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Mrs. Minor from Victoria, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Comfortable Place to Learn

Help me give my students safe and comfortable learning environment with an emphasis on reading.

  • $525 goal

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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

I have a variety of Wildcats in my classes. Some of my students come from homes where both parents are college educated and supportive, but many of my students come from single parent homes where their primary parent in working two or three jobs to try and make ends meet. Still others are being raised by grandparents, or aunts and uncles for one reason or another.

Unfortunately many families were still recovering from Hurricane Harvey when they were quarantined for COVID, and most recently had damage from the arctic freeze that moved through Texas.

It seems that just as our community begins to bounce back and start to get on our feet, another crisis arises that knocks us back down. While these events can be stressful for adults who can process what is going on, our students are also stressed, but have no idea how to process what is happening.

My Project

As an English Language Arts & Reading teacher, it is very difficult to get students to pick up a book and read. It is especially difficult when competing against technology, video games, and the students struggles at home. Studies have shown that reading more will help students be more successful in all subject areas. My job is to encourage them and nurture their love of reading.

My hope is that by creating an environment with an emphasis on reading, it will encourage students to read more books and improve their overall education.

For many students, school is a safe place where they can forget the stresses of their home life. They don't have to think about whether or not parents will be home because they are working two or three jobs to support their family. At school students don't have to worry about caring for younger siblings or family members. They don't have to worry where their next meal will come from, or whether or not the electricity will be on when they get home. School is a place that is safe. Why not make it a place where they want to be?

Mrs. Minor Howell Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Minor

Victoria, TX 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

150 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ClosetMaid 1498 KidSpace 2-Tier Horizontal Storage Shelf, White • Amazon Business $76.68 2 $153.36
Soft Light Floor Lamp, 52" LEONC Twist Tower Morden Slim RGB Color Changing LED Tyvek Fabric Shade Dimmable Remote Control & 2 Smart LED Bulbs for Livingroom… • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Unique Loom Outdoor Trellis Collection Casual Moroccan Lattice Transitional Indoor and Outdoor Flatweave Black Area Rug (5' 0 x 8' 0) • Amazon Business $68.46 1 $68.46
ZEEFO Bedside Table Lamps, Minimalist Black Metal Base with Grey Fabric Lampshade Nightstand Lamps,E26 Base Bulb,Max 60W, Simple Desk Lamp Ideal for Bedroom,Living Room, Set of 2 (Without Bulb) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Mini Globe String Lights, 66 Ft. 200 LED Fairy String Lights Plug in, 8 Modes with Remote, Decor for Indoor Outdoor Party Wedding Christmas Tree Garden, Warm White • Amazon Business $28.97 1 $28.97
DearHouse 12 Strands Artificial Ivy Leaf Plants Vine Hanging Garland Fake Foliage Flowers Home Kitchen Garden Office Wedding Wall Decor, 84 Feet, Green • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Command Adjustables Repositionable 0.5 lb Hooks, Clear, 16 Hooks, 36 Strips (AD840CLR-16NA) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$409.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$445.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.69

Total project goal

$524.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$524.59

7 Donors

-$388.88

Donations toward project cost

-$331.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.73

Matching donations from our partners

-$135.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$114.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.71

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$0.00

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