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Coach Gerlach from Champaign, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Basics and Organization

Help me give my students a more organized classroom and basic classroom necessities.

  • 4 donors
  • $212 goal

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My Project

I am hoping to continue to make my classroom an even better environment for my students by providing them with some basics (new pencil and pencil sharpener) as well as by creating better organization in the room. I teach in a portable classroom, and I want to do everything I can to make the space more inviting.

My goal for this project is to create a space that is more inclusive and functional for my students.

I included items to help with the everyday functionality of the space and items that will make it easier for students to do be successful and have the materials that they need for class. I am also hoping to create a better organizational system for missing work/no name work through the use of magnetic folders on my whiteboard that are part of this project.

Coach Gerlach Franklin Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Champaign, IL 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

160 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Magnetic Folder Bins - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 500 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $37.96 1 $37.96
X-ACTO 1670 School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black/Gray • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
131ft Boho Bulletin Board Borders Bulletin Classroom Rainbow Hearts Border Trims Boho Colorful Straight Borders Stickers for Classroom Decor School Blackboard Desk • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Swingline Desktop Stapler 20-Sheet Capacity Black (40501) • Staples $5.41 2 $10.82
6 inch Short Fast Charging Cord, 5 Pack Durable USB A to USB Type C 3A Cable for Charging Station Compatible with Samsung Galaxy Note 9 10 S10 S20 S30 OnePlus 7T 8T LG V30 V40 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder,Pen and Eraser Holder for Whiteboard，Magnet Pencil Cup Utility Storage Organizer for Office, Refrigerator, Locker and Metal Cabinets (Purple) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$145.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$179.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.75

Total project goal

$211.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $211.66

3 Donors

-$182.25

Donations toward project cost

-$158.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.59

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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