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Mrs. M. from Mesa, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Welcoming Classroom Environment

Help me give my students room decor to create a welcoming and inviting classroom environment that is comfortable and conducive to learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. M.'s classroom raised $281

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

This year, I am teaching a wonderful group of 30 fourth graders. They are sweet and kind, and they love coming to school to see their friends and learn more every day. My school campus is a very positive and upbeat place where everyone works as a team and where the students are the heart of our decisions. All of the staff are happy to come to work to see the students learn and grow daily. I could not ask to teach at a better campus!

My Project

I have been teaching remotely this year and have not had children in my classroom physically. I haven't needed to put an emphasis on the set up of my classroom this year because of that. The physical appearance of my classroom is dull--the bulletin boards have faded along with everything that was on them because they have been up for 2 years in a row now.

Please help me give my students a warm, welcoming classroom environment.

With this new classroom refresh, I will be able to keep the bulletin boards up for at least 2 years if not more. I chose fadeless paper for the bulletin boards along with a new dry erase calendar and a few other decor items to make the classroom inviting.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read about this project for my students. Any donation in any amount would be more than appreciated! God bless!

Mrs. M. Holmes 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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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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DesignOvation Beatrice Framed Magnetic Dry Erase Monthly Calendar, 23x29, Rustic Brown • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
Fadeless Bulletin Board Art Paper, White Shiplap, 48" x 50', 1 Roll • Amazon Business $23.39 2 $46.78
Hello Wooden Round Door Wreath Sign Geenery Front Wall Hanger Burlap Bow Backdrop Slice Decor Rustic Farmhouse Decoration Ideas Supplies 12 Inches-Black • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
GBtroo Rustic Mason Jar Sconces for Home Decor 6 Hours Timer Decorative Flower Wall Decor with LED Strip Lights, Silk Hydrangea, and Wrought Iron Hooks for House Decoration (Set of 2), Brown • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Burlap Scalloped Border Trim for Classroom Decoration Bulletin Board Chalkboard Whiteboard 36ft • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
ANSOMO Rustic Paper Party Decorations for Bridal Baby Shower Birthday Wedding, Pom Poms Paper Fans Lanterns, White and Tan • Amazon Business $14.93 1 $14.93
URATOT 65.6 Feet Bulletin Board Decorative Trim Border Trim for Chalkboard WhiteBoard Decoration, White and Black • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$191.64

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$13.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$238.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.04

Total project goal

$280.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$280.25

2 Donors

-$280.25

Donations toward project cost

-$238.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.04

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$0.00

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