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Ms. Hatton from Tulsa, OK is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Sharpest and Brightest Bunch

My students need pencil sharpeners to sharpen pencils during class as well as floor lamps to set the mood for lessons.

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My Students

My students are fourth graders who have grown up in North Tulsa, Oklahoma. My students will work hard to develop multiple aspects of themselves because, we got GRIT, we don't quit! Students in my class show grit by work hard with task that are given because they want to complete it to the best of their ability. They believe that the things they are being taught in class are beneficial. They also use their personal future goals to motivate them to work hard on the task at hand because they see the connection between what they are doing in class and the things they want to achieve later in life.

My Project

Having pencil sharpeners and alternative lighting will help students in various ways. Students will be able to sharpen their own pencils throughout the school day. This is another chance for students to take on responsibility and be prepared for class.

In order to maximize learning time, it is beneficial to allow students to sharpen their own pencils to avoid disrupting instruction.

Also, alternative lighting will set the mood for different lessons during the school day. In my classroom students focus better with dimmer lighting during independent work time. Once the windows are open, students have trouble being able to see well enough to do work. I want to be able to give students the opportunity to do their best work. Like wise, when we review and play educational games, the lighting should be bright and encourage high energy. This will increase student engagement and participation.

Ms. Hatton Hawthorne Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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Nearly all 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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ikea 003.048.60 "NOT" Floor Uplight Lamp 69-inch includes IKEA LED Light Bulb E26 5W 400 Lumen • Amazon Business $25.69 4 $102.76
Twin Mirror Disco Lamp • Nasco $35.95 2 $71.90
X-Acto 1675 Electric Pencil Sharpener • Quill.com $50.14 1 $50.14
Westcott Pencil/Crayon Sharpener • Quill.com $0.76 40 $30.40

Materials cost

$255.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.19

Sales tax

 $20.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$317.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.94

Total project goal

$372.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $372.96

1 Donor

-$372.96

Donations toward project cost

-$317.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.94

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