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Ms. Patterson from Jamaica, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me Take My Classroom From Drab to Fab

Help me give my students a harmonious and stimulating environment for learning with new classroom decor.

  • $198 goal

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My Project

My students are High School English language learners as well as students with disabilities. At the High School level, we aren't given a lot of funding or materials to create an inviting classroom space. I would like to change that. I am requesting bulletin board materials and posters to make my classroom look more cohesive and welcoming. I want the students to have pride in their learning environment. My students deserve and need the space to be more visually stimulating. Creating more visuals is a key component in educating both English language learners and students with disabilities. Visuals help them process information better. I want to create a space that helps all my students succeed

Ms. Patterson Hillcrest High School Grades 9-12

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 Ms. Patterson

Jamaica, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Light Mauve Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Teacher Created Resources Ultra Purple Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77887) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, Black - 77314 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
65.6 Feet Glitter Bulletin Board Border Shine Gold Scalloped Borders Stickers Bulletin Border and Trimmers Poster Board Decorations Decorative Bulletin Board Trim for School, Classroom and Home, Gold • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
durony 65.6 Feet Bulletin Board Borders Glitter Borders Trim Scalloped Board Borders Decoration Borders for School Classroom Decoration (Gold) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Commonly Confused Words Posters for Middle and High School Classroom, Grammar Punctuation Posters for Students and Teachers • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Carson Dellosa Be an Ally Like Me Poster Set, 8.5" x 11" Inspirational Wall Art for Bulletin Board, School Counselor, and Classroom Decor, Office Decor, Homeschool and Classroom Posters (14 Posters) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$135.51

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$167.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.57

Total project goal

$197.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$197.11

1 Donor

-$197.11

Donations toward project cost

-$167.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.57

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$0.00

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