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Mrs. Shondra Byars-Smith from Jackson, MS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Approach to Building Self Worth!

Help me give my students a birthday celebration happy to assure self worth!

$266 goal

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My Project

Birthdays provide a unique opportunity for children to develop a sense of identity and self-worth. Many of the students in my class are from low-income households, and for many of them, finances can be tight. As a means of fostering school spirit, we appreciate it when students' academic achievements and celebrations are acknowledged.

Celebrating my students and their birthdays will remind them that they are loved, valued, and cherished.

It sends a message that their existence is meaningful and brings joy to those around them.

Birthday recognition is exciting and can help boost the energy of the class for the entire day. But, birthdays can be more than just fun. Being the focus of a celebration can help boost a child's self-esteem and help them form strong friendships in the classroom. We intend to dedicate a birthday wall in our atrium to commemorate the birthdays of our students. Beyond merely recognizing the students' birthdays, my objective is to guarantee that every student experiences a sense of esteem and joy on their momentous occasion. In addition, the birthday goodie packages will contain an assortment of treats, snacks, and candies to assist the students in commemorating the occasion

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Jackson, MS
Grades 9-12
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Shondra Byars-Smith Lanier High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Frito Lay Variety Corn Chips 30 Bags/Pack 2 Packs/Box (FRI70227) • Staples $50.95 1 $50.95

Fancy Birthday Wristbands • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 6 $35.94

Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $33.21 1 $33.21

Teacher Created Resources Birthday Ribbons Wear 'Em Badges, Pack of 16 • School Specialty $6.22 4 $24.88

Happy Birthday! Pencils - Set of 24 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 4 $23.96

Everyone Is Welcome Birthday Bulletin Board Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost			$177.93
Vendor shipping charges			$2.49
Sales tax			$12.46
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.67
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$225.55
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$39.80
Total project goal			$265.35
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$265.35
5 Donors			-$131.20
Donations toward project cost			-$114.02
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$17.18
match offer			-$131.21
Match offer toward project cost			-$111.53
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$19.68
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$2.94
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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An Approach to Building Self Worth!

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

More about Mrs. Shondra Byars-Smith

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