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Ms. Stefanou from Derby CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Year, New You

Help me give my students new materials to start off the 2024-2025 school year! Get them excited to start school in a warm and welcoming environment with materials and classroom supplies to get them prepared to learn.

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My Project

I have selected some items we could really use in our classroom to make a warm and comfortable environment for the upcoming school year and to support students learning goals.

As we finish off this school year, I asked my current students what items I could provide to enhance their learning in addition to creating a warm and welcoming classroom environment.

I am hoping to use the lamps and pillows to make my classroom more welcoming as well as the white boards to enhance reading and math lessons. Finally I chose some classroom decorations to make my classroom more inviting.

I am so lucky to work with such a special community of students who deserve to have a warm and welcoming classroom environment they can start the year with so they can feel safe and be the best versions of themselves.

Ms. Stefanou
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex Plastic Small Book Bin, 8.5" x 12" x 4.5", Black, Pack of 6 (STX70123E06C-6) • Quill.com $39.59 4 $158.36
Union & Scale Essentials 5 Shelf 31 H Laminate Bookcase White (UN56978) • Staples $150.84 1 $150.84
Scotch Thermal Laminator Value Pack • Teachers' School Supply $106.22 1 $106.22
Fumete 12 PCs Floor Pillows Cushions Round Seat Pillows Seating 15 x 15 Inches Color Chair Cushions Floor Pillow Reading Cushion for Kids Adults Classroom Home School Playing Supplies (Vivid Color) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Wildflower Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 10 $49.90
Simple Designs LF2000-BLK-2PK 2 Light Mother Daughter Floor Lamp with Reading Light, 2 Pk Black, 71.5" • Amazon Business $49.07 1 $49.07
Set of 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9"x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards l 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $37.49 1 $37.49
WallDeca Magnetic Premium Whiteboard Eraser, Felt Bottom Surface, Dry Erase Eraser for White Boards, Dry Erase Board Cleaner - Works on All Dry Erase Surfaces, Whiteboard Cleaner (Teal) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Foxmas Black Rug for Bedroom, Area Rug 4x6 Feet, Throw Rugs with Rubber Backing Washable, Rugs for Bedroom Aesthetic, Black Fluffy Rug for Living Room, Dorm Rug Fuzzy Carpet Rugs Room Decor • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
This Classroom Is Better With You In It, Positive Motivational Wall Decor, Signs for Teachers, Class Room Welcome, Boho Classroom Decor, Safe Space, (8X10 INCH with Framed) • Amazon Business $16.87 1 $16.87
12 Black History Classroom Decorations - 11x14in Inspirational Posters for Classroom, US History Posters for Classroom High School, Black History Poster, Black History Posters for Walls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Lakeshore Modern Cursive Reference Nameplates - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$690.68

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.57

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$745.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.58

Total project goal

$877.19

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Total project goal

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 $877.19

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