With their minds and bodies growing like weeds, I believe it’s essential to support my 11- and 12-year-old students with tools for organization and daily success. Every item requested in this project is either a basic necessity for our classroom or directly supports the development of organizational skills, something especially important during the often chaotic middle school years.
Each week, I create a classroom calendar that includes upcoming school events and assignments from the three different classes I teach.
The magnetic strips, whiteboard markers, and laminating sheets will help me build a reusable, easy-to-read calendar that’s accessible to all students, including translations into the three most commonly spoken languages in our classroom community (English, Spanish, and Dari). This helps every student feel seen and supported.
The pencil boxes will be used to organize materials at each lab station, and a laminated checklist will help students manage what belongs in each box, giving them hands-on practice with organizing tools and taking responsibility for their learning space. Lastly, the graph paper, pencils, and sharpeners for colored pencils will allow my students to clearly express their ideas, record data, and illustrate their scientific thinking in an organized way.
By supporting this project, you're giving students more than supplies—you’re giving my kids structure, confidence, and the tools to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for considering our classroom!
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
Pacon Graph Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 1/4 Inch Graph Ruled, 500 Sheets, White
• School Specialty
$8.47
8
$67.76
10 Pcs Plastic Pencil Boxes Bulk Clear Large Capacity Pencil Cases with Snap Tight Lid, Crayon Box Storage Organizer Containers for School Office Supplies Student Adult Multi Purpose (Clear and White)
• Amazon Business
$28.99
1
$28.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouch, 9 x 11-1/2 Inches, 3 mil Thick, Pack of 100 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult
• School Specialty
$24.29
1
$24.29
Refillable Dry Erase Markers, Pilot BeGreen V Board Master Assorted Colors, 5-Pack With 1 Refill For Each Marker
• Amazon Business
$14.81
1
$14.81
LACCHOUFEE 50 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies
• Amazon Business
$6.99
2
$13.98
Maped Shaker 2-Hole Pencil Sharpener
• Blick Art Materials
$0.93
12
$11.16
84Pcs Strong Square Magnets, Adhesive Magnets for Crafts, Magnetic Stickers, Sticky Magnet for DIY Projects, Whiteboards, Refrigerators, Office & Home Organization
• Amazon Business
$4.99
1
$4.99
Materials cost
$165.98
Vendor shipping charges
$19.15
Sales tax
$14.52
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.49
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$232.14
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$40.97
Total project goal
$273.11
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$273.11
2 Donors
-$141.56
Donations toward project cost
-$120.33
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$21.23
match offer
-$131.54
Match offer toward project cost
-$111.81
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Archibald and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.