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Mrs. Topp from Norfolk, NE is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Our Future Part 1

My students need gaffers tape, Velcro, casters, and milk crates so that they can build their own desks.

  • $830 goal

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My Students

When you go to work you have a spot or area that is yours to work in. Within the classroom students get a spot that's theirs. In our classroom we have tables and it's hard to have your own space.

The students in this classroom range from 14 to 21 years old.

Each student has a disability ranging from mild to severe. The students participate in classes with their peers and specialized classes to help them become integrated members of their community.

My Project

The students have worked to make a prototype of a desk that they would like to use. (see picture) This desk gives them their own personal space and folds up when not in use. With desks that are mobile and take up less space when not in use, the students are able to move around the room with their desk to help them reach their potential. Students get to learn to follow directions, work together, ask for help, and be proud of their creation.

Students will be able to work without having to move all of their belongings to a new space for each class.

They will get to build, decorate, and be in a desk that will fit their learning style. The biggest change will be the confidence that the students will gain from making and sharing what they can do.

Mrs. Topp Norfolk Senior High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Norfolk, NE 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

18 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Kiddie Cot Casters Black, 4 Pack Set • Quill.com $13.59 18 $244.62
Sterilite 16928006 Storage Crate, White, 6-Pack • Amazon $24.00 6 $144.00
Velcro Industrial-Strength Tape Roll Black • Quill.com $27.62 5 $138.10
Tape Logic 2" x 60 yds. x 11 mil Gaffers Tape Burgundy 3/Pk • Quill.com $59.49 1 $59.49
Velcro Fasteners 1/2"x8" Straps, Assorted Colors • Quill.com $3.49 12 $41.88

Materials cost

$628.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$705.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.45

Total project goal

$829.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $829.65

8 Donors

-$704.65

Donations toward project cost

-$598.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$105.70

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

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 $0.00

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