am teaching. While we are given supplies in the beginning of the year they never seem to last long.

In order for my students to be successful in their learning, the environment must have what they need.

Being a teacher, we provide more than academics to our students. Most of our students come from lower-income households and school is the only place where they can get breakfast and lunch. Being able to provide snacks for them during the day helps with their stamina as well as keeps them happy. Sanitary pads are also a big prioirty in our grade. Some families cannot afford sanitary items their girls need when their period comes, while the school nurse has these in her office, she may not be available or it may be too late.Bbeing able to provide them when they get their period has been a big help this year, and we would like to continue to provide these for our students.

Mrs. Riley-Bechard Lincoln 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.

Springfield, MA 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

75 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Collspsible Fabric Cubes Storage Bins Black 11x11x11 In Cube Storage Boxes with Gromment Foldable Cloth Decorative Storage Cube Baskets Cubicle Cube Inserts Storage Drawer for Organizer Shelves ,QY-SC18-6 • Amazon Business $38.06 4 $152.24
Care Package (150) Variety Snacks Gift Box Bulk Snacks - College Students, Military, Work or Home - Over 9 Pounds of Snacks! Snack Box Fathers gift basket gifts for men • Amazon Business $69.85 1 $69.85
Rustic Magnetic A-Frame Chalkboard Sign / Extra Large 40" x 20" Free Standing Chalkboard Easel / Sturdy Sidewalk Sign Sandwich Board / Outdoor A Frame Chalk Board for Weddings & More! • Amazon Business $68.99 1 $68.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $17.49 2 $34.98
Crayola Crayons, 8 Count (Case of 48) • Amazon Business $34.45 1 $34.45
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Frosty" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91686), Assorted • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Set Of 4 Clear Pantry Organizer Bins Household Plastic Food Storage Basket with Cutout Handles for Kitchen, Countertops, Cabinets, Refrigerator, Freezer, Bedrooms, Bathrooms - 11" Wide • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
School Smart-85337 Chart Tablet, 24 x 16 Inches, 1-1/2 Inch Skip Line, 25 Sheets - White • Amazon Business $6.29 5 $31.45
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $14.62 2 $29.24
Always Maxi Pads Size 2 Long Super Absorbency Unscented with Wings, 42 Count • Amazon Business $5.62 5 $28.10
Deli Wireless Barcode Scanner, 1D Barcode Reader, 2.4Ghz Wireless/USB 2.0 Wired UPC Scanner, 328 ft Transmission Range, 2000mAh Battery • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
ClearSpace Plastic Pantry Organization Storage Bins with 4 Dividers (2 Pack) – Perfect Kitchen Organization Storage For Snacks, Candy, Bars, Juice Boxes – Refrigerator/Cabinet Organizer Bins • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Swiffer Dusters Heavy Duty Extender Starter Kit, Ceiling Fan Duster, 13 Piece Set (1 Handle, 12 Dusters) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Ideal 4 Way Countdown • Amazon Business $21.00 1 $21.00
EXPO Whiteboard/Dry Erase Board Liquid Cleaner, 22-Ounce • Amazon Business $10.48 2 $20.96
Storex Small Caddy, 9.25 x 9.25 x 5.25 Inches, Black, 6-Pack (00972E06C) • Amazon Business $20.32 1 $20.32
Spalding Street Outdoor Basketball 28.5" • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
Sharpie Tank Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Color Highlighters, Value Pack, 36 Count • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Paper Mate 1862166 Mates Mechanical Pencils, 1.3mm HB #2 Lead, 5 Count • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Franklin Sports Official Size Football • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
CNBINGO Jump Rope for Women Weighted Jumprope Adjustable Skipping Athletic Fitness Exercise Jumping Rope for Women,Adult and Children (Pink(with storage bag)) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Chalk Markers - 8 Vibrant Colors, Erasable, Non-Toxic, Water-Based, Reversible Tips, Bright Colors For Kids & Adults for Glass or Chalkboard Markers for Businesses, Restaurants, or Use Liquid Chalk Markers on Any Non-Porous Surface • Amazon Business $8.72 2 $17.44
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Yellow Highlighters, Shuttle Art 30 Pack Highlighters Bright Colors, Chisel Tip Dry-Quickly Non-Toxic Highlighter markers for Adults Kids Highlighting in Home School Office • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Pressman Mancala - Real Wood Folding Set, with Multicolor Stones by Pressman • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Hasbro Gaming CONNECT 4 - Classic four in a row game - Board Games and Toys for Kids, boys, girls - Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$807.72

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$849.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.97

Total project goal

$999.81

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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