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Mr. Meck from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Second Grade Success

Help me give my students a welcoming and organized classroom for the school year! Classroom decor and organization plays a vital role in cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where students feel safe and are ready to learn.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Meck's classroom raised $391

This project is fully funded

My Students

First year, new students! While I have yet to meet my new students, I know they will be special, unique, curious and ready to learn.

Working in a title 1 school comes with its everyday challenges.

The surrounding areas are low income families and teachers and staff work hard to make sure students feel safe and welcomed.

These kids are kind, inquisitive, and are constantly ready to learn. We have a variety of learners and more than half of our students come from low income households. Every child is a different brain, a different personality and a different heart that I get to encourage and inspire to love learning.

My Project

I am a first year teacher that is starting in a fresh classroom. My classroom is quite empty and bare. There is very limited storage and limited access to items to fill my classroom. I would like to start off the school year with a themed classroom that cultivates a warm and comfortable environment.

Students need to be ready to learn in an environment that is organized and welcoming.

I will use the resources to give my classroom a makeover that will brighten up the room.

As a first year teacher, I have limited access to items that will help me and my students stay organized such as shelves, paper holders, and bins. A simple system to help me stay organized will allow more fluid transitions throughout the school day.

Mr. Meck Cook - Wissahickon 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.

Philadelphia, PA 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

26 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Safco Products 9420CY Wood Adjustable Literature Organizer, 12 Compartment, Cherry • Amazon Business $43.74 2 $87.48
Mint Painted Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
White Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/89 gsm, Mixed Carton 5-Color Assortment, 1250 Sheets (22998) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Teacher Created Resources Home Sweet Classroom Bold Block 4" Letters Combo Pack (TCR8826) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
CHALK MARKERS & Pens - By Fantastic ChalkTastic MEGA 18 Pack BEST for Kids, Menu Board Bistro Boards - Glass & Window Erasable Marker Pen - Reversible 6mm Tip, Neon & Earth Colors, Gold & Silver • Amazon Business $21.97 1 $21.97
Teacher Created Resources Home Sweet Classroom Clingy Thingies Motivational Gallery Signs (TCR77871) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Teacher Created Resources Home Sweet Classroom Calendar Bulletin Board (TCR8855) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Teacher Created Resources Home Sweet Classroom Positive Sayings Clingy Thingies Accents (TCR77875) • Amazon Business $11.60 1 $11.60
Home Sweet Classroom Happy Fall Mini Bulletin Board • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Teacher Created Resources Home Sweet Classroom Flat Name Plates (TCR8828) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$293.93

Vendor shipping charges

$3.51

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.56

Total project goal

$390.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$390.41

3 Donors

-$286.00

Donations toward project cost

-$243.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.90

match offer

-$104.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$88.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.66

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$0.00

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