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Ms. Hermann from Dorchester, MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Beginnings

Help me give my students of second-grade dual language class their essential classroom resources. We require new furniture and whiteboards to create a conducive learning environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hermann's classroom raised $8,663

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

Dear compassionate supporters,

Our school serves a remarkable group of dual-language students, many of whom come from backgrounds with limited opportunities.

As dedicated educators, we aspire to provide them with the best learning environment possible.

Currently, we are in dire need of essential classroom resources: furniture and whiteboards. These items will be transformative for our students in several ways:

1. Improved Comfort and Focus: Proper furniture will ensure that our students have comfortable seating, allowing them to focus better on their studies. For many of them, this comfort might be a rare luxury.

2. Enhanced Learning Tools: Interactive whiteboards will revolutionize our teaching methods. They will make lessons more engaging, interactive, and accessible for students who are still mastering English as their second language.

Our goal for this project is clear: to create an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to excel academically. By improving our classroom’s physical aspects, we aim to:

• Boost students’ self-esteem and confidence, showing them that they are worthy of quality learning spaces.

• Foster a sense of belonging, making school a place they look forward to attending.

• Improve academic outcomes by providing the necessary tools for effective learning.

What makes our students truly special is their resilience and determination. Despite facing challenges and obstacles, they show up every day with a hunger for knowledge and a determination to succeed.

Your support can be the key to unlocking their full potential. By donating to this project, you are investing not just in furniture and whiteboards, but in the future of these bright, deserving students. Your generosity will provide them with the opportunities they need to thrive.

Thank you for considering our cause and for making a meaningful impact on the lives of our exceptional dual-language students.

