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Ms. Nedelcu from Las Vegas, NV is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Magical Students Need You!

Help me give my students basic supplies for organization and visually appealing materials in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nedelcu's classroom raised $734

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are magical, creative, and logical. They come prepared to learn each day. They especially enjoy group projects and activities that enhance their learning experience. After over a year of pandemic-related hardship, my students have been putting their best foot forward. Each day, they are eager to learn, read in class, and ask questions that challenge what they already know. I am so proud of my fantastic scholars.

I am a first-year teacher, but did not disclose this to my students; they find my classroom to be a safe, supportive space.

When I decided to become a teacher, I knew I wanted to craft a learning environment that is inclusive, loving, and positively rigorous. As a result, my students have responded well to activities and content I have thought about for years before becoming a teacher. I harnessed all of the wonderful qualities of my past teachers to create this classroom and I am so grateful that my students love being here!

My Project

As a first-time teacher, these materials will help me create a visually stimulating, beautiful, and enriching classroom. With these items, the students will be able to see how much effort and love I put into my daily activities and will have enhanced access to projects and the group activities that they enjoy completing. Having many colors, patterns, and visually stimulating materials helps break up the monotony of handouts and presentations.

My Journalism students will also benefit from materials that enhance their experiences in the classroom for design and visual purposes.

For example, having items like colored paper, notebooks, paper cutters, and other craft items will aid in creating layouts that are visually stimulating and beautiful for the school newspaper. My journalism students also have introduced a "food" section in the newspaper, so we often share recipes, for which we use utensils.

Ms. Nedelcu Durango High School Grades 9-12

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.

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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

141 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fellowes Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size 9 x 11.5-Inches, 3 mil, 200 Pack (5743401) & Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size Sheets, 5mil, 200pk • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
TCP Global Salon World Safety - Black Face Masks 3 Boxes (150 Masks) Breathable Disposable 3-Ply Protective PPE with Nose Clip and Ear Loops • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Hammermill Printer Paper, 20 lb Copy Paper, 8.5 x 11 - 5 Ream (2,500 Sheets) - 92 Bright, Made in the USA • Amazon Business $27.49 2 $54.98
Brother P-touch, PTD210, Easy-to-Use Label Maker, One-Touch Keys, Multiple Font Styles, 27 User-Friendly Templates, White • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Class Pack, 320 pencils • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
Swingline Paper Cutter, Guillotine Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 10 Sheet Capacity, ClassicCut Lite (9312) • Amazon Business $26.33 1 $26.33
Mead Spiral Notebook, Pack of 18 Different Colors, 1 Subject College Ruled Spiral Bound Notebooks, Pastel Color School Notebooks Included, 70 Pages • Amazon Business $24.85 1 $24.85
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Assorted, 36 Count • Amazon Business $23.92 1 $23.92
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 80 ct (Pack of 4) Plus Lysol Smart Multi-Purpose Cleaner Kit, Assortment, Citrus, 1 Count, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $21.90 1 $21.90
Furinno 3-Tier Open Shelf Bookcase, White • Amazon Business $21.66 1 $21.66
Post-it Pop-up Notes, 3x3 in, 18 Pads, America's #1 Favorite Sticky Notes, Cape Town Collection, Bright Colors (Pink, Orange, Blue), Clean Removal, Recyclable (R330-18CTCP) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Sunny" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91704) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $16.87 1 $16.87
Astrobrights Mega Collection Colored Paper, 8 ½ x 11, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Retro” 5-Color Assortment, 625 Ct. (91685)"Amazon Exclusive" - More Sheets! , Assorted • Amazon Business $16.86 1 $16.86
Power Strip, SUPERDANNY Surge Protector Extension Cord, 5 Outlets 3 USB Ports, Mountable Charging Station Multiple Protection with Hook & Loop Fastener for iPhone iPad Home Office Dorm Travel, Black • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/ 89 gsm,"Cool" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets(20274) • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
PILOT FriXion Clicker Erasable, Refillable & Retractable Gel Ink Pens, Fine Point, Assorted Color Inks, 7-Pack Pouch (31472) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91623) • Amazon Business $14.07 1 $14.07
Better Office Products Sheet Protectors, 200 Piece • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box (960 Tissues Total) • Amazon Business $11.46 1 $11.46
AmazonBasics - C1501-100 Compostable Forks, Pack of 100 White • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
Pendaflex File Folders, Letter Size, 8-1/2" x 11", Classic Manila, 1/3-Cut Tabs in Left, Right, Center Positions, 100 Per Box (65213) • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
Firbon A4 Paper Cutter 12 Inch Titanium Paper Trimmer Scrapbooking Tool with Automatic Security Safeguard and Side Ruler for Craft Paper, Coupon, Label and Cardstock (Black) • Amazon Business $10.47 1 $10.47

Materials cost

$543.12

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$42.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$623.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.10

Total project goal

$734.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$734.00

1 Donor

-$734.00

Donations toward project cost

-$623.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.10

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$0.00

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