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Ms. Kotora from West Newton, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Kotora's classroom raised $216

Small Group Materials

Help me give my students dry erase pocket sleeves, markers, and erasers to use during group and independent work.

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Ms. Kotora West Newton Elementary School
West Newton, PA Grades 3-5

My Project

Each year my students are eager to learn and enjoy new learning experiences that allow them to be successful. They have a joy for learning, and I want to continue to show them that learning can be fun. Each groups' needs are different from year to year. We tend to go through some items very quickly and always find new creative ways to complete activities in the classroom.

Dry erase pockets, markers, and erasers will allow our class to reuse activity sheets, game boards, and practice pages with different groups.

This will also help reduce the amount of copying needed at times for groups because the pockets will allow students to use markers to complete the work and then erase for the next group. The laminating pouches and plastic envelopes will provide long term use of small group activities and easy storage of those items.

The new office chair will be utilized at my small group table and throughout the classroom space during independent work time. I can easily move beside a student to better provide help or assistance when needed.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

40 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Kotora West Newton Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

West Newton, PA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

40 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Desk Chair - Armless Mesh Office Chair, Ergonomic Computer Desk Chair, No Armrest Small Mid Back Executive Task Chair with Lumbar Support and Swivel Rolling for Small Spaces, Grey • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $9.68 3 $29.04
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Assorted 36/Pack (2003893) • Staples $28.38 1 $28.38
SUNEE 30 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 2 Rings, 10 Assorted Colors 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $19.85 1 $19.85
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, For Use With Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100-Pack • Amazon Business $15.68 1 $15.68
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (03, 4 Color) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
EOOUT 24pcs Plastic Envelopes Poly Zip Envelopes Files Zipper Folders, A4 Size, Letter Size, 10 Colors, for School Office Travel Storage Supplies • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$150.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$183.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.33

Total project goal

$215.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $215.51

1 Donor

-$202.27

Donations toward project cost

-$183.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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