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Mrs. Dinkevich from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Magical Magnetics!

Help me give my students Magical Magnetic Bulletin Board for our Speech Classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dinkevich's classroom raised $219

This project is fully funded

My Project

Dear Donors

I hope this letter finds you well.

I am writing to request funding for magnetic boards that will significantly improve our classroom's functionality and support the learning process for our students.

Currently, our front board lacks an efficient way to display student work, graphic organizers, and educational materials in a manner that allows for easy modification and organization. To address this, we are seeking funding to purchase magnetic boards that will allow us to display and organize student projects, graphic organizers, and other instructional materials. These boards will not only support our current curriculum needs but also provide an adaptable and interactive learning environment.

Why Magnetic Boards?

Enhanced Organization: Magnetic boards allow for the easy display and rearrangement of work, making it simple to keep student materials and graphic organizers organized.

Interactive Learning: Students can engage with their work directly on the board, creating a more dynamic classroom experience.

Flexibility: Magnets make it easy to update materials and create various configurations based on lessons and student needs.

Durability: Magnetic boards are a long-lasting solution that will continue to benefit the classroom for years to come.

Estimated Costs:

We have researched several options for magnetic boards that meet our needs, and the estimated cost for purchasing and installing the boards is approximately:

Your support will directly impact our students' ability to engage with their work more effectively and help create a more organized and interactive learning environment.

We greatly appreciate your consideration of our request.

Thank you for your time and support. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you to enhance our students' learning experiences.

Mrs. Dinkevich PS 235 Janice Knight School Grades PreK-2

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.

Brooklyn, NY 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

40 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HAMIGAR Magnetic Whiteboard Contact Paper 17.5" X 39.4" White Board Sticker for Wall, Whiteboard Stick on Wall Peel and Stick Wallpaper Magnetic Whiteboard for Wall Dry Erase Board Adhesive Poster • Amazon Business $27.54 3 $82.62
Jumbo Magnetic Draw & Write Paper Dry Erase Handwriting Lined Paper for Classroom Whiteboard Writing Chart Paper Giant Magnetic Newsprint Handwriting Paper Story Paper Homeschool Teaching Supplies • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Teacher Created Resources® Pointing Hands Magnetic Accents, Pack of 16 • Amazon Business $16.26 1 $16.26
DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks for Refrigerator, Extra Strong Cruise Hook, Heavy Duty Earth Magnets with Hook for Hanging, Magnetic Hanger for Cabins, Grill (20P-Black) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Magnetic Notebook Paper, Erasable & Writable Handwriting Lined Paper Dry Erase Writing Strip Learning Tool for Classroom School, Whiteboard, Blackboard, Office Supplies (17” x 20”) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
20 Pack Fridge Refrigerator Magnets, Strong Magnetic Clips for Whiteboard, Office, Locker, Photo Displays, Heavy Duty Magnetic Clips (30mm Wide) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$153.74

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$186.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.83

Total project goal

$218.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$218.88

2 Donors

-$118.88

Donations toward project cost

-$101.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.83

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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$0.00

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