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Ms. May from Reno, NV is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Calm

Help me give my students a calm and interactive environment that allows them to engage with their personal, academic, and social selves to become rounded and developed after a lost year of educational experiences due to covid.

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My Students

My students are incredible, and they are the reason I know why I became a teacher. They make such a difference in my life not even day to day but period to period, that I want to be able to do the same for them. My students have had such a rough past two years with all of the social and educational changes from Covid, but each day they show up ready to be active participants in their learning experience. They are excited to take on new challenges and ideas! They really truly do inspire me daily and keep me coming back for more.

Many students come to class stressed not only from new social pressures and concepts that they haven't been able to practice but also simply because they don't have a place to relax at school other than my room, which is jam packed at lunch.

Recently we have had a large increase of students (around 400+) at our historic Northern Nevada high school. This has caused many unforseen problems but has also shown me that students new and old view certain classrooms as a home.

My Project

The ability to move around in a calm environment can not only help to relax students but help them to grow by giving them a kinetic and engaging experience that allows them to grow as students and interact socially. I have noticed the communication deficits that students have after this historic interaction with a pandemic and changing social climate. I want to provide them a space that feels calm and reminds them to believe in themselves and continue to strive to be the kind and intellectual people I know they are capable of being.

Studies have shown that a consistent and actively though out room design helps to relax students and motivates them to engage with their learning surroundings.

My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice to interact with the old whiteboards in my room.

The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them a much needed and updated surfaces to work on and explore as well as feel reminded to be peaceful, kind, and engaged with their learning experiences which will create more effective learning choices.

I have seen how choice and historic quotes like the ones on the banners have gotten my students to engage with their academic, personal, and social selves which can positively affect my students' work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow.

Ms. May Reno High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

168 students impacted 23donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
10 Pack Self-Adhesive Cork Board Tiles Mini Wall Bulletin Board with 50 Multi-Color Push Pins • Amazon Business $17.99 6 $107.94
SONGMICS Bamboo File Organizer Paper Sorter with 5 Adjustable Shelves Top Storage Compartments Natural UOFS44Y • Amazon Business $32.99 3 $98.97
Kassa Large Chalkboard Contact Paper Roll - 17.3” x 96” (8 Feet) - 5 Chalks Included - Chalk Board Paint Alternative Wallpaper - Adhesive Blackboard Wall Decal Vinyl - Black Chalkboard Stickers… • Amazon Business $12.95 7 $90.65
612 Vermont 100 Clear Christmas Lights on White Wire, UL Approved for Indoor/Outdoor Use, 18 Foot of Lighted Length, 20 Foot of Total Length • Amazon Business $12.79 4 $51.16
Himalayan Glow 1004 Hand Carved Natural Himalayan Salt lamp, 15-20 lbs, Orange/Amber,Orange / Amber • Amazon Business $24.69 2 $49.38
Dry Erase Paper, Whiteboard Stickers for Wall, 2 Rolls of (1.5x11 FT) White Board Paper Peel and Stick, Super Sticky, No Ghost White Board Paper Roll Adhesive, 6 Markers • Amazon Business $33.59 1 $33.59
Con-Tact Brand 04F-C6420-06EC Cork Self-Adhesive Shelf and Drawer Liner for Crafters, 12" x 4', Natural, 6 Count • Amazon Business $31.68 1 $31.68
G6 Collection Inspirational Wall Decor Courage Banner Large, Inspiring Quote Wall Hanging Scroll, Affirmation Motivational Uplifting Message Decoration, Thought Saying Tapestry Courage (Brown Copper) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
G6 Collection Inspirational Wall Decor Yogananda Banner Art, Inspiring Quote Wall Hanging Scroll, Affirmation Motivational Uplifting Message, Thought Saying Tapestry Yogananda (Cream/Off White) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
G6 Collection Inspirational Wall Decor Happiness Banner Large, Inspiring Quote Wall Hanging Scroll, Affirmation Motivational Uplifting Message Decoration, Thought Saying Tapestry Happiness (Orange) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
G6 Collection Inspirational Wall Decor Life Run in Cycles Banner Art, Inspiring Quote Wall Hanging Scroll, Affirmation Motivational Uplifting Message, Thought Saying Tapestry Run (Green) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Tibetan Prayer Flags Outdoor Buddhist Meditation Flag 10pcs Satin Wind Horse Lungta Prayer Flags,11x14 inches • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$585.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$670.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.24

Total project goal

$788.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $788.29

22 Donors

-$560.55

Donations toward project cost

-$480.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.33

match offer

-$223.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$189.83

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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