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Mrs. Thorne from Richmond, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organize English Restock

Help me give my students an organized classroom to help class run efficiently.

  • $536 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

In the bustling atmosphere of an English class, the rhythmic shuffling of papers echoes as teachers diligently organize the written reflections of their students. Amidst the sea of essays and assignments, educators navigate through the diverse expressions of creativity and intellectual exploration. With a keen eye for detail, they methodically arrange the papers, creating a visual narrative of the class's collective journey through literature and language. This seemingly mundane task is a testament to the dedication of teachers, who not only impart knowledge but also invest time in understanding and evaluating the unique perspectives of each student. Aid me in my quest to continue to organize these scholars' reflections and essays. File folders help, but I need more than that to continue on this wonderful journey as an educator of the written word.

Through the meticulous organization of papers, teachers foster an environment where students' voices are heard, celebrated, and woven into the fabric of the academic discourse.

Binder clips, paper organization, and colored paper help me to continue to keep the student's papers organized. The classroom becomes a space where ideas converge, fostering a sense of community and intellectual growth, all encapsulated in the orderly stacks of carefully arranged papers.

My literacy corner, a collaborative space that helps students to embark upon these writing and reading adventures is in need of a revamp. A new rug and a new book shelf will help to create the pristine learning area needed to help the thoughts flow.

Mrs. Thorne
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Stylish Black & White Brights Apple Sit Spot Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 5'x7'6", Multi • Amazon Business $139.74 1 $139.74
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads/Pack, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (559 VAD 4PK) • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
VASAGLE Bookshelf, 5-Tier Open Bookcase with Adjustable Storage Shelves, Floor Standing Unit, Rustic Brown ULBC165X01 • Amazon Business $69.49 1 $69.49
Pendaflex Reinforced Hanging File Folders, 1/5 Tab, Letter Size, Assorted Jeweltone Colors, 25/Box (PFX 4152 1/5 ASST2) • Quill.com $40.99 1 $40.99
Set of 6 Rainbow Classroom Turn in Trays for Teachers, Plastic Storage Baskets for Office Use (9 x 13 x 3 in) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
NEENAH PAPER 99608 Color Paper --Inch Bright-Inch Assortment 8 1/2 x 11 5 Colors 24lb 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $18.14 1 $18.14
Hammermill Colored Paper, 20lb Pink Printer Paper, 8-1/2 x 11- 1 Ream (500 Sheets) - Made in the USA, Pastel Paper, 103382R • Amazon Business $7.29 2 $14.58
Officemate Silver Binder Clips, Assorted Sizes, 30/Tub (31021) • Amazon Business $5.70 2 $11.40
800 Sheets Transparent Sticky Notes, 3x3 Inch 14 Pads Self-Adhesive Translucent Clear See Through Post Sticky Notes for 2024 Planner Office School College Teacher Student Supplies 6 Bright Color • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Pendaflex Glow Twisted 3-Tab File Folder Letter Size Multicolor 12/Pack (40526) • Staples $7.30 1 $7.30

Materials cost

$418.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$454.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.27

Total project goal

$535.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $535.16

12 Donors

-$529.34

Donations toward project cost

-$454.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.82

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