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Ms. Rasmussen from Washington, DC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Don't Shelf Success: Building Minds, One Bookshelf at a Time

Help me give my students a robust classroom library space and storage for curricular materials.

  • $258 goal

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Ms. Rasmussen has another project! Donate to Fresh Supplies for Growing Minds to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $142.
2X

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Bookshelves are essential treasures in a 3rd-grade classroom, fostering a love for learning and imagination while offering a haven for books and curriculum materials. They provide a structured space that promotes easy access and tidy storage, ensuring that essential resources are readily available to both students and educators.

In a bustling classroom, where curiosity and exploration run high, bookshelves create an environment conducive to focused learning.

Neatly arranged shelves allow students to quickly locate and return books and materials, fostering independence and a sense of responsibility. As the curriculum unfolds, these shelves become time-saving allies, ensuring that learning materials are efficiently organized and retrievable.

Moreover, bookshelves encourage a sense of orderliness and respect for shared resources. Additionally, a well-organized collection of books sparks curiosity, inviting young minds to explore diverse topics and genres, fostering a love for reading that transcends the classroom.

Your support extends beyond physical bookshelves; it translates into opportunities for children to discover new worlds through literature and develop critical thinking skills. Every donated dollar signifies a commitment to shaping future generations, allowing students to access resources that enhance their education journey. By donating, you become an integral part of building a foundation for lifelong learning, instilling in these young learners a passion for reading, organization, and responsibility. Your generosity paves the way for brighter futures, one bookshelf at a time.

Ms. Rasmussen Harriet Tubman Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ClosetMaid Cubeicals 2 Cube Storage Shelf Organizer Bookshelf, Stackable or Hanging Wall Mount, Easy Assembly, White Wood Finish • Amazon Business $30.67 3 $92.01
ClosetMaid Cubeicals 8 Cube Storage Shelf Organizer Bookshelf Stackable, Vertical or Horizontal, Easy Assembly, Wood, White • Amazon Business $83.93 1 $83.93

Materials cost

$175.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$219.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.67

Total project goal

$257.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $257.81

4 Donors

-$257.81

Donations toward project cost

-$219.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.67

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