"My students are eager learners who lack many of the resources necessary to be successful in the classroom.
I teach 7th and 8th grade English in a high-needs school where most of the students walk into my classroom each day without the basic school supplies to get the job done. Working in a schoo...
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"My students are eager learners who lack many of the resources necessary to be successful in the classroom.
I teach 7th and 8th grade English in a high-needs school where most of the students walk into my classroom each day without the basic school supplies to get the job done. Working in a school with a lot of challenges, the one that should be most easy to overcome is providing my students with the necessary supplies to achieve our learning objectives. However, due to a variety of reasons, most of the students arrive to school each day without the basics. As a result, I have to regularly provide them with pencils and paper, not to mention the other materials necessary to foster a smoothly running learning environment. My students need pencils, pens, loose leaf paper, composition books, markers, pencil sharpeners, and folders. They use these supplies everyday for a variety of tasks, and unfortunately learning can quickly be derailed without them. I just need the basics! It's amazing what a difference it makes when there are plenty of available school supplies for my students. The pace quickens, the students feel supported and prepared, and we can focus on the learning at hand. Please contribute to creating a positive learning environment in my classroom by providing these most essential supplies.
My students need 11 school supplies such as pens, pencils, paper, 100 composition books, folders, and highlighters.
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Ms. J. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Nov 1, 2009
Dear Karen, Lesley, Jayne and Overton, Anne, Elizabeth, Peter and Emily, Jim, Mary Elizabeth, Danielle & Dustin, M. Giant and M. Edium and Anonymous Donors,
I am overwhelmed by the generous outpouring of support you all have shown me and my students. Everyday working with these children is a process toward making them prepared for the world they will soon encounter. The more obstacles I face, the more difficult my job becomes, and the more my students end up losing out on great opportunities for their present and future success. All that's to say, your donations for purchasing school supplies for these kids means everything! With the proper supplies in abundance, they can experience success everyday. It is no small thing, I assure you. I'm sincerely grateful to you all. With gratitude,
Ms. J.
Photos coming soon!
Region:
Washington D.C.
Where is the classroom located? 
Submitted:
Jul 14, 2009
| Expires:
Dec 20, 2009
Great news -- this project is now a reality! We ordered the materials and they were sent directly to the classroom.
| Materials |
Vendor |
Price |
# |
Total |
| COMPOSITION BOOK, 100 SHEETS -- Roaring Spring Composition Book; 9-3/4x7-1/2", 100 Sheets |
Quill |
$1.88 |
100 |
$188.00
|
| #2 PENCILS,HB -- Economy Entre Pencils |
Quill |
$3.59 |
20 |
$71.80
|
| SCHOOL PRO ELECTRIC PENCIL SHARPNER -- X-ACTO by Boston School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener |
Quill |
$35.99 |
2 |
$71.98
|
| Loose Leaf Manuscript Paper (12 Stave 50 Xerographic Sheets) |
Woodwind & Brasswind |
$4.00 |
10 |
$40.00
|
| LAMINATED TWIN PCKET PORTFOLI -- Oxford Laminated 2-Pocket Portfolios; Black |
Quill |
$29.96 |
2 |
$59.92
|
| LAMINATED TWIN PCKET PORTFOLI -- Oxford Laminated 2-Pocket Portfolios; Grey |
Quill |
$29.96 |
2 |
$59.92
|
| LAMINATED TWIN PCKET PORTFOLI -- Oxford Laminated 2-Pocket Portfolios; Red |
Quill |
$29.96 |
2 |
$59.92
|
| LAMINATED TWIN PCKET PORTFOLI -- Oxford Laminated 2-Pocket Portfolios; Teal |
Quill |
$29.96 |
2 |
$59.92
|
| CRAYOLA WASHABLE MARKER CLASSPACK 8CT COLOR, 192/CS -- Crayola Classpack Markers; Washable, 192 Markers, 8 Classic Colors |
Quill |
$71.99 |
1 |
$71.99
|
| PEN,BALLPOINT,MEDIUM -- Pilot Better Grip Ball Point Pens; Medium Point, Black |
Quill |
$6.29 |
5 |
$31.45
|
| SHARPIE ACCENT HIGHLIGHTER RT - 8/CD -- Sharpie Accent Retractable Narrow Chisel Highlighters; 8-Color Set |
Quill |
$10.61 |
7 |
$74.27
|
| |
| Vendor Shipping Charges |
$78.92 |
| State Sales Tax |
$45.38 |
| 3rd Party Payment Processing Fee |
$11.84 |
| Postage / Processing for Donor Thank-You Package |
$9.00 |
| Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org |
$934.31 |
| Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org |
$205.09 |
| Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org |
$1,139.40 |
| Partner Funding Offer |
-$466.00 |
| 12 Donors |
-$673.40 |
| To Go |
$0.00 |
Additional Details
Level:
Grades 6-8
Teacher's funded projects:
5
Thank-you punctuality:
50%
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Emily M. (volunteer)
on Jul 15, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
John C. (associate)
on Jul 16, 2009
"We gave to this project because Ms. J is an inspiration to her students. "
Danielle & Dustin
from Illinois
gave
on Jul 19, 2009
Jayne and Overton
gave
on Sep 27, 2009
"We gave to this project because Ms. J is a dynamic teacher who wants what is best for all her students. She was a special friend to Franklin, who would be very proud of her."
Jayne and Overton
on Sep 27, 2009
"Asirda speaks: Much like my green-tinged relative, my heart grew THREE sizes today. Bet Red!"
"We donated because kids should have access to basic school supplies."
M. Giant and M. Edium
from Minneapolis, MN
gave
in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
on Oct 23, 2009
"I gave to this project because it's heartbreaking that students don't have the most basic supplies needed to learn."
"I donated because I want to support kids in Washington D.C.."
"I donated because I want to support kids in Washington D.C.."
"I gave to this project because everyone should discover the joys of the intellect and support those who foster it."
"I donated because I want to support kids in Washington D.C.."
Peter and Emily
from District of Columbia
gave
in support of Joe and Dave's Give-Back Birthday
on Oct 30, 2009
"I donated in honor of my mother, who taught kids to read, because literacy is important, and not easy to learn."
Karen
from Laurel, MD
gave
in support of The Ridger's Giving Page
on Oct 31, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Oct 31, 2009
The teacher Ms. J.
on Nov 1, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Ms. J.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Nov 2, 2009
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