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Mrs. Lotts from Johns Island, SC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Because Black History Matters

Help me give my students inspiration, hope and love for Black History Month.

  • $283 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

About 40% percent of our students as Black, African American or two or more races. We want to continue to make our students feel encouraged, loved, and celebrated. We want to materials to honor how far things have come, those who sacrificed to get here, and motivate students for further progress in the future.

We want our students to be big thinkers and leaders.

It has been proven that when students feel like they belong and are a part of the school community the are able to learn more. Our students deserve this!

Mrs. Lotts Haut Gap Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Johns Island, SC 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

489 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posterazzi Vintage American History photo of Booker T. Washington Poster Print, (12 x 15) • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Black Leaders, African American Wall Art Prints - 3-8x10 Vintage Photos -Decor for Classrooms or Home -Great Gift for Black History Month- Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, MLK -UNFRAMED • Amazon Business $16.85 1 $16.85
Black History Month Photo Booth Backdrop African American Famous People Indoor Outdoor Party Wall Background (7×5ft) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Hate Has No Home Here Sign Flag - LARGE 11X14 - Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ, African American Wall Art Poster, Home Decor, Room Decoration - Gift for Queer, Gay, Bi, Lesbian, Latino, Liberal Democrats • Amazon Business $14.85 1 $14.85
Michelle Obama Inspirational Quote Contemporary Pop Art Home Decor - Motivational Modern Wall Art Poster Print for Bedroom, Living Room, Office - Great Gift for Black, African American Women, Woman • Amazon Business $12.85 1 $12.85
James Baldwin Quote, Black Leaders Inspirational Wall Art Print - 8x10 Civil Rights Home Decor, Classroom Decoration on African American Flag - Gift for Teacher, Black History Month - Unframed Poster • Amazon Business $12.85 1 $12.85
Martin Luther King Obama Wall Art - 8x10 Dream Photo Poster - Unique Home Decor or Gift - MLK, Black History Month, African American, Civil Rights, Pride, Teacher, Classroom - Unframed Picture Print • Amazon Business $12.85 1 $12.85
Kamala Harris Madam Vice President Inspirational Quotes Wall Art for African American Women, Girls - Political Gifts - Patriotic Decor - Feminism Feminist Gifts - 8x10 African American Wall Art • Amazon Business $12.85 1 $12.85
Black History Month Backdrop Black History Month Banner Black History Month Poster Pan African American Decoration and Supplies for Home • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Black History Month Photo Backdrop Black History Month Banner African American Celebration Holiday Deocrations and Supplies for Home Classroom Office • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Positive Affirmations Wall Decor for Kids: "Change Will Not Come If We Wait" Barack Obama 8x10 Inspirational, Motivational Poster & Motivational Wall Art Office Decor for Men & Women • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Black History Month Banner Party Decoration - African BHM Worthwhile Commemoration Festival Holiday Party Supplies Decorations • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
36 Pcs Black History Month Decorations Hanging Swirls, NO-DIY Black History Decorations, Black History Month Decorations For Classroom Whirls Glitter Foil Ceiling Streams • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pudodo Black History Month Backdrop Banner African American National Holiday Party Photography Background Wall Decoration • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Sabary 68.9 Feet Black History Month Bulletin Board Border Rolled Black History Classroom Decorations Black History Borders for Bulletin Board Classroom Chalkboard Wall Decor • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79

Materials cost

$193.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$239.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.33

Total project goal

$282.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $282.20

1 Donor

-$282.20

Donations toward project cost

-$239.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.33

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