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Ms. Smith from Girdler, KY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Parent Communication is Key!

Help me give my students and parents the necessary communication tools to help them succeed!

  • $247 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

My Project

Parent communication is a necessary tool in the success of a student. In the classroom, there is so many newsletters, event flyers, permission slips, and important documents that are sent home weekly, if not daily.

Parent communication folders, paper, and a mailbox for the students is a great way to make sure that parents are staying in the loop with all things happening in their child’s classrooms.

I would love to give my parents the brand new folders to see what needs to be returned and what can stay at home. The paper would help me stayed stocked up on paper for newsletters, permission slips, and important flyers. The mailbox would allow me to assign each student a mailbox to organize the papers they need to take home everyday!

We would be so grateful to receive any and all donations to increase the parent communication in our classroom!

Ms. Smith Girdler Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

38 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HOOBRO Literature Organizer, 27 Compartments Wooden Mail Organizer, Countertop Literature Sorter with Adjustable Shelves for Home, Office, School, Student Mailbox for Classroom, Black BK27WF01 • Amazon Business $89.98 1 $89.98
ECR4Kids 2-Pocket Parent-Teacher Classroom Communication Folder, School Supplies, Red, 36-Piece • Amazon Business $36.35 1 $36.35
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Tropical Colors 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Staples $18.34 1 $18.34
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Neon Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (20270) • Quill.com $16.18 1 $16.18
Neenah Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/89 gsm,"Eco" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (22226), Assorted • Amazon Business $15.85 1 $15.85

Materials cost

$176.70

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.94

Total project goal

$246.29

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