You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Morelli from Plymouth, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Morelli is requesting

Refresh for a Bright New School Year!

Help me give my students fresh bulletin boards, boarders and bins for a bright back to school classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Morelli's classroom raised $292

This project is fully funded

My Project

As we gear up for a new school year, creating a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment is at the top of my list. A fresh, inviting space helps students feel calm, excited, and ready to learn from day one. To bring this vision to life, I’m requesting bulletin board paper, colorful borders, whiteboard erasers, and classroom storage bins. These materials will help transform our classroom into a space that is not only functional but full of energy and encouragement.

Our bulletin boards serve as more than decoration—they are home to student work, interactive displays, and visual learning tools.

With new paper and borders, these spaces can become engaging and inspiring again. Whiteboard erasers are essential tools for daily instruction, small-group work, and student participation, while new bins will help us stay organized from the very start.

With your support, I can give my students a classroom that reflects how much they are valued. A fresh start can set the tone for the entire year—and with your help, we’ll be off to a great one!

Mrs. Morelli Plymouth Center Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Plymouth, CT View local requests

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

30 students impacted 28donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Morelli is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, Black - 77314 • Amazon Business $23.86 2 $47.72
Teacher Created Resources Blush Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Lightweight • School Specialty $18.97 2 $37.94
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, White - Lightweight - Durable • School Specialty $18.97 2 $37.94
ORGIDOL 12 Pack Black Plastic Storage Bins, Storage Container for Organizing, Storage Boxes with Handle for Shelves, Cute Organizer Bins for Craft, Snacks, Pantry, Cabinet, 9.69x6.7x5.7 inch • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Pastel Rainbow Bulletin Board Border Boho Classroom Decor 36ft Two Sided Borders Trimmer for School Birthday Party Decorations • Amazon Business $6.64 4 $26.56
maxtek Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser, Glass Board Erasers, 2 Pack, Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Board, Glass Board, Calendar Board, Office and School Supplies (Gray) • Amazon Business $8.95 2 $17.90
Teacher Created Resources Calming Confetti Straight Rolled Border Trim - 50ft - Decorate Bulletin Boards, Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors, Lockers, Schools, Classrooms, Homeschool & Offices • Amazon Business $9.08 1 $9.08

Materials cost

$207.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.59

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$247.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.73

Total project goal

$291.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $291.56

22 Donors

-$158.66

Donations toward project cost

-$144.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.65

Matching donations from our partners

-$122.17

Match offers toward project cost

-$103.84

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Morelli and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CT","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/refresh-for-a-bright-new-school-year/9459172/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":30,"isEquityFocusV1":false,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Morelli","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-120700311","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Plymouth","teachersOnPage":[2454191],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9459172,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":3,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":43843,"schoolName":"Plymouth Center Elementary School","authorIds":{"2454191":{"owner":"Mrs. Morelli","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9459172],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2454191_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493596552820","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":20451182,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":86,"proposalURL":"project/focus-on-the-m-in-stem/9889002/","proposalTitle":"Focus on the M in STEM!","proposalId":9889002},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":2454191,"schoolCounty":"Litchfield","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CT","name":"Connecticut"}}