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Ms. D from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Just Like Home in the Reading Room

Help me give my students storage furniture, Teachers Pay Teachers resources, and more for the comfort and storage to make our classroom feel like home.

  • $828 goal

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My Project

I am a first year reading teacher in a Title 1 charter school. I have students in 6th and 7th grade, who are all tier 3 students. My students are beyond special and want to learn. They love the feel of being at home, and I would love for them to feel this way when in the learning environment.

With the help of my students, the items we chose (bookcase, lamp, and mirror) will make our room feel less like a white box and more of a home away from home.

We will use these and the other materials to laminate and display all students work and store all of their hard work and literacy books.

We are set up in a room with nothing but a white board. Students want our room to feel like home and cozy enough to want to learn. Help give my wonderful students the room they deserve.

Ms. D Christopher Columbus Charter School - South Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA 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

20 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200- Count-Pack of 1, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
End Table,Industrial Retro Side Table Nightstand Storage Shelf for Living Room Bedroom Kitchen Family and Office,Stable Wood and Metal Frame, Patent Pending(Brown&Black) • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Sauder Beginnings 5-Shelf Bookcase, Soft White finish • Amazon Business $43.46 1 $43.46
IRIS USA Plastic 3-Drawer Desktop Organizer for Office, Files, & Supplies, Medium, White, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
LONGWIN Hanging Wall Circle Mirror Decor Gold Geometric Mirror with Chain for Bathroom Bedroom Living Room 15.7" • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
CT299 - Everyone Is Welcome Motivational Poster Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Interchangeable Welcome Sign for Front Door Wooden Seasonal Welcome Sign Rustic Round Hello Sign Front Door Decor Farmhouse 12 Inches with 12pcs Decorations for Back to School Fall Season Gifts(Black) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Desk Organizer-3 Tier Stackable Storage Drawers with 6 Compartments White Stackable Drawers Great for Desk Storage, Makeup Storage Bathroom Organization Accessories Etc (White) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
ALBEN Lazy Susan Kids Desk Organizer - Rotates 360 Degrees for Easy Access to all Art and School Supplies Storage, Perfect Arts and Crafts Organizer for the Classroom and Homeschool • Amazon Business $26.45 1 $26.45
Bounty Quick Size Paper Towels, White, 4 Packs Of 2 Family Rolls = 8 Family Rolls • Amazon Business $24.42 1 $24.42
KTRIO Acrylic File Holder 3 Sections, File Organizer for Desk Clear Desk Organizer File Sorter File Folder Holder Mail Organizer Letter Holder for Envelopes, Mail, Electronics • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
Command Large Picture Hanging Strips, Damage Free Hanging Picture Hangers, No Tools Wall Hanging Strips for Christmas Decorations, 6 White Adhesive Strip Pairs (12 Command Strips) • Amazon Business $20.96 1 $20.96
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Count • Amazon Business $17.43 1 $17.43
NIUBEE Acrylic Pen Holder 4 Compartments, Clear Pencil Organizer Cup for Countertop Desk Accessory Storage • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes For Disinfecting and Cleaning Lemon and Lime Blossom 80 Count (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $7.91 2 $15.82
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Crisp Linen, 19 fl oz • Amazon Business $5.24 3 $15.72
BIC Wite-Out Brand EZ Correct Correction Tape, White, 10-Count, Translucent Dispenser Shows How Much Tape is Remaining • Amazon Business $13.35 1 $13.35
【Upgrade】 LED Wireless Mouse, Slim Silent Mouse 2.4G Portable Mobile Optical Office Mouse with USB & Type-c Receiver, 3 Adjustable DPI Levels for Notebook, PC, Laptop, Computer, MacBook (Pink) • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
【Upgrade】 LED Wireless Mouse, Rechargeable Slim Silent Mouse 2.4G Portable Mobile Optical Office Mouse with USB & Type-c Receiver, 3 Adjustable DPI for Notebook, PC, Laptop, Computer (Mint Green) • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Simple Designs LT2007-WHT Chrome Mini Basic Table Lamp with Fabric Shade, White • Amazon Business $12.03 1 $12.03
Command Medium Decorative Wall Hooks, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hooks with Adhesive Strips, No Tools Wall Hooks for Hanging Christmas Decorations, 2 Black Hooks and 4 Command Strips • Amazon Business $11.15 1 $11.15
Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder,Pen and Eraser Holder for Whiteboard，Magnet Pencil Cup Utility Storage Organizer for Office , Refrigerator, Locker and Metal Cabinets (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Teacher to Do List Sticky Notes | List Notepad | I'll Be There for You | Teachers Appreciation Bulk Gifts | 50 Pages 4x6" • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Alohaster HPSIZEE Aesthetic Cute Highlighters Mild Assorted Colors With Soft Chisel Tip, No Bleed Dry Fast Easy to Hold, for Journal Bible Planner Notes School Office Supplies, 6 Pack - Happiness • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
STD8800 - Home Sweet Classroom Traditional Manuscript Bulletin Board Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
SCD108444 - Natural Polka Dot Border • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99
Command Medium Wire Hooks, White, Indoor Use, 3-Hooks, 4-Strips, Organize Damage-Free • Amazon Business $4.98 1 $4.98

Materials cost

$663.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$703.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.10

Total project goal

$827.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $827.34

9 Donors

-$802.34

Donations toward project cost

-$681.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$120.35

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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