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Ms. Ellis from Seattle, WA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting the Year Off Right!

Help me give my students some new books to start our year and tools to organize our classroom space.

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

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are brilliant, engaging, and hardworking 4th graders. I have the privilege of teaching these bright and interesting young people each day.

The goal in our classroom is for all students to learn while also seeing themselves as learners who are ready to take on new challenges.

Our classroom community is filled with students who are excited about learning. My school is located in a low-income area; 75% of my students qualify for free/reduced lunch. The neighborhood is a mixture of cultures, first and second-generation immigrants as well as students and families who have called it home for generations. It is an incredible group of families, students, teachers, and community partners.

My Project

To start our school year there are tools, organizational materials, class supplies, and books that would make our classroom environment an even more welcoming place.

As students come back to school, I'd love your help to provide some fresh books for my classroom library that are always popular, classroom furniture to make the space organized for my students, items that will encourage students to do their best, and materials that will help get us off on the right foot.

We are all excited to start a new school year, especially after being out of the school building for such a long period of time. These materials will be a wonderful help as we return. We appreciate your support!

Ms. Ellis White Center Heights 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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ClosetMaid 1326 Decorative 6 Cube Organizer, Weathered Gray • Amazon Business $117.25 1 $117.25
Honey-Can-Do Rolling Storage Cart and Organizer with 12 Plastic Drawers • Amazon Business $63.68 1 $63.68
Akro-Mils 24 Drawer 10724, Plastic Parts Storage Hardware and Craft Cabinet, (20-Inch W x 6-Inch D x 16-Inch H), Black • Amazon Business $45.03 1 $45.03
Big Nate 8-Copy Fiction Slipcase • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Dork Diaries Books 1-12 • Amazon Business $36.00 1 $36.00
Marathon CL030068 Slim Panoramic Atomic Wall Clock with Table Stand (Black/Black Stainless Steel) • Amazon Business $32.50 1 $32.50
HP 65XL | Ink Cartridge | Black | Works with HP DeskJet 2600 Series, 3700 Series, HP ENVY 5000 Series, HP AMP 100, 120, 125, 130 | N9K04AN • Amazon Business $30.89 1 $30.89
Dry Erase White Board - 12''x16'' Magnetic Desktop Whiteboard with Stand, 8 Markers, 4 Magnets, 1 Eraser - Portable Double-Sided White Board Easel for Kids Ages 3+/Drawing/to Do List/Wall/Desk/School • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
SUNEE Plastic Mesh Zipper Pouch 9x13 in (6 Colors, 18 Packs),Extra Large Water-Resistant Zip Bag for School Office Supplies, Puzzles & Games Organizing Storage • Amazon Business $17.65 1 $17.65
12-Pack Classroom Pen and Pencil Organizer, Small Basket Trays, Assorted Colors, 10 x 3 x 2.5 Inches • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Gamenote Colorful Kids Origami Kit 118 Double Sided Vivid Origami Papers 54 Origami Projects 55 Pages Instructional Origami Book Origami for Kids Adults Beginners Training and School Craft Lessons • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
12 Pack Multi-Color Dry Erase Incentive Chart/Chore/Responsibility/School Attendance/Homework Progress Tracking Chart with 2112 Reward Star Stickers, (17" x 22.5") • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish Boxed Set: (My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish; The Seaquel; Fins of Fury) • Amazon Business $8.44 1 $8.44
Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat #1 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Wooden Pen Holder Pencil Holder, Rainbow Decor Desk Organizer and Storage for School Home Office Supplies, Classroom Art Caddy Supply Makeup Brush Holder Organization for Kids, Women, Adults • Amazon Business $5.45 1 $5.45

Materials cost

$470.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$41.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$548.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.87

Total project goal

$645.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$645.82

2 Donors

-$430.55

Donations toward project cost

-$365.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.58

match offer

-$215.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$182.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.29

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$0.00

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