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Ms. Holt from Oklahoma City, OK is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My First Year Will be LIT(erature)!

Help me give my students flexible seating, bright colors, and supplies to improve student productivity and inspire creativity! I would like for my classroom to be comfortable and motivate all my students to want to learn.

  • $2,297 goal

This project expired on December 10, 2019.

This project expired on December 10, 2019.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

This is my first year as an educator and I will be teaching English to High School students in Oklahoma City. Most of my students come from low-income families and receive free or reduced lunch. Our students are often resistant to reading and writing, but when they are exposed to high-interest materials and a comfortable environment, they are motivated to read and take ownership of their learning! I am working on compiling books for our classroom library designed to help students reading below grade level to increase their reading achievement. My goal is for my students to reach and exceed their grade level! I want to accomplish this by first making my classroom hospitable and a pleasurable room to learn. Help me provide a great environment that my students will cherish!

My Project

It's my belief that you cannot get students to learn until you first get them to enjoy coming to class. Some of that is accomplished by creating a welcoming environment. My students currently attend school in a building many decades old and currently being renovated. Our students are used to having second-hand and outdated supplies, so I'd love for once, to be able to give them something new and special. Help me make my high school English classroom their favorite classroom, and therefore, their most effective classroom!

With your help, I'd love to create an atmosphere that is both welcoming and engaging, is productivity-inspiring, and that is a safe space where my students feel confident expressing themselves and being vulnerable to making mistakes, especially while adjusting to our district changes.

Help me do this by providing flexible seating, bright colors, and supplies to improve student productivity and inspire creativity! I would love for my classroom to be comfortable and motivate all of my students to want to learn.

Ms. Holt Capitol Hill High School Grades 9-12

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.

