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Ms. O'Rourke from N. Brunswick, NJ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Turning Pages, Filling Hearts: Resources for Special Education

Help me give my students copies of The Great Gatsby Deluxe Illustrated Edition) to nourish their minds and snacks to sustain their tummies.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. O'Rourke's classroom raised $498

This project is fully funded

My Project

My special education ELA students are multi-talented and diverse, representative of our suburban NJ school district. Meeting the unique learning needs of each student in a high school special education classroom is crucial to their success. Tailoring instruction and support ensures that all students, regardless of their challenges, can access the curriculum and succeed.

My classroom is a place where every student, regardless of their learning challenges, has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a warm, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.

However, to ensure that my students have the tools they need for success, they need some additional resources.

I am working on fostering a love for literature and am hoping to provide each student with a copy of The Great Gatsby Deluxe Illustrated Edition to help bring classic literature to life. These illustrated editions offer a more engaging way for students to connect with the text, especially for those with diverse learning needs. Research shows that a nourished body supports a focused mind. Snacks will keep my students energized and ready to learn. They will love the variety of chips.. I am also in need of basic classroom supplies such as tissues and band-aids to ensure the well-being of my amazing students throughout the day.

Ms. O'Rourke North Brunswick Township High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

N. Brunswick, NJ 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Great Gatsby (Deluxe Illustrated Edition) • Amazon Business $14.45 18 $260.10
Frito Lay Variety Corn Chips, 1 oz., 50 Bags/Pack (220-00403) • Quill.com $54.99 1 $54.99
Popcorners Gluten-Free 4-Flavor Popped Corn Chips Snacks Variety Pack 28 Bags/Box (02486) • Staples $30.49 1 $30.49
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue 2-ply 124 Tissues/Box 6 Boxes/Pack (39383) • Staples $20.14 1 $20.14
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages Assorted Sizes 100 Count (117178) • Staples $13.61 1 $13.61
Nuanchu 6 Styles Kids Cartoon Bandages Adhesive Flexible Colorful Cute Cartoon Bandages Waterproof Breathable Protect Scrapes and Cuts for Girls Boys Children Toddlers(120 Pcs) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$387.32

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.67

Total project goal

$497.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$497.80

2 Donors

-$495.80

Donations toward project cost

-$421.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.37

match offer

-$2.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$1.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.30

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$0.00

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