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Ms. Owens from Charlotte, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Owens's classroom raised $426

Proud to Learn: Our Penny Proud 5th Grade Classroom Launch!

Help me give my students a fifth grade classroom to create an exciting, high-energy environment where students are motivated to learn and feel instantly welcomed.

Ms. Owens Briarwood Academy

Charlotte, NC Grades 3-5

Celebrating 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.

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This school year, our fifth-grade classroom is launching a vibrant, "Penny Proud" theme designed to create an exciting, organized, and welcoming learning environment. To bring this nostalgic vision to life, the purple construction paper and tropical border will serve as the visual core of our room, beautifully matching the show's signature color palette and framing our learning charts. The boho lamps will soften the room's lighting to establish a warm, cozy atmosphere where students feel comfortable and focused, while the baskets and magnets will keep our daily materials neatly organized and allow us to proudly display student work. Finally, the snacks will provide a warm, inviting touch for our upcoming Open House, helping us break the ice and build a strong, supportive partnership with our student's families right from day one.Try without personalization

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

40 students impacted 1 donor

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Charlotte, NC
Grades 3-5
Mathematics
Science
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Owens Briarwood Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

EDISHINE Rattan Arc Floor Lamp with Remote,Gold Farmhouse Standing Lamp | 5CCT Dimmable LED Bulb Included, Double Shades, Foot Switch, Adjustable Lamphead, Ideal for Living Room, Bedroom, Nursery • Amazon Business $68.59 2 $137.18

SOUR PATCH KIDS Lemonade Fest Soft & Chewy Gummy Candy, Bulk Candy, 12-3.61 oz Bags • Amazon Business $23.18 4 $92.72

Zhehao 14 x 10 x 3 Inch 16 Pack Paper Organizer Basket Small Plastic Storage Plastic Basket Tray Office File Holder for Office Supplies (Purple,Blue,Pink,Green,Classic) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99

Teacher Created Resources Fun Size Plum Purple Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77417) • Amazon Business $20.20 1 $20.20

Pajean Tropical Bulletin Board Border Summer Classroom Decorations Boho Greenery Bulletin Board Border Self Adhesive Jungle Leaves Plant Trim Stickers for Nature Themed Back to School Decor(65.6 ft) • Amazon Business $8.89 2 $17.78

FINDMAG Fridge Magnets, Refrigerator Magnets for Locker, 14 Pack, Rose Gold | White Board Magnets for Classroom Pictures, Kitchen Display and Accessories Decorative, Easy to Move, Reusable Design • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost			$303.82
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$23.70
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.56
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$362.08
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$63.90
Total project goal			$425.98
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$425.98
1 Donor			-$425.98
Donations toward project cost			-$362.08
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$63.90
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Proud to Learn: Our Penny Proud 5th Grade Classroom Launch!

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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