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Ms. Contejean from New York, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. C's ELA Project

Help me give my students speakers and snacks to create a calm classroom environment in which they can practice their organizational skills through using the requested rolling storage carts, a label maker, and command hooks to hang their coats.

  • 3 donors
  • $687 goal

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My Project

My students are currently learning how to have better organizational skills and finding their own academic motivation. The items I am requesting for my classroom will help my students to practice organizing their work for class and fostering academic responsibility. The organizational drawers, highlighters and label maker will allow my students to begin to create their own organizational style! We only need the tools in order to help make this a reality.

Students are able to work better in an environment that fosters a sense of belonging and joy.

I am a big believer that students should feel comfortable and secure in the classroom. The speakers, snacks, and command hooks are all a part of creating that community. Command hooks would be used so students can hang up their coats in the classroom, snacks would be provided if they had not eaten that day, and music played during independent work time. I work in several different classrooms, so it is important to me that I am able to transform any space I'm in, to match the community I've created with my students. Most of the children's time is spent in the classroom it should reflect their needs and a welcoming environment.

Ms. Contejean Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter - High 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

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.

More about Ms. Contejean

New York, NY View local requests

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

140 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ytaoka 15 Drawers Rolling Cart with Wheels, Plastic Storage Drawer Cart with Metal Frame, Multipurpose Art Craft Cart Organizer, Utility Cart with Drawers for Home, Office, School, Multicolor • Amazon Business $129.99 2 $259.98
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
JBL - Flip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black • Best Buy Education $72.26 1 $72.26
Sharpie Clear View Stick Highlighter, See-Through Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $33.52 2 $67.04
JBL - Go 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black • Best Buy Education $39.58 1 $39.58
JADENS Label Maker Machine, D11 Portable Bluetooth Printer for Labeling, Home, Office, Organization, Mini Label Maker Machine with Tape, Multiple Templates Available for Phone, Handheld Labeler, Green • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Command Large Utility Hooks, Holds up to 5 lb, 7 Hooks and 12 Command Strips, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hooks with Adhesive Strips, No Tools Adhesive Hooks for Hanging Christmas Decorations • Amazon Business $9.83 1 $9.83

Materials cost

$538.66

Vendor shipping charges

$6.70

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$583.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.96

Total project goal

$686.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$686.40

2 Donors

-$343.20

Donations toward project cost

-$291.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.48

match offer

-$343.20

Match offer toward project cost

-$291.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.48

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$0.00

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