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Dr. LiCalsi from Mobile, AL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Planning With The End in Mind

Help me give my students a refreshed and organized classroom. Over the years, our classroom has become a little rundown and broken.

  • $933 goal

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

My Project

I absolutely love how curious, kind, and hardworking my students are. They come to class each day eager to learn, grow, and support one another. My classroom is a safe, welcoming place where we build confidence, explore ideas, and develop important skills together.

The resources I’ve selected—storage solutions, organizational tools, and classroom supplies—will help create a more efficient, inviting, and inspiring learning environment.

A functional teacher desk will help me stay organized and better support my students' needs. Additional storage and organization tools will make it easier to keep materials accessible and tidy, helping students focus and stay on task. Thoughtful, colorful classroom decorations will brighten our space and make it a place that students are excited to be every day.

With your support, we can transform our classroom into a well-organized, cheerful environment that truly supports student success!

Dr. LiCalsi Olive Dodge Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Mobile, AL View local requests

More than half 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

50 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
feela 56 Pack Composition Notebooks Bulk, Kraft Cover Lined Blank College Ruled Composition Travel Journals with Rainbow Spines For Women Students Business, 60 Pages, 8.3”x 5.5”, A5, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $48.44 3 $145.32
9 Cube Closet Organizers And Storage | Includes All Storage Cube Bins | Easy To Assemble Closet Storage Unit With Drawers | Room Organizer For Clothes, Baby Closet Bedroom, Playroom, Dorm (White Grey) • Amazon Business $50.91 2 $101.82
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.74 3 $101.22
Kleenex® Boutique 2-Ply Facial Tissue, White, 95 Sheets Per Box, Carton Of 36 Boxes • Amazon Business $76.15 1 $76.15
Fuutreo 2 Pieces Classroom Paper Storage Organizer Construction Paper Storage Sturdy Cardboard Classroom Mailboxes Literature Craft Organizer for Home Office (White,18 Slots) • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Neenah Astrobrights® Bright Color Paper, Letter Size Paper, 24 lb, Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $15.47 4 $61.88
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Assorted Color, Durable Poly 2 Pocket Folders with Clasps, Letter Size, Bulk 30 Pack • Amazon Business $30.68 2 $61.36
FVSEC 270 Pcs Highlighters Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip Multicolor Highlighter Marker Set, Quick-Drying Pen Highlighter for Classroom School Home Office (270Pcs, 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Coastwide Professional Professional Kitchen Rolls Paper Towels 2-ply 85 Sheets/Roll 30 Rolls/Pack (CW21810CT) • Staples $34.95 1 $34.95

Materials cost

$695.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$56.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$792.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.91

Total project goal

$932.73

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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