Oklahoma City, OK 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 75 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brother MFC-J6930DW All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Wireless Connectivity, Duplex Printing, Amazon Dash Replenishment Enabled • Amazon Business $239.98 1 $239.98
MORFAN Gaming Chair Large Size Ergonomic Executive Office Home Racing Chair with Lumbar Massager Support & Adjustable Headrest Pillow & Retractable Footrest (Black/Orange) … • Amazon Business $183.99 1 $183.99
VIVO Black Height Adjustable 36 inch Stand up Desk Converter | Quick Sit to Stand Tabletop Dual Monitor Riser (DESK-V000V) • Amazon Business $169.98 1 $169.98
Rubbermaid 1735746 12-Compartment Organizer • Amazon Business $83.99 1 $83.99
LZ LEISURE ZONE Adjustable 5-Position Folding Floor Chair Lazy Sofa Cushion Gaming Chair (Orange) • Amazon Business $67.54 1 $67.54
Brother Printer LC30193PK Super High Yield XXL 3 Pack Ink Cartridges- 1 Ea: Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Ink • Amazon Business $64.96 1 $64.96
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Tangerine 3' • Amazon Business $60.00 1 $60.00
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - Crisp Lemon, 105 Count (Pack of 4) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $26.93 2 $53.86
Vaultz VZ00306 Locking Chest with Handles and 2 Combination Locks, Holds Hanging Files, Letter or Legal Sizes, 16.5 x 13.5 x 12 Inches, Tactical Black • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Welaxy Makeup Drawer Organizers Bins Felt dividers Box Storage bin 8 Pack (Orange) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Art3d Standing Desk Anti-Fatigue Mat,Not Flat Comfort Mat with Foot Massage for Standing Workstation,26.7 x 23 Inch, Black • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer, Refreshing Gel, 2 Liter Hand Sanitizer Table Top Pump Bottles (Pack of 2) - 9625-02-EC • Amazon Business $43.21 1 $43.21
Pentel EnerGel RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pen, 0.7mm Medium Line, Metal Tip, Black Ink, 12 Pack (BL77-A) • Amazon Business $14.40 3 $43.20
Brother LC3019BK Super High Yield Black Ink Cartridge • Amazon Business $41.19 1 $41.19
X-ACTO ProX Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $34.75 1 $34.75
EXPO 82001 Low-Odor Bullet Black Dry Erase Markers For Use On Whiteboards, Glass and Non-porous Surfaces; Ideal for Classrooms, Offices and Homes, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $10.49 3 $31.47
SanDisk Ultra CZ48 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ48-256G-U46) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Calypso Basics by Reston Lloyd Acrylic Storage Canisters, Set of 3, Orange • Amazon Business $28.36 1 $28.36
M2 BASICS 300 Piece (40 Unique Items) First Aid Kit w/Bag | Free First Aid Guide | Emergency Medical Supply | for Home, Office, Outdoors, Car, Camping, Travel, Survival, Workplace • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 16 Count • Amazon Business $10.94 2 $21.88
Bostitch EZ Squeeze 40 Sheet 3-Hole Punch (HP40) • Amazon Business $20.72 1 $20.72
Post-it Flags Assorted Color Combo Pack, 320 Flags Total, 200 1-Inch Wide Flags and 120 .5-Inch Wide Flags, 4 On-The-Go Dispensers/Pack (683XL1) • Amazon Business $10.00 2 $20.00
Dry Erase Pockets Sheet Protectors 30 Pack - Reusable & Oversized 10" x 13" - Clear Durable Plastic Sleeves with 12 Pens, 4 Erasers and 2 Rings for Classroom Organization, Teacher and School Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes Value Pack, 24 Pads/Pack, Convenient School Bus Carry and Storage Case, 2X The Sticking Power, 3 in. x 3 in, Bright Colors (654-24SSBUS) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes Value Pack, 24 Pads/Pack, Convenient School Bus Carry and Storage Case, 2X The Sticking Power, 3 in. x 3 in, Bright Colors (654-24SSBUS) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Acrimet Horizontal Triple File Folder Organizer (Orange Citrus Color) • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
Acrimet Facility 3 Tier Letter Tray Plastic Desktop File Organizer (Orange Color) • Amazon Business $17.90 1 $17.90
Kleenex Professional Facial Tissue for Business (03076), Flat Tissue Boxes, 12 Boxes / Convenience Case, 125 Tissues / Box • Amazon Business $17.75 1 $17.75
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Vibrant Colors, 12-Count • Amazon Business $15.77 1 $15.77
Refillable Journal with Pen Holder Orange PU Soft Cover Leather Journal Travelers Lined A5 Planner Binder 6 Ring The Circular Ring (Orange) • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Magnetic Push Pins by White Kaiman 50 Pack Push Pin Magnets for Whiteboard, Refrigerator Magnets, Calendar Magnets, Locker, or Map Multi Use Thumbtacks Magnet Pins (Clear) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - Tuscan Lavender & Jasmine, 140Count • Amazon Business $13.72 1 $13.72
Dexas 3517-804 Slimcase 2 Storage Clipboard with Side Opening, Neon Orange • Amazon Business $13.52 1 $13.52
BIC Xtra Smooth Mechanical Pencil, Medium Point (0.7mm), 40-Count • Amazon Business $6.63 2 $13.26
Fiskars 01-004244J Premier Softgrip Titanium Straight Adult Scissors, 8 Inch, Orange • Amazon Business $12.65 1 $12.65
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $11.54 1 $11.54
Combination Plan and Record Book: One efficient 8-1/2" x 11" Book for Lesson Plans and Grades Combines W101 and R6080 - (PR7-6) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Acrimet Premium Tape Dispenser (Orange Color) • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
EasyPAG Desk Organizer 9 Components Mesh Office Desktop Office Supplies Set with Drawer,Orange • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Optix 55 Elegant Glasses Holder – Premium Orange Faux Leather, Soft Velvet Lining, Non Skid Felt Bottom - Phone Eyeglass Holder Stand and Multipurpose Organizer for Eyewear, Pens and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $10.55 1 $10.55
AmazonBasics Hanging Organizer File Folders - Letter Size (25 Pack) - Assorted Colors - AMZ101 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
EasyPAG Mesh Desktop Organizer 6 Compartment Office Desk Organizers Supply Caddy with Drawer, Orange • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Clipco Book Rings Medium 1.5-Inch Nickel Plated (100-Pack) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
EXPO 86001 Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Fine Point, Black (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Bostitch Office B210R-ORG Ascend 3 in 1 Stapler with Integrated Remover & Staple Storage, Orange (B210-ORG) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
EXPO Dry Erase Marker Starter Set, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 6 Piece • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88

Materials cost

$1,752.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $142.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$26.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,951.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$344.43

Total project goal

$2,296.22

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