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Mrs. Bourassi from Columbus, OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Intervention

Help me give my students some necessary supplies for a great year in intervention reading.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bourassi's classroom raised $479

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a dedicated reading intervention specialist, I hold a profound commitment to the growth and success of my students. In light of the ongoing challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, many of the students at our school are struggling to bridge the gap in their reading abilities. It is with a heartfelt plea that I reach out to you for support in enhancing our learning environment.

One key aspect that has come to my attention is the importance of proper nutrition in facilitating effective learning.

I envision a classroom where my students have access to nourishing and wholesome snacks that fuel their minds and bodies, enabling them to concentrate better on their studies. Your contribution would greatly aid in ensuring that our students have access to the healthy sustenance they need to thrive academically.

Furthermore, to create an optimal learning space, I am seeking assistance in acquiring storage solutions for my classroom. An organized environment plays a pivotal role in a student's educational journey. With your help, I aim to establish an efficient system that keeps all the students' work neatly arranged and readily accessible. This will not only promote a sense of structure but also allow me to cater to each student's progress more effectively.

In my teaching approach, I value hands-on engagement as a means to foster understanding and growth. To this end, I am excited to introduce colorful elements into our lessons. Colored pencils and markers can serve as invaluable tools in making learning more interactive and stimulating for students. With your support, I envision a dynamic classroom where these artistic mediums aid in conveying complex concepts and sparking creativity among my students.

Mrs. Bourassi Focus Learning Academy - Nrth Columbus Grades PreK-2

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.

Columbus, OH 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Best-Buy Washable Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Rip Van Wafels Honey and Oats Stroopwafels, 1.16 oz., 12 Packs/Box, 12/Box (RVW00336) • Quill.com $25.99 2 $51.98
Heavy-Duty Alphabet Puzzle Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
artPOP! 3-Tier Rolling Cart - White • Blick Art Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Rip Van Wafels Dutch Caramel and Vanilla Stroopwafels, 1.16 oz., 12 Packs/Box, 12/Box (RVW00334) • Quill.com $23.99 2 $47.98
Maped Color'Peps Colored Pencils - Class Pack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $46.63 1 $46.63
Packs of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00

Materials cost

$366.56

Vendor shipping charges

$5.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$407.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.83

Total project goal

$478.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$478.89

3 Donors

-$151.44

Donations toward project cost

-$135.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.75

match offer

-$319.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$271.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.20

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$0.00

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