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Ms. Harris from Richmond TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Not Your Typical Bootcamp: Middle School Bootcamp at Your Service!

Help me give my students a binder with tabs to learn organizational skills while exploring middle school. We are preparing todays 5th grade students with a strong foundation in organization, social/emotional learning, academic readiness, and skills for life.

  • 4 donors
  • $853 goal

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My Project

Being an Elementary School Counselor, I am always looking for ways to help students - not only socially and emotionally, but academically as well. Being able to prepare students and help teach valuable life skills is not only a blessing but rewarding as I watch my students grow.

This year, all 5th grade students will participate in the First Annual Middle School Bootcamp.

Still seeing the effects of Covid (these students were in 1st and 2nd grade at the time), I've seen students who lack confidence in themselves, have increased anxiety, and have trouble coping with life in general. I'm organizing a Middle School Bootcamp for all 5th grade students. After consulting with current Middle School Counselors and asking what I can do to help prepare them, I decided to coordinate a 3 Day Bootcamp where students can practice switching classes on their own, learning valuable topics such as how to open a combination lock, dangers of social media, note-taking tips, organizational skills, YOGA, healthy friendships, conflict resolution, and other topics. We have invited CrimeStoppers, local law enforcement, Social Workers, and other important people to talk about all things in middle school and beyond.

Since one of the topics is organization, I am asking for each student to have their own 3 ring binder where they can put their schedule, handouts, and other important papers to help teach them HOW to keep things organized. Unfortunately, with 130 students, it is very expensive - which is why I am asking for donors. Students will learn how to use their binders as a tool, keep a neat notebook, calendar, and may earn a prize at the end.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. I am working hard to build future leaders.

Ms. Harris
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
½ Inch 3 Ring Binder Grey, 5 Inch Round Ring Clear View Cover with 2 Inside Pockets Binders, Colored School Supplies Binders, Also Available in Pink, Red, Green, Blue, and Purple (6 PC) – by Enday • Amazon Business $24.87 22 $547.14
5-Tab Binder Dividers, HERKKA 3 Ring Binder Dividers with Reinforced Edge, 3 Hole Punch Section Index Dividers for Binders, 1/5-Cut Tabs, Letter Size, White, 120 Dividers • Amazon Business $22.88 6 $137.28

Materials cost

$684.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$724.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.89

Total project goal

$852.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $852.58

4 Donors

-$852.58

Donations toward project cost

-$724.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$127.89

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 $0.00

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