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Ms. Watkins from Durham, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Visually Engaging Students!

Help me give my students attractive and engaging bulletin board displays in the hallways!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Watkins's classroom raised $221

This project is fully funded

My Project

Bulletin boards serve as a major source of visual engagement for students. It is important that they be updated regularly and attractive to engage the students. The supplies of this project consist of what I need to maintain my bulletin boards throughout the school year. The laser leveler will help students create a bulletin that is attractive by easing their ability to properly place the resources on the bulletin. The borders will help visually stimulate the students and attract their attention to monthly themes such as Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month.

Ms. Watkins Lowes Grove Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Durham, NC 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

600 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Laser Level, RockSeed Cross Line Laser with Self-Leveling, Vertical and Horizontal Line, Rotatable 360 Degree, Carrying Pouch, Battery Included (Green with Tripod) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Rubbermaid Wrap N' Craft Plastic Wrapping Paper Organizer Storage Container with Top Ornament Storage Compartment for 20 Standard 30 Inch Rolls, Clear • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Gilprop 80 Pcs 91.8 ft Hispanic Heritage Month Classroom Bulletin Board Borders Hispanic Heritage Month Latino American Spanish Self Adhesive Bulletin Board Decor for School Blackboard Chalkboard • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
131ft Black History Month Bulletin Board Decorations for Student Teacher School Office 4 Rolls February Black Pride Classroom Chalkboard Wall Decor • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Motiskyy 65 Feet International World Flag Bulletin Board Borders Diversity Country Flag Bulletin Border Around The World Party Decoration for Bulletin Board, Cork Board, Party, Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Whaline 65.6Ft Mexican Fiesta Bulletin Board Border Colorful Stripes Scalloped Decorative Border Trim Cinco De Mayo DIY Crafts Border Decor for Summer Back to School Classroom Wall Blackboard, 1 Roll • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Outus 131.2 Feet Black History Month Bulletin Board Borders 4 Rolls Kente Cloth Bulletin Border Trim African American Classroom Decorations for School Home Chalkboard Door Window Decor, 4 Styles • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
98 Feet Black History Month Bulletin Board Border Decorations, 3 Rolls Kente Bulletin Board Borders Black History Month Decorations for Classroom African American Festival Wall and Door Decoration • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$144.21

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$11.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$187.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.11

Total project goal

$220.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$220.73

2 Donors

-$135.36

Donations toward project cost

-$115.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.30

match offer

-$85.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.80

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$0.00

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