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Mr. Kelly from Stamford, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Binders for Cloonan 8th Grade Science

Help me give my students binders and dividers so that they have the tools available to learn.

  • $575 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that empowers every student to excel academically and personally. Our student population comprises a rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, but unfortunately, many of our students come from families facing financial difficulties. As a result, access to basic educational supplies, such as binders, becomes a significant challenge for a substantial portion of our student body.

Binders are an essential tool in a student's educational journey, offering a means to organize coursework, assignments, notes, and other important materials.

They play a vital role in promoting effective study habits, time management, and organizational skills. However, it is disheartening to witness students struggling to keep up with their studies due to the lack of these fundamental supplies.

By providing binders to our students, you will be directly contributing to their educational success and overall well-being. Your generous donation will help level the playing field and ensure that all students have equal access to the resources they need to thrive. With organized binders, our students can concentrate more on their studies and personal growth, without the added stress of missing or disorganized materials.

Your support would not only impact individual students but also create a positive ripple effect throughout our school community. It will instill a sense of confidence and motivation among our students, showing them that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their potential. Additionally, it would reinforce the values of community, empathy, and compassion that we strive to impart to our students every day.

Mr. Kelly
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avery 1" 3-Ring View Binders, White, 12/Pack (5711-CT) • Quill.com $65.99 6 $395.94
Avery Big Tab Insertable Paper Dividers, Assorted Color 5 Tab, Buff (11109) • Quill.com $2.79 20 $55.80

Materials cost

$451.74

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$488.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.21

Total project goal

$574.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$574.73

7 Donors

-$574.72

Donations toward project cost

-$488.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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