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Ms. Gemza from Wisconsin Rapids, WI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Marking Moments: Learning Through Calendars and Creativity!

Help me give my students calendar books and personal calendars they can fill out!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gemza's classroom raised $313

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are enthusiastic, thoughtful learners who love routines, celebrations, and finding meaning in each day. To support their growth in time awareness, reading, and creativity, we are requesting a classroom calendar, Calendar Kids books for each month, and Design-Your-Own Calendars. These resources will help us build daily routines, reinforce important concepts like days, weeks, and months, and give students opportunities to express themselves through personalized calendar creations.

My goal is to help students develop a stronger sense of time, responsibility, and connection to what’s happening in the world around them.

What makes my students unique is their joy in learning, their sense of wonder, and the pride they take in ownership of classroom activities. These tools will help turn each day into an opportunity to learn, reflect, and celebrate together.

Ms. Gemza Howe Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Design-Your-Own Calendars - Set of 15 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
Classroom Calendar Days of the Year • Amazon Business $26.77 1 $26.77
JarThenaAMCS Boho Flip Calendar for Classroom Boho Calendar Bulletin Board Set with 68 Cards & Adjustable Holder Weather Days of The Week Chart for Back to School Home Office DIY Decor Supplies • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Meet April: A children's book exploring April Fools', Earth Day, and other special events throughout the month of April. (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meet March: A children's book about the beginning of springtime and March celebrations (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meet June: A children's book about Father's Day, friendship, and the start of summer (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meet May: A children's book about family, friendship, and holidays in May. (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meet September (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meet July: A children's book to teach about the Fourth of July, friendship, and summer fun! (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meet October (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meet August: a children's book that celebrates end of summer traditions, friendship, and getting ready for a new school year (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Meet February: A children's book to teach about friendship, Valentine's Day, and the month of February (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Meet January: Book 1 in The Calendar Kids Series • Amazon Business $11.91 1 $11.91

Materials cost

$229.52

Vendor shipping charges

$3.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$265.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.93

Total project goal

$312.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$312.89

1 Donor

-$156.43

Donations toward project cost

-$132.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.46

match offer

-$156.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$132.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.47

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$0.00

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