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Mrs. Grubbs from Merrillville, IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Laminate and Levitate: Keeping Lessons Up and Our Papers Down!

Help me give my students a laminator for our classroom to preserve their notes.

  • $267 goal

This project expired on July 7, 2024.

This project expired on July 7, 2024.

My Project

Our students are a remarkable group. Their eagerness to explore, ask questions, and engage with the material is inspiring and heartening. To further nurture and enhance our students' learning experience, I am seeking your support for a laminator and label maker. These seemingly simple tools can make a significant difference in their educational journey.

The laminator will be crucial in preserving and protecting our instructional materials.

It will ensure that posters, charts, and other learning resources withstand the rigors of daily use, maintaining their visual appeal and effectiveness throughout the school year. The label maker will bring a new level of organization to our classroom. Clearly labeled materials, from storage bins to educational resources, will streamline the learning process for both students and teachers. This precision will contribute to a more efficient and focused learning environment.

The primary goal of this project is to provide our students with the best possible learning resources. A laminator and label maker will empower us to create visually appealing, durable, and well-organized materials that captivate and engage students in their studies.

Thank you for considering our request. Your generosity will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the education and future success of our exceptional students.

Mrs. Grubbs Merrillville Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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

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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.

Merrillville, IN 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

40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Brand Scotch TL906 Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System , 9 inch (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $105.98 1 $105.98
Brother P-Touch PT-D210 Label Maker Value Bundle Includes 4 Label Tapes, Easy-to-Use, Home and Office Organization, White • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Post-it Page Markers, Assorted Colors , 1/2 in x 2 in, 50 Sheets/Pad, 5 Pads/Pack (670-5AF) • Amazon Business $4.50 3 $13.50
Green Laser Pointer High Power Laser Pointer Long Range Laser Light Pointer USB Rechargeable Green Strong Laser Pointer for Presentations Outdoor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
300PCS Sticky Index Tabs, Transparent Sticky Page Markers Notes, Book Markers, Sticky Note Tabs, Sticky Tabs, Page Tabs, Label Stickers, Small Pop Up Index Tabs, Post Tabs Flags Stickers • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$193.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$226.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.94

Total project goal

$266.29

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