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Mrs. Rick from San Diego, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Year. New Chances. Fresh Starts. Same Dreams.

My students need some updates to the classroom for a successful new school year! My students need stools, scoop rockers, borders, fadeless paper rolls, and double-sided write/wipe boards to make our classroom more inviting.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rick's classroom raised $601

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 Students

Our Title 1 school is unique because the majority of our students are second language learners. Many of them are refugees from countries that are riddled with poverty, violence, and prosecution. Our neighborhood is one that struggles with poverty and hunger. 100% of our students qualify for free breakfast and lunch. We also partner with Feeding America to bring groceries to the families twice a month.

Despite the obstacles facing these students and their community, they are determined, intelligent and eager to succeed.

We have a wonderful opportunity to learn about many different cultures and languages. The students develop a respect for one another that is built on trust and friendships.

My Project

As we near the end of the school year, my mind begins to race thinking of all the things I need to buy, replace, and wish for. My school is allotted a very limited budget of $250 per classroom for the year. We are not able to ask parents for supplies because of their financial status. Therefore, many things are purchased by myself, or gone without.

I realized the other day that my white boards were around as long as I have been teaching (15 years)!

They are warped, stained, and in pretty bad shape. I am asking for a new set of white boards that my students will use multiple times every day. I am also requesting some refills for the bean bags I have that were once comfy and nice.

Then there are the things that I could surely teach without. However, my experiences have taught me that the environment does make a difference! I like my students to be comfortable while learning. I allow them to lay, sit, and relax while doing there work and have found this method creates happier students. Next school year I would like to try rocking scoop chairs for my students to use throughout out the room. I also am requesting a set of stools for them to use. These will allow them the choice of flexible seating if desired. Other supplies are basic essentials for setting up a classroom. These include fadeless paper, borders, and letters for bulletin boards. Also labels for folders, pencil boxes, and field trips, that I usually buy from my own pocket to set up the classroom.

Mrs. Rick Marshall Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JJ386X - Double-Sided Learn to Print Write & Wipe Board - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $57.99 3 $173.97
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-1101AC-SO Plastic Stack Stools, 17.75" Height, 11.75" Width, 11.75" Length, Assorted Colors (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $51.22 2 $102.44
Relax Your Kids While Playing Games, Reading With This Scoop Rocker in Assorted Colors (Pack of 6) • amazon business/Sold by FireFly Trade $40.50 1 $40.50
Bean Bag Refill Bag of Beans • Amazon Business $17.45 2 $34.90
TA301BB - Fadeless Paper Roll - Bright Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
TA301CY - Fadeless Paper Roll - Canary Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Teacher Created Resources Bold Block 3" Magnetic Letters, Chalkboard Brights (77212.0) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Carson-Dellosa 144030 Scalloped Borders Variety Set III, 2-1/4" x 3' Size (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $10.87 1 $10.87
Carson-Dellosa 144031 Scalloped Borders Variety Set IV, 2-1/4" x 3' Size (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $9.05 1 $9.05
Teacher Created Resources Teal Polka Dots Magnetic Border (77257) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Creative Teaching Press Labels, Dots on Turquoise (4516) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$434.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$510.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.07

Total project goal

$600.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $600.45

3 Donors

-$300.22

Donations toward project cost

-$255.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.03

match offer

-$300.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$255.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.03

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