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Ms. Martorana from Huntersville, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Laminating Life

My students need a laminating machine for the classroom. This will allow us to laminate our brag tags for positive behavior, games, task cards, name tags and more. The laminator will keep our supplies nice!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martorana's classroom raised $177

This project is fully funded

My Students

My classroom is full of bright, lively fifth graders who love to learn! Many of my students come to school hungry for knowledge. I strive to engage all students in the power of learning and create lifelong students who recognize the importance of learning and reading daily. My students love to read and write and we do so every day! We are changing the future, one word and one page at a time. Thank you for stopping by my page and supporting us!

My Project

Our students need a laminating machine to help us keep our materials in tip top shape. We will use our laminator for brag tags, which help students focus on their positive behavior and achievements, as well as task cards that give students an active way to learn, and games that teach teamwork while teaching skills.

The laminating machine will be used almost daily and will increase the number and variety of activities the students have access too in the classroom!

We love to play games, use task cards, and be active learners and this laminating machine would bring us towards that goal!

Ms. Martorana Long Creek Elementary 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.

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.

Huntersville, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fellowes Saturn 3i 9.5" Thermal and Cold Laminating Machine • Staples Advantage $88.97 1 $88.97
Staples Laminating Pouches, Letter, 5 Mil, 9" x 11 1/2", 100/Bx • Staples Advantage $20.88 1 $20.88

Materials cost

$109.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$8.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$150.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.48

Total project goal

$176.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$176.55

3 Donors

-$176.55

Donations toward project cost

-$150.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.48

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$0.00

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