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Ms. Allen from Charlotte NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Returning to the Classroom With Flair!

Help me give my students an organized and exciting classroom environment to last all year and beyond!

  • $1,196 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Every year brings a new class of bright, inquisitive minds that invigorate my passion for teaching. Children love to be engaged in learning and collaborating with their peers, their school, and the community, and I am thrilled to be an integral part of that. My students come from a revitalized area of Charlotte with a small neighborhood school of one teacher per grade level, up to 5th grade. This year, our class will be the fourth class to "graduate" from our school, which had been closed for many years. The students are anxious to be back to in-person learning, and as a teacher returning to the profession after 15 years, I am eager to provide them with the best experience possible.

Help me recreate an inviting and functional classroom environment as I return to this fulfilling profession!

A bright, organized, and inviting classroom is key to engaging students in learning.

My Project

Our classroom needs supplies to create a space that is organized and meaningful for learning.

Most of my requested items will be used to benefit students for years to come: Bright bins, thoughtful posters, and engaging materials that can be used throughout the year are essential to maximizing investments so that the greatest number of scholars can be reached.

An organized classroom means that the teacher is organized and the students are organized and comfortable. Organization is key to creating routines and clear expectations. It is important for students to have designated areas for storing materials. Work stations provide specialized areas where students will work with requested materials to enrich the objectives that are being taught on any particular day.

Ms. Allen
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TT769X - Neon Connect Store Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 4 $139.96
TT192BL - Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 14 $125.86
HP DeskJet 4155e All-in-One Wireless Color Printer, with bonus 6 months free Instant Ink with HP+ (26Q90A) • Amazon Business $109.89 1 $109.89
HP DeskJet 4155e All-in-One Wireless Color Printer, with bonus 6 months free Instant Ink with HP+ (26Q90A) • Amazon Business $109.89 1 $109.89
TT192BL - Neon Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Bright Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.19 10 $71.90
Megatek CB-M25BT Portable CD Player Boombox with FM Stereo Radio, Bluetooth Wireless & Enhanced Sound, CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/WMA Playback, USB Port, AUX Input, Headphone Jack, LCD Display, AC/Battery Powered • Amazon Business $48.95 1 $48.95
Laminator Machine, Sinopuren 9-Inch Thermal Laminator, Personal 3-in-1 Desktop Laminating Machine Built-in Paper Trimmer Punch and Corner Rounder with 10 Pouches Sheets for Home Office School - Black • Amazon Business $39.89 1 $39.89
Magnavox MD6924 Portable Top Loading CD Boombox with AM/FM Stereo Radio in Black | CD-R/CD-RW Compatible | LED Display | AUX Port Supported | Programmable CD Player | • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Scotch Brand PRO Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System, 9 inch (TL906) • Amazon Business $30.45 1 $30.45
PP182 - Light-Up Countdown Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Original HP 67 Black/Tri-color Ink Cartridges (2-pack) | Works with HP DeskJet 1255, 2700, 4100 Series, HP ENVY 6000, 6400 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | 3YP29AN • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89
Original HP 67 Black/Tri-color Ink Cartridges (2-pack) | Works with HP DeskJet 1255, 2700, 4100 Series, HP ENVY 6000, 6400 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | 3YP29AN • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Classroom Pencil Sharpeners for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed Industrial Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, Best School Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Nuova Premium Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9" x 11.5"/Letter Size/3 mil, 200 Pack (LP200H) • Amazon Business $16.02 1 $16.02
Nuova Premium Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9" x 11.5"/Letter Size/3 mil, 200 Pack (LP200H) • Amazon Business $16.02 1 $16.02
Original HP 67 Black Ink Cartridge | Works with HP DeskJet 1255, 2700, 4100 Series, HP ENVY 6000, 6400 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | 3YM56AN • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
Original HP 67 Black Ink Cartridge | Works with HP DeskJet 1255, 2700, 4100 Series, HP ENVY 6000, 6400 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | 3YM56AN • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
Bostitch Personal Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (EPS4-BLACK) • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98

Materials cost

$902.31

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$70.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,016.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$179.33

Total project goal

$1,195.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,195.55

4 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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$1,195.55

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