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Mrs. Thornton from Woodstock, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Amy Roeder Memorial Outdoor Classroom

Help me give my students an outdoor classroom space to honor the memory of Amy Roeder, a beloved Reading Interventionist, with a outdoor classroom designed for learning and celebrating the lasting impact she made on our school community.

  • 89 donors
  • $6,660 goal

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My Project

Our school was fortunate to have an amazing Reading Interventionist Associate Amy Roeder. Mrs. Roeder’s passion for teaching reading and her connection with students made a lasting impact on our entire school community. In honor of her memory, we will be creating a beautiful outdoor classroom. This special space will provide both students and staff with a place to learn and collaborate outdoors. The design of the space will feature elements inspired by Mrs. Roeder’s favorite things. Picnic tables will provide a welcoming spot for everyone to gather, work, learn, and celebrate the cherished memories she left behind. The goal of this project is to create a lasting, meaningful area that will benefit students and staff and remind us of Mrs. Roeder for years to come.

Mrs. Thornton Westwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Woodstock, IL View local requests

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

400 students impacted 89donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
E0151 Picnic Table 96 in L Green • Grainger $1,111.26 3 $3,333.78
E5614 Picnic Table 80 in L Green • Grainger $1,106.98 2 $2,213.96

Materials cost

$5,547.74

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$83.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$5,660.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$998.99

Total project goal

$6,659.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $6,659.95

88 Donors

-$5,132.60

Donations toward project cost

-$4,458.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$674.39

match offer

-$1,415.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,202.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$212.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$112.35

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 $0.00

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