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Ms. Aytes from Sparks, NV is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Organizational, Ownership Oasis!

Help me give my students vessels to ensure a safe, organized and productive classroom to foster and further their learning. Thank you!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Aytes's classroom raised $619

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My goal for this project is to create spaces in my classroom where students have ownership over their learning and accomplishments. My students are special in that they may not have something that is uniquely their own at home. They may share a bedroom or even a bed with a sibling(s). And so, I would like to facilitate a sense of ownership and individuality in my classroom. Ensuring that my students have something that is exclusively their own.

The mailbox slots will provide each student with a spot of their own to gather their accomplishments (assignments and activities) throughout the week to share with their families.

The individual book bins will allow each student a spot that is entirely their own to rest their materials (books, binders, etc.). The storage cart will provide them with a designated spot to collect their daily center rotation materials. Each of these items fosters a sense of ownership. Every student will have a home base in the classroom. Whether that be for their papers to take home and share with their family, or their daily materials. My classroom is a space made for and by my students. Having these resources available to them will also further my efforts in creating responsible and independent learners.

The whiteboard allows for an extra space where students can think and learn vertically rather than seated at a table. This will ensure maximum engagement in the content being taught and will allow my students to have fun with their learning! All of these items combined will create a cohesive learning environment that is conducive to each of my students' uniqueness and individuality as learners and also as kids. These items will facilitate their learning in an organized and purposeful manner that will allow them to develop and grow effectively.

Ms. Aytes Katherine Dunn Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Sparks, NV View local requests

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

22 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff-160103 Durable Magazine, Book, Folder and File Holders– Ideal for Narrow or Vertical Storage Needs– Instantly Color Code Your Classroom–Choose from 22 Colors(Single Color Set of 12) • Amazon Business $79.48 3 $238.44
HOOBRO Mail Sorter Organizer, 27 Compartments Wooden Literature Organizer, Student Mailbox for Classroom, Desktop Paper Bill Organizer for Home, Office, School, Greige BG27WF01 • Amazon Business $109.98 1 $109.98
15 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Wheels, Drawers, Multipurpose Organizer Cart for Home, Office, School, Mixed Color • Amazon Business $85.99 1 $85.99
VIZ-PRO Whiteboard Easel, 36 x 24 Inches, Portable Dry Erase Board Height Adjustable for School Office and Home • Amazon Business $53.91 1 $53.91

Materials cost

$488.32

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$525.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.76

Total project goal

$618.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$618.40

1 Donor

-$618.40

Donations toward project cost

-$525.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$92.76

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$0.00

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