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Mrs. McDermott from Columbia SC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Materials for Science Projects

My students need tri-fold poster boards, glue sticks and colored paper for their Science Fair Projects.

  • $382 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

My classroom is full of bright, young minds. However a lot of my students overcome more before they come to school in the morning than most people do in a month or even a year. Because of this my students/parents are focused on survival not necessarily education.

My school is a wonderful place where kids can come and feel totally safe.

My students are bright and determined and always feel welcome. I am proud to say my school does our absolute best to take care of our families. Our teachers and administrators always have our "ears to the ground" so we can best understand how to help our kids.

My Project

My kids will be using colored paper, glue sticks and index cards for a science fair project that they will be working on. I gave out the packet explaining to students what they would be doing and they are very excited to get this done. However, a lot of my students can't afford expensive tri-fold boards for their projects. I thought this would be a nice way to reward them for their hard work and determination.

After giving out the packet a lot of kids were excited, however I did notice that some kids seemed upset.

When I listened to their conversations they were saying things like, "My mom can't afford to go out and buy this stuff right now." I really want my kids to focus on the project and be excited about it instead of dreading to buy materials and some are afraid to ask due to the answer they may receive.

Mrs. McDermott
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Two Cool Tri-Fold Poster Board, 36 x 48, White/White, 6/Pk • Staples Advantage $41.69 4 $166.76
ASTROBRIGHTS Cardstock, 8 1/2" x 11", 65 lb., 5-Color Assortment, Happy, 250/Pack • Quill.com $15.29 3 $45.87
Elmer's Glue Sticks Glue-All • Quill.com $1.27 24 $30.48
Oxford Index Cards 3x5", Ruled, White • Quill.com $2.80 10 $28.00

Materials cost

$271.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$324.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.23

Total project goal

$381.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $381.52

5 Donors

-$190.75

Donations toward project cost

-$162.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.61

match offer

-$190.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$162.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.61

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 $0.00

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