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Ms. Leposa from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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4th Grade to Blast Off

Help me give my students supplies that they use daily in the classroom in Reading and Writing. We are eager learners that, given the tools, are able to achieve our learning goals.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Leposa's classroom raised $340

This project is fully funded

My Students

In our classroom, we are a community of learners and leaders. All 50 of my students have the potential to make a real impact in this world. In an urban, inner-city school, like ours, many of our students cannot afford school supplies and the resources to take their learning to the next level. These students do, however, have the passion to achieve their dreams. In my class, we have future lawyers, teachers, doctors, musicians, sport athletes, and true leaders in our society.

These students are not only special, they are remarkable.

I wake up every morning excited about what the day will bring and not only what I will provide to my students, but also, what they will provide me in return. Laughter, smiles, and seeing the "awh ha" moments every single day, as they continue to battle against their weaker skills, to bridging the gaps in their learning and celebrating successes and accomplishments.

My Project

We are requesting headphones, notebooks and pencils. These materials help in the daily instructional learning of the students. With these essential supplies, students are able to focus on their learning rather than be upset they don't have a notebook or pencil. As a teacher, I strive to provide as much as I can to my students and look for eager and helpful individuals who want to take a chance on my classroom of learners by supporting our projects.

Students need the basic materials in order to achieve the feeling of success.

This class utilizes computer-based learning programs daily to strengthen their reading skills. Headphones are crucial for them to concentrate on their individualized learning paths. Our students do not have pencils at home and they consistently use their pencils. Every week, I send home pencils for their use to complete homework. By doing this, as well as always having pencils for them in class, we run through boxes of pencils very quickly. By having ample materials in the classroom, students are able to utilize and demonstrate their continuous learning and growth.

Ms. Leposa Avery D Harrington 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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DD220X - Multipurpose Headphones with Volume Control - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $76.99 1 $76.99
Dixon Ticonderoga Woodcase Pencils, #2 Soft, Yellow Barrel, 72/Pack • Staples Advantage $17.49 4 $69.96
Staples 1 Subject Notebook, 8" x 10.5", Wide Ruled, 70 Sheets, Assorted, 6/Pack (11667M) • Staples Advantage $14.49 4 $57.96
Maxell HP-100 Stereo Dynamic Open Air On-Ear Headphone, Black (190319) • Staples Advantage $4.99 10 $49.90

Materials cost

$254.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$288.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.93

Total project goal

$339.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$339.56

2 Donors

-$291.63

Donations toward project cost

-$288.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$47.93

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$0.00

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