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This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Cooper from Del City, OK is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Year in Middle School

Help me give my students a year to enjoy. As a first year teacher, my goal is to shape the minds of young students, but also set my room to be calmer by using earth tones.

  • $531 goal

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$181 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Mrs. Cooper

Mrs. Cooper has another project! Donate to Being Prepared to help her classroom.

$181 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

I plan to use any donations to fill the class with earth tones to incorporate a calmer classroom. I also plan to use any organization tools to ensure better operation in the classroom.

Everything added to my list will be used with the students in mind.

My goal is to give my first group of middle school students a year to enjoy.

This group of students will set the tone for the following years. I plan to work hard and set my classroom with the expectation of using all resources to build a better learning environment.

Mrs. Cooper Del City 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.

More about Mrs. Cooper

Del City, OK 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

120 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Targus - Metro Rolling Laptop Case for 15.4" Laptop - Black • Best Buy Education $64.89 1 $64.89
Hadley Designs Greenery Classroom Calendar Set Bulletin Board Sets For Teachers - School Calendar For Classroom, Classroom Calendar Bulletin Board Set For Classroom Decoration • Amazon Business $19.59 2 $39.18
Yahenda 16 Packs 4 x 2 Feet Magnetic Fluorescent Light Covers Decorative Fluorescent Ceiling Panel Light Covering Light Filters for Classroom Office School Home Hospital Decor (Forest) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
2Fold Supply Pencil Dispenser for Classroom - Stainless Steel Bulk Pencil Holder for Desk - Includes Removable Label Stickers - Teacher Must Haves for Organization - Holds up to 200 Pencils (Blue) • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
Youbetia Desk Organizers - File Organizer for Office Supplies, Accessories with Folder Racks & Holders, Double Tray and 5 Upright Sections, White • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
8 Packs of Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack / 96 total) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $24.00 1 $24.00
Apeair 3Pcs Artificial Greenery Ivy Vines Kit, 6FT Odorless Silk Ivy Garland, Green Leaves Fake Hanging Plants, for Boho Decor, Home, Classroom, Wall, Party and Wedding Decoration • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Hadley Designs 9 Eucalyptus Classroom Decor Signs, Welcome Sign For Bulletin Board Decorations, Growth Mindset Classroom Posters Elementary, Middle School Classroom Rule • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $18.65 1 $18.65
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 225 Wipes (30208) • Quill.com $15.59 1 $15.59
D-FantiX Wall Hanging File Organizer with 6 Folder, Storage Pocket Chart with 6 Name Tag, Classroom Must Have Paper Organizer for Teacher, Over The Door File Organizer for School Mailbox Home Office • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
Classroom Pocket Chart for Cell Phones, Calculator Holder Wall Door Hanging Organizer for Small Items, 36 Clear Pockets • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
Sproutbrite Science Classroom Decorations - Banner and Poster for Teachers - Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Pre School, Elementary and Middle SchooL Themes • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
Qilery 50 Pcs Growth Mindset Posters Classroom Decorations Greenery Motivational Growth Bulletin Board Inspirational Positive Accent Display Set for Teacher Elementary Middle School Nursery Bedroom • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (86001) • Staples $10.49 1 $10.49
Simply Boho Record Book Teacher Class Gradebook Green Leaves Plant Record Book Office Supplies Favors Gift for Teacher Boho Decoration for Classroom Double-Sided Color Printing 9’’X11’’ (65 pages) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Greenery Affirmation Station Bulletin Board Set Simply Boho Bulletin Board for Classroom Decor Motivational Posters Positive Affirmations Accents Cutouts for Teachers School Chart Wall Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Eucalyptus Bulletin Board 70.8ft Die-Cut Classroom Boho Bulletin Spring Summer Greenery Plant Trim Border Tropical Leaves Wall Decals for School Classroom Chalkboard Decorations Office Home Supplies • Amazon Business $9.77 1 $9.77

Materials cost

$384.15

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$31.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$451.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.63

Total project goal

$530.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$530.85

2 Donors

-$287.48

Donations toward project cost

-$249.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.12

Matching donations from our partners

-$237.48

Match offers toward project cost

-$201.86

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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