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Mrs. Melissa Smith from Spooner, WI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Smith Sweet Class

Help me give my students sit spots, basket organizers, book bags, and book bins to better organize our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Melissa Smith's classroom raised $637

This project is fully funded

My Students

We seriously have some of the best students in our small-town elementary school. I have only just received my class list and started to get to know my students' names and faces.

Third grade students are always ready to try something new and because of that, I want to be a better teacher every day.

I want to grow with them! Our school includes over 60% free or reduced-price lunch recipients, but together our community, parents, and staff work to get us everything we need. I am so grateful to have wonderful people like you also partnering with us to help get our students everything they so deserve.

Although this year may look a little different whether in person, online, or a mix of both, I know we'll build our classroom community and become the family we always are. #SmithTales2020

My Project

While I know this year will have some changes and many things may be different, I am excited for a year full of adventures, learning, and friendship.

I am excited to meet all our upcoming third grade students and families!

We are all doing our best to ensure every student has a positive and meaningful experience this year.

The sit spots will be used throughout the classroom for different activities and to remind my students of their worth through positive phrases.

The book bins and trays will keep all their books and materials organized and in their spots. The book bags will be able to store their books for silent reading and if we need to go virtual, they would be able to go home as well.

Mrs. Melissa Smith Spooner Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Spooner, WI View local requests

More than 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

17 students impacted 69donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Simple Houseware Stackable Cabinet Basket Drawer Organizer, White • Amazon Business $20.87 20 $417.40
Storex Small Book Bin, 11.75 x 4.5 x 8.5 Inches, Black, Case of 12 (70123E12C) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
EOOUT Mesh Zipper Pouch Document Bag, Plastic Zip File Folders, Letter Size/A4 Size, for Office Supplies, Travel Storage (24) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Positive Sayings Carpet Markers Classroom Sitting Carpet Spots for Teacher Student, 4 Inches (24) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$503.36

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$540.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.45

Total project goal

$636.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$636.36

66 Donors

-$538.49

Donations toward project cost

-$478.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.05

Matching donations from our partners

-$73.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$62.48

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.38

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$0.00

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