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Mrs. Shogan from Irwin, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Strong Foundation in Fifth

Help me give my students a printer, some new reading and math materials. To ensure that our students have access to engaging and effective resources, we are seeking materials to support these important areas of their education.

  • 3 donors
  • $474 still needed

expires Dec 13

  • 3 donors
  • $474 still needed
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My Project

Our fifth grade class is eager to enhance their learning experience with some new reading and math materials.

To ensure that our students have access to engaging and effective resources I would like to add new and exciting materials to our classroom.

I will be adding books that cater to a range of reading levels and interests, including fiction, non-fiction, and educational magazines. In addition I will be adding math educational games and hands-on math manipulatives to make learning more dynamic and enjoyable.

I am also requesting a classroom printer to quickly print student resources for a seamless classroom environment.

Your support can make a significant difference in our students' learning journey, helping them to develop critical skills and a love for learning.

Mrs. Shogan
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Reading Comprehension Games Library - Gr. 4-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Canon - PIXMA TS702a Wireless Inkjet Printer - Black • Best Buy Education $119.77 1 $119.77
Fraction War Math Game - Fun Math Game to Learn, Compare and Simplify Fractions for 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
ELESEI Magnetic Spice Rack Refrigerator Side Magnetic Spice Rack Kitchen Magnetic Shelf Magnetic Fridge Shelf Perfect Space Saver for Kitchen/Apartment 2 Pack (White) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
NiHome Magnetic White Acrylic Book Shelves 2-Pack, 17'' for Whiteboard, Classroom and Fridge Storage, Sleek Design for Large Picture Books and File Holders, Holds up to 8.5 lbs • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
The Story of Simone Biles (paperback biography; Team USA 2024 Olympics Gold Medalist, women's gymnastics) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation): The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Wilma Rudolph: Olympic Track Star (Graphic Library Graphic Biographies) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
HTVRONT Blue Painters Tape - 1 Inch x 60 Yards x 3 Rolls Masking Tape, Multi-Surface Painters Tape, Paint Tape for Wall, Painting, Craft, Art Supplies, Clean Release Painter's Blue Tape • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
What Are the Summer Olympics? (What Was?) • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
What Are the Winter Olympics? (What Was?) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Ancient Greece and the Olympics: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker) • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94

Materials cost

$441.82

Vendor shipping charges

$8.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$487.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.01

Total project goal

$573.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$573.41

2 Donors

-$75.00

Donations toward project cost

-$63.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$473.41

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