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Ms. Utley from Fayetteville, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Utley's classroom raised $635

Learning Goal

Help me give my students a rich reading environment with the necessary learning tools.

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Ms. Utley Douglas Byrd Middle School
Fayetteville, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

My students thrive when they have engaging, hands-on learning opportunities. These materials will help create a rich learning environment where they can practice essential reading skills every day. The task cards will provide meaningful, independent practice, while the file folders will keep our learning centers organized and easy for students to access. Colored pencils will allow students to color-code their thinking and writing, helping them organize their ideas and deepen their understanding.

Our learning goals focus on strengthening reading comprehension through daily practice.

Students will use the task cards to build important skills such as using context clues to determine word meaning, analyzing informational texts, and making inferences using evidence from the text. Consistent practice with these skills will help students become more confident, independent readers.

My goal is for every student to read at or above grade level. With your generous support, my students will have the resources they need to grow as readers, build confidence, and achieve lasting academic success. Thank you for investing in their future.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 90 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Utley Douglas Byrd Middle School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fayetteville, 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

HBCU Alum 90 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
30 Pack Hanging File Folders Letter Size, Colored Hanging Folders with 1/5-Cut Adjustable Tab, Extra Capacity Hanging File Folders, 1 Inch Expansion, Perfect Office, Home, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $24.98 3 $74.94
Crayola Colored Pencils Bulk, Kids School Supplies for Teachers, 12 Packs with 12 Colors [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $21.10 3 $63.30
Scholastic 100 Task Cards in a Box: Figurative Language, 8.8x4x6.5 - Grades 4-6 - Kids • School Specialty $36.97 1 $36.97
Scholastic 100 Task Cards in a Box: Context Clues, 8.8x4x6.5 - Grades 4-6 - Kids • School Specialty $36.97 1 $36.97
100 Task Cards in a Box: Making Inferences: Mini-Passages With Key Questions to Boost Reading Comprehension Skills • Amazon Business $32.42 1 $32.42
100 Task Cards in a Box: Context Clues: Mini-Passages With Key Questions to Boost Reading Comprehension Skills • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
100 Task Cards in a Box: Literary Text for Grades 4-6 (SC-855266) • Quill.com $31.49 1 $31.49
100 Task Cards in a Box: Text Evidence for Grades 4-6 (SC-855265) • Quill.com $30.32 1 $30.32
Scholastic 100 Task Cards in a Box: Informational Text • Amazon Business $29.73 1 $29.73
CAREGY Thermal Laminating Pouches, 300 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Clear, Letter Size, Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Fidget Pack Box for Boys Girls 4-12, FunKidz Fidget Toys for Kids 5-7 Autistic Sensory Mystery Birthday Gifts in Reusable Portable Treasure Box Nice Party Favors • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
LYSOL Disinfecting Wipes, Cleaner, Lemon + Mango + Linen, 80 ct. (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Guided Reading Strips Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Highlight Bookmarks Help with Dyslexia for Crystal Children and Teacher Supply Assistant (6 Pieces) • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
24 Pieces Chair Bands for Fidgety Feet Back to School Stretch Foot Band Fidget Chair Bands for Kids Focus Attention Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Chairs Desks (Green, 5 Lbs Pulling Force) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
36ft Eucalyptus Boho Border Trim Decor Tropical Leaves Greenery Bulletin Board Borders Wall Decals for Classroom Back to School Decorations • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$459.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.39

Sales tax

 $35.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$539.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.19

Total project goal

$634.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $634.60

1 Donor

-$634.60

Donations toward project cost

-$539.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.19

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