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Mrs. Derouche from Lewiston, ME is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safe Storage Desperation

My students need 9 sets of book baskets to store the books that we read.

  • $390 goal

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My Students

My students are inquisitive, motivated, and excited about learning. They work hard and are dedicated to their education and their teachers.

They are members of a Title I school in Maine with over 30% of them being from refugee Somali families.

We have English Language Learners that range in status from Newcomer to Level 3, fully integrated into the general education classroom. Because of their low socioeconomic statuses, all students receive free lunch and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks while some bring home bags of food for their families on the weekend.

In order to bridge the gap, our school has employed multiple guidance counselors and social workers to meet the needs of our students. We have also implemented an Extended Day and Extended School Year Program where students have access to further learning with regard to social/emotional needs as well as enrichment and STEM activities. Teachers with no classroom budget spend money out of pocket to provide students with essentials like winter coats, hats, mittens, and school supplies that their families can't afford. In our school we definitely live by the motto "It takes a village" to raise our children.

My Project

Due to financial resources our class has to scrimp and save for not so stellar book storage solutions. Our bins are too small and oddly shaped and often bend or rip our books to a point where they can't be repaired.

Students try storing books in the class bins but often have a hard time fitting them and end up just leaving them in various spots around the room.

I have purchased as many book bins as I can find with my own money but resources are limited and books are often displayed in ways that students can't easily find them. Please help us to store our books safely and in ways that make them easy to access with these new book baskets!

Mrs. Derouche Montello Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Lewiston, ME 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Basket with Label Holder (Set of 5) - Blue • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.41 3 $94.23
Basket with Label Holder (Set of 5) - Green • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.41 3 $94.23
Basket with Label Holder (Set of 5) - Purple • Kaplan Early Learning Company $31.41 3 $94.23

Materials cost

$282.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.42

Total project goal

$389.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $389.48

7 Donors

-$339.48

Donations toward project cost

-$288.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.92

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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