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Ms. Cuizon from Port Arthur, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shelf Improvement: Book Organizers for Our Classroom

Help me give my students the tools they need to become responsible readers and learners!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cuizon's classroom raised $475

This project is fully funded

My Project

I'm thrilled to share with you why this project is so important to me and my students.

What I love about my students:

My students are curious, enthusiastic, and passionate learners. They have a love for reading and exploring new stories, but they need our help to keep their classroom library organized and accessible.

How the book organizers will make a difference:

The book organizers I'm requesting will help my students develop essential library skills, such as categorizing, shelving, and maintaining a tidy space. This will not only make it easier for them to find their favorite books but also teach them valuable skills about responsibility and teamwork.

Goals for this project:

My goal for this project is to create a warm and inviting classroom library that inspires my students to read, learn, and grow. By providing them with the tools they need to keep their library organized, I aim to:

• Foster a love for reading and learning

• Develop essential library skills and responsibilities

• Create a sense of community and teamwork among my students

What makes my students special:

My students are special because of their unique blend of talents, interests, and personalities. They are kind, compassionate, and supportive of one another, and they deserve a classroom library that reflects their love for learning.

Ms. Cuizon Tekoa Academy - Port Arthur Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Port Arthur, TX 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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Furologee 6-Tier Bookshelf, Tall Bookcase with 2 Drawers Storage Organizer, Industrial Display Free Standing Shelf Units, Wood and Metal Storage Rack for Home Office, Bedroom, Black Oak • Amazon Business $84.59 2 $169.18
HOMBAZAAR Corner Shelf, 72 Inch Industrial Corner Bookshelf, 6 Tier Tall Corner Ladder Shelf with Metal Frames, Rustic Corner Shelf Stand for Living Room, Bedroom, Office, Rustic Brown • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
BENOSS Folding Metal Storage Shelves on Casters, Heavy-Duty White Wire Rack, Rolling Foldable Storage Rack No Assembly, Movable Shelving Unit for Garage Kitchen Pantry Bedroom(5-Tier White) • Amazon Business $78.29 1 $78.29

Materials cost

$367.46

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$402.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.11

Total project goal

$474.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$474.08

1 Donor

-$474.08

Donations toward project cost

-$402.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.11

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$0.00

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