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Ms. Schilling from Pontiac, MI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Self Care and Organization

Help me give my students a room that takes care of them as they learn!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Schilling's classroom raised $646

This project is fully funded

My Project

We recently had our school building fixed up over the summer and I want my students to walk into a welcoming and fun room. The items will make sure that the room is organized, creative, and inspiring. We will use the bookshelf to create a "calming corner" where students can use the playdough, paint, and other items to relax if they need a moment to themselves. My school is 100% free and reduced lunch, so many of my students struggle with their looks. The mirror, hair spray, and lotion will help them feel better about their appearance.

I want my students to feel confident, comfortable, and calm as they learn in my classroom, and these items will help me accomplish that.

Ms. Schilling Pontiac Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

256 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KidKraft Bookcase with Reading Nook - Mint, Gift for Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $124.99 1 $124.99
DYMO Label Maker with 3 Bonus Labeling Tapes | LetraTag 100H Handheld Label Maker & LT Label Tapes, Easy-to-Use, Great for Home & Office Organization • Amazon Business $40.47 1 $40.47
6270 Great Northern 11" Junior Vintage Old Fashioned Candy Gumball Machine Bank Toy - Everyone Loves Gumballs! • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Learning Resources Pretend and Play Calculator Cash Register with Canadian Currency • Amazon Business $35.19 1 $35.19
Teacher Created Resources Lime Polka Dots Storage Box (TCR20820) • Amazon Business $16.82 2 $33.64
Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel Daily Kid Hair Spray- Lice Spray for Kids for Lice Prevention, 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $11.06 2 $22.12
Vaseline Lotion Intensive Care 13.5 Ounce Variety Pack Advanced Repair Unscented, Aloe Soothe, Cocoa Glow,, 13.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Dubble Bubble (14 mm size) small-gum balls bulk- 2 Pounds • Amazon Business $17.79 1 $17.79
Gutyble Dry Erase Erasers, 60 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleaner Wiper for Classroom,Home,Office • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Magnetic Tape 2 Rolls 32ft Magnets with Strong Adhesive Backing Anisotropic Flexible Magnetic Strip(1rolls 16 feet x 1/2" Wide x 1/16" Thick) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Spin Master 6061539 Animals Skillmatics Guess in 10 Educational Board Game • Amazon Business $15.03 1 $15.03
Kilpkonn Dough Tool Kit for Kids, 41Pcs Dough Accessories Molds, Shape, Scissors, Rolling Pin, Dough Mat with Storage Bag, Party Pack Playset for Toddlers Girls Boys • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game with People and Pets, Kids Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Beoccudo Tackle Box Fishing 3600 Tackle Box Organizer 2 Pack Clear Tacklebox Bead Organizer Box Plastic Organizer Tackle Storage Boxes with Dividers • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Play-Doh Bulk Winter Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Magnetic Dots - Self Adhesive Magnet Dots (0.8" x 0.8") - Peel & Stick Magnetic Circles - Flexible Sticky Magnets - Sheets is Alternative to Magnetic Squares, Stickers, Strip and Tape (100 Pcs) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
DARENYI 16"x12" Acrylic Mirror Sheet, Flexible Non Glass Body Mirror Tiles Large Self Adhesive Mirror Stickers for Bathroom Bedroom Home Wall Decor (1pc) • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19
UNO Card Game for Family Night, Travel Game & Gift for Kids in a Collectible Storage Tin for 2-10 Players (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $10.75 1 $10.75
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sorry! Game • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Rosemary Repel Conditioning Spray by Fairy Tales for Kids - 4 oz Hair Spray • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 10" Full Size, Clear, 24 Sticks • Amazon Business $5.96 1 $5.96

Materials cost

$510.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$548.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.82

Total project goal

$645.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $645.44

8 Donors

-$483.96

Donations toward project cost

-$411.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.59

Matching donations from our partners

-$161.46

Match offers toward project cost

-$137.24

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.22

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