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Ms. Fewkes from El Cajon, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Classroom of Learners

My students need a leveled library, fraction tiles, an easel, and K'Motion stools to help them become stronger learners. These materials will help them learn at their level and in a setting most comfortable to them.

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My Students

I teach a diverse group of students from varying backgrounds. They live in an economically challenged area, but they come to school every day ready to learn. Their passion and excitement about what they are learning inspires me every day. It is my goal to give them the best education possible, despite more than half of my students coming from low-income households.

My students are always trying their best and using a growth mindset.

They know they will be faced with challenges throughout the year, but it is with dedication and perseverance, that I see them making great strides in their education. I am so proud of my students, and though we are still near the beginning of the school year, they have already come so far in the weeks we have been together. With help from you, I know the rest of the school year will be a success as well.

My Project

I am a first-year teacher and building a classroom where my students have the supplies necessary for a successful education is my main goal. I do not want my students to suffer because of my limited amount of supplies at the moment. I will always try my best for them with what we have, but I would love to give them something special.

The supplies asked for would make such a difference in our classroom.

Because my students are at various reading levels, a leveled library would be so helpful for my students! Having books at their level where they can learn reading strategies and skills to help them grow would be so beneficial to help them become stronger readers.

K'Motion chairs would help incorporate flexible seating into my classroom, as well as help some of my wiggle worms! I want my students to feel comfortable in our classroom and to learn in a space most suited for them.

An easel is also something I cannot wait to have in our classroom. I would love to use it not only for small group instruction, but for whole group instruction as well. I can use the whiteboard aspect of it, but can also use it to make anchor charts as a class to then display on our classroom walls.

Last, but not least, the fraction tiles are a perfect way for my students to visualize fractions and use a manipulative while learning the concept of fractions. This can be a challenging concept in 4th grade, but with the addition of these fraction tiles into our math lessons, I believe my students will have a better sense of the meaning of fractions.

Your donation to our classroom would be greatly appreciated!

Ms. Fewkes W.D. Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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El Cajon, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

34 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
FF127 - Magnetic Store & Display Chart Easel • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Rainbow Fraction(r) Tiles • Kaplan Early Learning Company $11.01 10 $110.10
18" K'Motion Stool - Black • Kaplan Early Learning Company $99.95 1 $99.95
18" K'Motion Stool - Primary Blue • Kaplan Early Learning Company $99.95 1 $99.95
18" K'Motion Stool - Green • Kaplan Early Learning Company $99.95 1 $99.95
AA841 - Level H Extra Book Set - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.00 1 $32.00
AA842 - Level I Extra Book Set - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.00 1 $32.00
AA849 - Level P Extra Book Set - Gr. 3-4 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $30.00 1 $30.00
AA848 - Level O Extra Book Set - Gr. 3 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $30.00 1 $30.00
AA839 - Level G Extra Book Set - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $28.00 1 $28.00
AA847 - Level N Extra Book Set - Gr. 3 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $28.00 1 $28.00
AA836 - Level D Extra Book Set - K-Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.00 1 $27.00
AA846 - Level M Extra Book Set - Gr. 2-3 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.00 1 $26.00
AA844 - Level K Extra Book Set - Gr. 2 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.00 1 $26.00
AA838 - Level F Extra Book Set - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.00 1 $26.00
AA837 - Level E Extra Book Set - Gr. 1 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $26.00 1 $26.00
AA845 - Level L Extra Book Set - Gr. 2 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.00 1 $21.00
AA843 - Level J Extra Book Set - Gr. 1-2 - Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $20.00 1 $20.00

Materials cost

$960.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $87.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,093.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$192.93

Total project goal

$1,286.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,286.22

10 Donors

-$1,156.22

Donations toward project cost

-$982.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$173.43

Matching donations from our partners

-$130.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$110.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

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 $0.00

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