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Ms. Vianen from Stone Mountain, GA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Positive, Organized, and Clean Learning Environment

Help me give my students by developing a learning environment where students understand the world through problem & project-based learning (color pencils, scissors) that positive (jolly ranchers), organized (cabinet), and clean (wipes).

  • $509 goal

This project expired on April 12, 2025.

This project expired on April 12, 2025.

My Project

The items I'm requesting, such as colored pencils and scissors, will enhance our problem and project-based learning activities by providing students with the tools they need to creatively express their understanding of various subjects. Jolly Ranchers will serve as positive reinforcement, motivating students to stay engaged and participate actively. The cabinet will help keep our classroom organized, ensuring that materials are easily accessible and reducing downtime. Finally, the wipes will maintain a clean learning environment, which is crucial for students' health and focus.

My primary goal is to develop a learning environment where students can understand the world through hands-on, problem-based learning.

By integrating these specific items, I aim to create a classroom that is not only conducive to learning but also fosters creativity, organization, and cleanliness. This will help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a positive and supportive setting.

My students are incredibly special because they are curious, eager to learn, and full of potential. They thrive in environments where they can explore and express their ideas creatively. Despite any challenges they may face, they show resilience and a strong desire to succeed. By providing them with the right tools and a supportive environment, I believe they can achieve great things and develop a lifelong love for learning.

Ms. Vianen Champion Theme Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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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Stone Mountain, GA View local requests

Nearly all 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

Never Before Funded 140 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture 36"H Wooden 3 Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet, Natural (MKSTRG001) • Quill.com $228.99 1 $228.99
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $46.80 1 $46.80
Scotch Soft Touch Blunt Kids Scissors, 5", Stainless Steel, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $14.10 2 $28.20
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Assorted Flavors, 50 oz. (HEC15677) • Quill.com $24.59 1 $24.59
Method All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes, French Lavender, Multi-Surface, Compostable, 70 Count, (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $20.04 1 $20.04
AIRHEADS Mini Bars Candy 2 lb – Bulk Bag, Assorted Flavors, Chewy Fruit Taffy, Gluten Free, Individually Wrapped (80 Pieces) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Sparkle Pick-A-Size Paper Towels, 6 Double Rolls = 12 Regular Rolls, Everyday Value Paper Towel With Full And Half Sheets • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28

Materials cost

$370.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$25.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$432.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.24

Total project goal

$508.28

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