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Ms. Roetzel from Denver, CO is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organizational Tools for STEM Explorers

Help me give my students folders to store and protect STEAM projects and activities!

  • $286 goal

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Ms. Roetzel has another project! Donate to Rewarding Good Behavior to help her classroom.

$272 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In my school, the STEM lab is a hub of creativity and discovery. My students are passionate about STEM subjects and thrive on hands-on learning experiences. However, our lab lacks essential organizational tools, such as folders, which hinder student productivity and workflow.

By requesting folders for my STEM lab, I aim to address this challenge and enhance my students' learning experience.

These folders will provide a dedicated space for students to store their notes, worksheets, and project plans, enabling them to stay organized and focused on their work. With better organization, students can track their progress, review materials efficiently, and collaborate more effectively with their peers.

My goals for this project are to equip my students with the resources they need to excel in their STEM studies and to foster a culture of organization and responsibility in the lab. These folders will not only support their academic success but also help develop important life skills such as time management and attention to detail, which are crucial for future endeavors.

What makes my students special is their insatiable curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. They come from diverse backgrounds, but they are united by their passion for exploring the world through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Ms. Roetzel Archuleta Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Denver, CO 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

500 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Letter Size Paper Portfolios by Better Office Products, Case of 100, Assorted Primary Colors, (Assorted, 2 Pocket Paper Folders) • Amazon Business $34.99 6 $209.94

Materials cost

$209.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$243.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.90

Total project goal

$285.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$285.99

1 Donor

-$285.99

Donations toward project cost

-$243.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.90

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$0.00

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