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Ms. Herman from Red Bank, NJ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Please Help Me Spice Up My 4th Grade Classroom !

Help me give my students a welcoming classroom, please! I’ve been teaching for 24 years and would LOVE new items to spice up my classroom a bit!! Whatever you can help us with will be greatly appreciated!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Herman's classroom raised $763

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Like I said before, I’ve been teaching for 24 years. I was moved a bit in my district to teach specials like an Enrichment STEM course, Financial Literacy, Computer Science, I-Ready Class, and Digital Literacy.

I have been back in the classroom for the past two years, but it wasn’t my room, and none of the furniture or supplies were mine.

There was even a supply closet that I strangely didn’t have a key to, so I felt like a guest for those two years. This coming school year, the classroom is mine, and I have the key now.

After giving away lots of classroom items over the years, it would be nice to get some help to SPICE up my 4th grade classroom!!

Ms. Herman Red Bank Middle School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
Turn-In-Your-Work Organizer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, for Use with Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100 Count • Amazon Business $11.99 5 $59.95
Giant Classroom Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Scotch Brand Scotch TL906 Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System , 9 inch (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, 12/Pack (30001) • Quill.com $10.07 4 $40.28
Privacy Partitions - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Pacon Classroom Construction Paper Storage 26 7/8 x 16 7/8 x 18 1/2 White (PAC001316) • Staples $36.74 1 $36.74
Magnetic Write & Wipe Organization Charts • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
SUPEASY Fan Shaped Desk File Organizer, 6 Compartments for Filing Paper Bills, Letters, Desk Accessories for Workspace, School, Office, Waiting Room, Classroom Storage, Black • Amazon Business $25.69 1 $25.69
8 Pcs Magnetic Storage Pockets Whiteboard Accessory Case Magnetic File Holder Teacher Classroom Storage Magnet Pouches for Organization Magnetic Storage Organizer Pocket for Paper Fridge, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
DEAYOU 24 Pack Classroom Storage Baskets, Small Plastic Baskets for Organizing, Colorful Storage Trays, Crayon Pencil Containers Organizer Bins for Desk, Drawer, Home, Office, 6.1"L x 4.7"W x 2.4"H • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 24/Pack (2185229) • Staples $20.09 1 $20.09
Write & Wipe Daily Schedule Pocket Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
I Know the Answer! Game Buzzers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Sharpie Metallic Fine Point Marker - Silver, Pkg of 2 • Blick Art Materials $4.11 3 $12.33
Crayola Project XL Poster Markers - Set of 4, Classic Colors • Blick Art Materials $9.34 1 $9.34
Crayola Project XL Poster Markers - Set of 4, Bright Colors • Blick Art Materials $9.34 1 $9.34

Materials cost

$588.05

Vendor shipping charges

$20.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$647.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.32

Total project goal

$762.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$762.14

4 Donors

-$756.26

Donations toward project cost

-$647.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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$0.00

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