You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Lees from Layton, UT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Lees is requesting

Starting Fresh With the Best!

Help me give my students the benefit of organization and start the year right for my new amazing friends!

  • $1,099 goal

This project expired on October 22, 2025.

This project expired on October 22, 2025.

My Project

After spending 12 years in the same classroom, I am moving to a new school/classroom this year. I have always prided myself on creating a welcoming environment that helps engage my students and gives them access to a world with "portable magic" (my classroom library). My last room had built in shelves and I filled them with hundreds of books for my students to access.

The bookcases will give the students' books a new home in the new space as my new room does not have shelving.

This room also uses tables instead of desks, and students will have access to laptops. The bins will help with personal storage for items that would typically be kept in a desk. The headphones will allow for students to have audio when using laptops for assignments and projects.

I am moving to a new school/classroom after being in the same one for 12 years. Your contributions to my classroom are greatly appreciated and would better fund needed supplies for students whose families may not be able to provide requested items from the school.

Mrs. Lees Leadership Learning Academy Layton Grades 3-5 Layton, UT View local requests 30 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Lees is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bush Furniture Mayfield 30"H 3-Shelf Cube Bookcase, Pure White/Shiplap Gray (MAB145GW2-03) • Quill.com $189.09 2 $378.18
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $77.00 3 $231.00
STOREX Plastic Large Book Bin 7 x 14.5 x 5.25 Black Pack of 6 (STX70109E06C-6) • Staples $27.69 5 $138.45
Akro-Mils Storage Cabinet, 24 Drawer, 20 x 6-1/2 x 16 Inches, Black and Clear - Durability • School Specialty $96.67 1 $96.67
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, White Shiplap - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Lightweight • School Specialty $18.97 1 $18.97
Teacher Created Resources Fun Size Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll Vertical Black Wood • Amazon Business $15.64 1 $15.64

Materials cost

$878.91

Vendor shipping charges

$11.56

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$933.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$164.76

Total project goal

$1,098.41

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"UT","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":1099,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":false,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/starting-fresh-with-the-best/9428463/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":30,"isEquityFocusV1":false,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Lees","isEquityFocus":false,"proposalHash":"621645764","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Layton","teachersOnPage":[10061992],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9428463,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":104857,"schoolName":"Leadership Learning Academy Layton","authorIds":{"10061992":{"owner":"Mrs. Lees","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9428463],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":7,"teacherChallengeId":22502026,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":10061992,"schoolCounty":"Davis","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"UT","name":"Utah"}}