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Ms. Melanie from Trenton, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Writing Notebook: Cornell Method

Help me give my students CORNELL NOTEBOOK to help improve their note-taking skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Melanie's classroom raised $2,185

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

As an educator, my passion for teaching stems from my students' unique and inspiring qualities. They are a diverse group of individuals, each with their own strengths, interests, and dreams. Their eagerness to learn and their ability to overcome challenges amaze me. This project is designed to provide my students with Cornell note notebooks, a resource that will significantly enhance their learning experience and academic success.

The Cornell note notebooks will transform how my students engage with and retain information.

Here’s how:

Cornell notes' structured format helps students organize their thoughts and information clearly. Students can easily navigate their notes and locate key information by dividing the page into distinct sections for cues, notes, and summaries.

The act of summarizing information in their own words in the summary section reinforces learning and helps with long-term retention. This process encourages active engagement with the material, leading to better understanding and recall.

The Cue Column encourages students to develop questions and identify main ideas, promoting critical thinking skills. This prepares them for exams and helps them become more inquisitive and analytical learners.

The Cornell note system fosters effective study habits. By regularly reviewing and summarizing their notes, students can better prepare for tests and assignments, reduce last-minute cramming, and improve their overall academic performance.

The primary goals of this project are:

To Enhance Note-Taking Skills: Teach students a proven method for taking effective and organized notes to benefit them throughout their academic careers and beyond.

To Foster Independent Learning: Encourage students to take ownership of their learning process by regularly reviewing and summarizing their notes.

My students are remarkable in many ways. They come from diverse backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives and experiences to our classroom.

Ms. Melanie Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

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.

Trenton, NJ View local requests

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

900 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CORNELL NOTES NOTEBOOK • Amazon $25.00 72 $1,800.00

Materials cost

$1,800.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$27.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,857.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$327.71

Total project goal

$2,184.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,184.71

1 Donor

-$1,092.36

Donations toward project cost

-$928.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$163.85

match offer

-$1,092.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$928.49

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$163.85

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 $0.00

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