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Mrs. Olsson from Alexandria, VA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Language, Light, and Learning: A Fresh Start for ELL Students

Help me give my students a welcoming, well-organized classroom with flexible seating, proper lighting, and tools that support their language development.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Olsson's classroom raised $563

This project is fully funded

My Project

After years of pushing into other classrooms, I finally have a dedicated space for my English Language Learners! This classroom will be more than just four walls—it will be a safe, welcoming environment where students can grow in confidence, language, and independence.

To make this room functional and supportive for language development, I’m requesting essential items: a standing desk for flexible learning, a bookshelf to showcase accessible, high-interest texts, and paper organizers to keep materials within reach.

Hooks will allow me to display anchor charts, an essential tool for visual language support. Lamps will create a softer, more inviting atmosphere, and pens, highlighters, and supply organizers will help students stay prepared and engaged.

ELL students thrive when their environment is clear, calm, and consistent. This project will help transform a blank room into a space full of possibility, where every child feels seen, supported, and ready to learn.

Mrs. Olsson Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB 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.

Alexandria, VA 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

27 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sauder 5 Tier Book Shelf Wooden Bookcase Multipurpose Bookshelf for Home Office, Living Room, in Sindoori Mango • Amazon Business $157.99 1 $157.99
Marsail Standing Desk, 55x24 Inch Adjustable Height Standing Desk with Drawer, Electric Stand up Desk, Sit Stand Home Office Desk, Ergonomic Workstation for Home Office Computer Gaming Desk Rustic • Amazon Business $130.63 1 $130.63
Tomorotec Desk Letter Tray Set, A4 Size Clear PET Stackable Document Organizer Office Desktop File Paper Holder Book Storage Rack Side Load Anti-Skid Stacking Support Convex Bottom (4X Landscape) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
SOUJOY Bamboo Pen Holder Organizer, 360°Rotating Art Supply Organizer with 11 Compartments, Color Pencil Storage Caddy, Hold 200+ Pencils, Office Desk Stand Box for Marker Pens, Pencil, Art Brushes • Amazon Business $19.54 1 $19.54
Simple Designs Incandescent Mini Table Lamp Set, Off-White (LT2009-OFF-2PK) • Quill.com $17.79 1 $17.79
Marbrasse Upgraded Wooden Pencil Holder, Pen Organizer for Desk, Easy Assembly, Art Supply Organizer, Desktop Stationary Organizer Caddy (JB-B16-Cherry Color) • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69
TUL Retractable Gel Pens, Bullet Point, 0.7 mm, Gray Barrel, Assorted Bright Ink Colors, Pack Of 8 • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
Command Large Utility Hooks, 7-Hooks, 12-Strips, Organize Damage-Free • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
USB Outlet Extender Surge Protector - Mifaso Rotating Plug, 6 AC Multi Plug and 3 USB Ports (1 C), 1800 Joules, 3-Sided Swivel Power Strip Spaced Splitter for Home, Office, Travel • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Spring Tension Curtain Rods 28-43 Inch Adjustable Spring Loaded Small Mini Extendable Heavy Duty Black Curtain Tension Rod For Kitchen, Bathroom, Window, Bookshelf,Closet • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Command 15 Lb XL Heavyweight Wall Hook, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hook with Adhesive Strips, Heavy Duty Single Wall Hook for Hanging Back to School Organizers, 2 White Hooks and 8 Command Strips • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 30 Count • Amazon Business $5.46 1 $5.46
OFFPLEX Loose Leaf Binder Rings 1.5 Inch (30 Pack) – Sturdy Book Rings for Office, School or Home, Metal Rings, Index Card Rings, Key Rings, Flashcard Rings • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Sharpie Pocket Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip Highlighter Marker Set, Assorted Fluorescent Highlighters, Perfect For Office Supplies, School Supplies, 12 Count • Amazon Business $4.43 1 $4.43

Materials cost

$441.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$478.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.41

Total project goal

$562.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$562.72

2 Donors

-$332.95

Donations toward project cost

-$293.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.09

match offer

-$217.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$184.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.77

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$0.00

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