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Mrs. Thursby from Merrillville, IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organization Is Key

Help me give my students the supplies necessary for an interactive language arts binder.

  • $268 goal

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

My Project

Organization is a lifelong skill that I teach in my classes. My students create an interactive binder which houses all of the notes, papers, writing assignments, and projects that we do in class. Many of my students do not have the means to bring the necessary supplies to create their binders. My project is requesting binders, dividers, pencils, and a few other supplies to ensure every student can continue to create his/her interactive binder.

Our interactive binders not only organize their resources, but my students are learning the benefits of organization.

Your donation will help all of my students have the supplies needed to create and maintain their interactive binders.

Mrs. Thursby Merrillville Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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.

Merrillville, IN View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

75 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cardinal 1.5 Inch 3 Ring Binder, D Ring, White, 4 Pack, Holds 375 Sheets (29400) • Amazon Business $18.00 4 $72.00
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
12 Pack Expandable Folders Plastic Binder Pocket with 11 Holes for 2/3/4 Ring Binder, A4/Letter Size Document Pouch with Snap Button & Label, Index Dividers Pocket Clear Poly Envelopes(Side-Opening) • Amazon Business $12.97 2 $25.94
Sharpie Permanent Marker, 25 Count • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
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 $20.98 1 $20.98
PRALB 400PCS Chisel Shape Pencil Eraser Caps Pencil Erasers Assorted Colors for Party Favors Games Prizes Pencil Top Erasers Home School Office, Color 2 • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Oxford Filler Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inch Wide Ruled Paper, 3 Hole Punch, Loose Leaf Notebook Paper for 3 Ring Binders, 500 sheets (62330), white • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79

Materials cost

$194.68

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Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$2.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$227.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.16

Total project goal

$267.76

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