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Ms. Sherman from Forest Park IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organized & Illuminated: Shedding Light on Our Classroom Needs!

Help me give my students fluorescent anti-glare light covers and various organization supplies.

  • 2 donors
  • $228 still needed

expires Aug 20

  • 2 donors
  • $228 still needed
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My Project

I'm so excited to create an organized and comfortable classroom with your support! I've worked in education for three years, and next year will be my first with my own classroom. This third grade ELA classroom will serve two homeroom classes throughout the day. I'm requesting support for many basic organization supplies so that students can effectively and independently move through the room. We will use the file systems in particular to create portfolios, so students can see their learning throughout the year!

Also, I'd love some light covers to make our room cozy and inviting.

Our florescent lights can cause glare that is distracting and uncomfortable for some students. Your generosity will make a big difference in our learning journey, and we'll be so grateful for your help. Thank you for considering it!

Ms. Sherman
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
6 Pack Fluorescent Light Covers Magnetic Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom Fabric Florescent Light Covers Light Filters for Office Hospital Home Classroom School Warm Yellow • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Vaultz Snap-N-Store Letter File Box Black • Woodwind and Brasswind $16.99 2 $33.98
Staples Hanging File Folders 1/5-Cut Tab Letter Size Blue 25/Box (ST163501-CC) • Staples $10.79 3 $32.37
Mesh Office Supplies Desk Organizer,Meshist Metal Desktop Document Holder Organizer with 4 Letter Paper Tray and 1 Vertical Section,Black • Amazon Business $22.39 1 $22.39
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22.2 yds., Clear, 6/Pack (142-6) • Quill.com $16.73 1 $16.73
Avery Neon Laser Address Labels, 1 x 2 5/8", Assorted Colors, 30 Labels/Sheet, 15 Sheets/Pack (5979) • Quill.com $15.29 1 $15.29
Magnetic Tape, 15 Feet Magnet Tape Roll (1/2'' Wide x 15 ft Long), with 3M Strong Adhesive Backing. Perfect for DIY, Art Projects, whiteboards & Fridge Organization • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Avery Removable Print or Write 2" x 4" Labels - Great for Home Organization Projects, Pack of 100 White Labels (5444) • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94

Materials cost

$198.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.87

Total project goal

$272.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $272.48

1 Donor

-$30.00

Donations toward project cost

-$25.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

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 $227.48

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