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Ms. Halverson from Phoenix, AZ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Around The Classroom

Help me give my students places to work away from our desks with fast facts, books, hands on materials for all subjects, more organization, writing materials, as well as incentives for hard working students.

  • $1,200 goal

This project expired on June 27, 2025.

This project expired on June 27, 2025.

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

I want to create a classroom where students can get up and work together in different areas on white boards, exploring science standards in more depth, and getting good books to read that student's really connect with. To be able to provide enough materials for all students to learn math, reading, science, history, with a variety of materials to spruce up engagement would be ideal. There is never enough pencils, or places to put materials, to be able to have adequate shelving, and nice items on the shelves makes learning more accessible and ready. Science, math, history, are all important and go hand in hand with reading, we need to give them the excitement back with some of these new tools we could make learning around the world a better possibility.

Ms. Halverson Percy L Julian School Grades 3-5

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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.

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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

Never Before Funded 30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EFINE Chrome 4-Shelf Shelving Units and Storage on 3'' Wheels with 4-Shelf Liners, Adjustable Heavy Duty Steel Wire Shelving Unit for Garage, Kitchen, Office (36W x 14D x 57.7H) Pole Diameter 1 Inch • Amazon Business $67.60 2 $135.20
Rocks and Minerals Books - Set of 8 • Nasco $97.71 1 $97.71
XBoard Magnetic Whiteboard 24 x 18 Inch, Hanging Dry Erase Board with Aluminium Frame & Marker Tray | Wall Mounted Magnetic White Board for Home School Office (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $41.65 2 $83.30
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (4 Large + 4 Small) • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98
QStar Mini 16 Car Building Blocks Compatible with Lego Party Favors for Kids, Prizes for Kids Classroom, Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $24.95 2 $49.90
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $20.36 2 $40.72
Hands-On Teaching Globe • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Maped Triangular No. 2 Pencils - Box of 144 • Blick Art Materials $34.60 1 $34.60
Real Fossil Dig Kit for Kids - Mega Science Kits for Boys & Girls Age 8-12 - Birthday Easter Gift Ideas for 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Year Old Boy or Girl - Fossils Digging STEM Toys for Ages 8-13 • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Rocks and Minerals National Audubon Society North American Field Guide • Carolina Biological Supply Company $23.40 1 $23.40
Star Right 325 Math Flash Cards - Multiplication and Division Flash Cards with 4 Metal Rings - Hole-Punched Math Flashcards for 3rd to 6th Grades - Ideal Math Game Practice Tool - 6.4 x 1.8 Inches • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Dog Man: The Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1-3 Box Set) • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Amy&Benton 800PCS Classroom Prize Box Toys Kids Birthday Party Favors Goody Bag Fillers Kid Carnival Prizes Toy Assortment Treasure Box Chest Prizes Assorted Pinata Stuffers • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Ronlap 3 Tier Classic Storage Rolling Cart, Slim Storage Cart with Wheels Slide Out Storage Rolling Cart Organizer Plastic Utility Carts for Bathroom Laundry Room Kitchen Office Narrow Place, Black • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Dig a Dozen Fossil Bricks - Break Open 12 Bricks and Discover 12 Unique Real Fossils - Archaeology Science STEM Easter Gift • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Simply Art@trade; Table Easel • Nasco $6.56 3 $19.68
LanMa 98 pcs Animal Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Classroom Prizes, Puzzle Erasers Take Apart Erasers Animals Pencil Erasers for Student Rewards,Class Treasure Box,Party Favors,Easter Egg Stuffers • Amazon Business $18.88 1 $18.88
SEAPANHE Bearded Dragon Bed and Reptile Hammock Swing Hanging Bed, Reptile Accessories, Small Pet Animal Hide Habitat Shelter, Cage Accessories for Bearded Dragon Leopard Gecko (Colorful) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Champion Sports Extreme Series Soccer Ball, Size 5, Blue - Middle-High School - Adult - Durability • School Specialty $15.52 1 $15.52
Pop it Numbers 100 Sensory Math Manipulative (Green) Large Educational Consecutive Number pop it. Autism/ADHD Friendly Classroom Supply is Perfect for Home or Any Elementary Classroom • Amazon Business $13.00 1 $13.00
The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids: 500 Wild Facts! (Fascinating Facts) • Amazon Business $12.13 1 $12.13
Solar System Poster Science Banner Large Educational Kids Space Banner Poster Background Classroom Planetary Poster for Kids Classroom Bedroom Wall Art Educational Decorations, 70.9 x 15.7 Inch • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
EBOOT 24 Pack Plastic Protractors Math Protractor 180 Degrees 6 Inch (Multi Colors) • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
DK Super Readers Level 4 Rocks and Minerals • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Smart Color Art Gel Pens Set 16 Colors Medium Point Colored Pens Retractable Gel Ink Pens with Comfort Grip,Smooth Writing for Journal Notebook Planner in Office Home • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Geoscience Scott Resources Washington School Student Collection, Rocks and Minerals, Set of 40 • School Specialty $8.54 1 $8.54
Rocks and Minerals - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
The Fascinating Ocean Book for Kids: 500 Incredible Facts! (Fascinating Facts) • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00
Felt Tip Pens, 24 Colored Fine Point Felt Pen with Fiber Tip - Perfect Markers Pen for Bullet Journaling Adult Coloring, Note Taking at School Office • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Uni-Ball Signo 207 Gel Pen 3 Pack, 0.7mm Medium Assorted Pens, Gel Ink Pens | Office Supplies Sold by Uni-Ball are Pens, Ballpoint Pen, Colored Pens, Gel Pens, Fine Point, Smooth Writing Pens • Amazon Business $3.89 2 $7.78
Star Right Subtraction Flashcards with 2 Metal Binder Rings - 169 Self Checking Flashcards - for Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$894.63

Vendor shipping charges

$17.40

Sales tax

$63.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,019.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$179.90

Total project goal

$1,199.32

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