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Mrs. Siasoco from Minneapolis, MN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's organize and focus on science!

Help me give my students organize their work in a 3 ring binder they can personalize and stay focused by charging their phones at my desk out of their hands.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Siasoco's classroom raised $885

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Last year we started teaching earth science in 9th grade. We have workbook pages we print as a district and we supplement with amazing hands-on labs and case studies to make learning relevant to our students.

We struggled with organization last year as we tried workbooks on their own which we realized needed supplements- where do we put the extra papers?

We then went to workbooks with supplemental copies we taped into the workbooks. Papers were everywhere and misplaced. Next we tried folders to hold the workbooks and supplements....again papers everywhere. After talking to other teachers we found the most successful version was a skinny 3 inch binder with numbered pages the students could organize. (Note: the teachers recycle their binders year to year- which is my hope also.)

We are hoping the binders with numbered pages will allow students to organize for the quarter so they can see their learning and find materials needed for the day.

The next ask is for chargers for cell phones. Many teachers at our school have found success when they offer cell chargers for the phone and takes the phone out of their space to my desk or office. Although cell phones are not allowed we still battle with them. By having a charger many teachers say put it away or chrage it for the hour on my desk.

My students are energentic 9th graders who are social and like to be together in class and learn. They like to share and know that they are learning how to be adults- organize work, keep work, turn in completed work and put their phone away while in class.

I hope you consider helping my students to learn how to balance school, social and getting a great grade because they are organized and focused.

Project tagged as

Minneapolis, MN
Grades 9-12
Climate & The Environment
Science
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Siasoco North Community High School Grades 9-12

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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

180 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Cardinal Economy 3 Ring Binder, 1 Inch, Presentation View, White, Holds 225 Sheets, Nonstick, PVC Free, 4 Pack of Binders (79510) • Amazon Business $15.55 40 $622.00

Alxum USB Fast Charging Station with Quick Charge 3.0, 60W 10 Port Charging Stand for Multiple Devices, Compatible with iPad, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, White • Amazon Business $44.63 2 $89.26

Materials cost			$711.26
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.67
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$751.93
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$132.69
Total project goal			$884.62
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$884.62
2 Donors			-$387.21
Donations toward project cost			-$375.96
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$11.25
match offer			-$442.32
Match offer toward project cost			-$375.97
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$66.35
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$55.10
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Let's organize and focus on science!

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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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