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Mrs. Burtt from Gloversville, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Developing Writing Skills in Social Studies!

Help me give my students reflection notebooks and pencils. Most students do not have school supplies, so it falls on us to provide any materials needed for classroom activities.

  • $496 goal

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My Project

Implementing reflection journals in the social studies classroom is a proactive approach to enhancing eighth graders' writing skills. By incorporating this practice, students can delve deeper into their thoughts and experiences, fostering critical thinking and self-expression. Through reflection, they can articulate their understanding of historical events, societal issues, and personal growth. Donations for this cause would enable the provision of journals, facilitating a structured platform for students to engage with writing regularly. Investing in this initiative not only supports academic development but also cultivates essential skills for lifelong learning and communication.

Mrs. Burtt Gloversville Middle School Grades 6-8

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Gloversville, NY 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

75 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Packs of Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils (12 per pack / 96 total) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $24.00 10 $240.00
Staples? Composition Notebook, 9.75" x 7.5", Wide Ruled, 80 Sheets, Assorted Colors, 48/Carton (20702CT) • Quill.com $70.19 2 $140.38

Materials cost

$380.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$421.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.31

Total project goal

$495.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $495.40

8 Donors

-$435.99

Donations toward project cost

-$378.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.40

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.41

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 $0.00

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