Sincerely,

Ruth Hermann

Ms. Hermann Sarah Greenwood K-8 School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Large Cubbies & Shelves Storage Unit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $959.00 1 $959.00
MimioTeach Interactive Whiteboard • Teachers' School Supply $939.00 1 $939.00
Mobile Flip Chart Writing Easel and Magnetic Dry-Erase Board • Kaplan Early Learning Company $467.96 1 $467.96
Magnetic Write & Wipe Board - 34" x 48" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.99 3 $449.97
Lakeshore Leveled Library Mobile Storage Cart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 2 $398.00
Safco 24-Compartment Literature Organizers, 39.25" x 16.25", Medium Oak (9423MO) • Quill.com $164.99 2 $329.98
Lakeshore 16-Tray Mobile Organizer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00
Lakeshore Manipulative Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Manipulative Library 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Bose - SoundLink Revolve II Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Triple Black • Best Buy Education $219.99 1 $219.99
Lakeshore 2-Way Sand & Water Table • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 2 $159.98
Lakeshore 8-Tray Mobile Organizer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
Lakeshore Light Table Manipulative Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
Way Basics 25.6 H x 40.2 W 6 Stackable Modular Modern Eco Storage Cube System Cubby Organizer White (PS-MC-6-WE) • Staples $117.59 1 $117.59
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Storex 12-Compartment Literature Organizers 32 x 10.5 Gray (61601U01C) • Staples $78.62 1 $78.62
Giant Sand Timers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $75.00 1 $75.00
Case of 24 - Double Sided Dry Erase Lap Boards with Marker • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $72.00 1 $72.00
Iris� Rolling Cart with Plastic Organizer Top, 5-Drawer • Quill.com $68.99 1 $68.99
Way Basics 24.8 H 4 Cubby Bookcase Stackable Organizer and Modern Eco Storage Shelf White (WB-4CUBE-2-WE) • Staples $67.24 1 $67.24
Do-a-Dot Art Markers - Class Pack, Set of 25 • Blick Art Materials $65.91 1 $65.91
Lakeshore Turn-In-Your-Work Organizer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
8 Assorted Colored Masking Tape Rolls • Teachers' School Supply $59.19 1 $59.19
Gorilla Tough & Clear Double-Sided Mounting Tape, 1" x 150", Clear (6036002) • Quill.com $14.59 4 $58.36
Wireless VOICE AMPLIFIER with Rechargeable Microphone Headset • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $55.00 1 $55.00
Safco Powered Onyx Desk Organizer - Desktop Organizer, 2 Horizontal/6 Upright Sections • Blick Art Materials $54.48 1 $54.48
Crayola© Arts & Crafts Brushes - Set of 5 • Nasco $3.75 14 $52.50
Duck© Brand Colored Duct Tape - 1-7/8 in. x 20 yds. - Blue • Nasco $5.68 9 $51.12
artPOP! 3-Tier Rolling Cart - White • Blick Art Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Magnet Tape Adhesive Strip Roll - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $24.26 2 $48.52
Undated Global Printed Products 8.5" x 11" Teacher Planner, Deluxe, Multicolor (DTP-0001-U22-S) • Quill.com $40.99 1 $40.99
Lakeshore Tops for 2-Way Sand & Water Table • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Teacher Planner • Kaplan Early Learning Company $18.86 2 $37.72
Complete Calendar Pocket Chart • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.46 1 $31.46
Lakeshore Are You Ready for 2nd Grade? Game Show® • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Write & Wipe Organization Charts • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Wipeout!: Vocabulary Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Giant Magnetic Lined Page • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Therapy Play Sand - White 25 Pound Bag • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
LIGHTS AND SOUNDS BUZZERS SET OF 4 • Teachers' School Supply $27.99 1 $27.99
Lakeshore Carry-All Teacher’s Caddy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Magnetic Notebook Paper • Teachers' School Supply $27.99 1 $27.99
Really Useful Boxes 16-Box Organizer • Blick Art Materials $25.71 1 $25.71
Bubble Pop Building Blocks Game • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $24.00 1 $24.00
Lakeshore Light-Up Countdown Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $23.99 1 $23.99
Fellowes Partition Additions Plastic File Pocket, Dark Graphite (75275) • Quill.com $19.99 1 $19.99
Uni Posca Paint Markers - Glitter, Set of 8, Fine Tip • Blick Art Materials $18.80 1 $18.80
Fidget Slug - 3D Rainbow Color Sensory Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $17.00 1 $17.00
Cricut Transfer Tape 12 x 48 (2002363) • Staples $8.28 2 $16.56
Uni Posca Mop'r Paint Marker - Black • Blick Art Materials $16.47 1 $16.47
Uni Posca Mop'r Paint Marker - White • Blick Art Materials $16.47 1 $16.47
Learning Resources Create-a-Space Magnetic Storage Boxes Classroom Organizer Multicolor 4 Pack (LER3807) • Staples $15.93 1 $15.93
Removable Poster Tape 3/4" x 150" • Teachers' School Supply $7.91 2 $15.82
File Organizer Pocket Chart Gr K-5 • Teachers' School Supply $14.99 1 $14.99
Teacher Created Resources - Good Work Spanish 90 Jumbo Stickers • Teachers' School Supply $2.99 5 $14.95
Evan-Moor Daily Summer Activities: Between Grades 1st Grade and 2nd Grade Activity Book (9781629384849) • Staples $13.74 1 $13.74
Lakeshore Magnetic Storage Boxes - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.59 1 $13.59
Rolodex 8-Compartment Wire Mesh Rotating Organizer Black (1773083) • Staples $13.21 1 $13.21
Lakeshore Magnetic Hooks - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted, Dozen (30075) • Quill.com $10.59 1 $10.59
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Clear (142) • Quill.com $4.49 2 $8.98
LEGO - City Great Vehicles Stunt Plane 60323 • Best Buy Education $7.99 1 $7.99
Uni Posca Paint Marker - Light Blue, Extra Broad Chisel, 15 mm • Blick Art Materials $6.55 1 $6.55
Uni Posca Paint Marker - Green, Extra Broad Chisel, 15 mm • Blick Art Materials $6.55 1 $6.55
Hygloss Products Inc. - Call Bell • Teachers' School Supply $5.99 1 $5.99
Uni Posca Paint Marker - Fluorescent Pink, Broad Chisel Tip, 8 mm • Blick Art Materials $4.62 1 $4.62

Materials cost

$7,079.69

Vendor shipping charges

$147.01

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$106.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$7,362.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,299.34

Total project goal

$8,662.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$8,662.24

1 Donor

-$8,662.24

Donations toward project cost

-$7,362.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1,299.34

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