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Mrs. Gheesling from Thomson, GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Changing the Game; Winning the Ram's Way

Help me give my students rewards for their hard work in the classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gheesling's classroom raised $564

This project is fully funded

My Project

For many of our 4th and 5th grade students to be successful, it only takes a little bit of encouragement. In our small rural community, academic support often only comes from the faculty and staff of our school. This puts a huge expense on the pockets of our teachers and limits what we are able to do.

We work hard to make sure our student's work is recognized and rewarded!

With generous donations, like DonorsChoose, we can continue to reward our students for their success both academically and behaviorally at school. Your donations will help fund our AR store which offers rewards for reading, and the Ram's Store which recognizes students for their efforts to help us maintain a safe and positive learning environment!

Mrs. Gheesling Norris 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.

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

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

450 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AppleRound Pack of 4 Sports Balls with 1 Pump: 1 Each of 5" Soccer Ball, 5" Basketball, 5" Playground Ball, and 6.5" Football (4 Balls and 1 Pump) • Amazon Business $13.75 4 $55.00
Spiral Notebooks 1-Subject, 24 Pack, Wide Rule, 70 Sheet, 8 x 10.5 inches, by Better Office Products, 6 Assorted Primary Colors, 24 Pack • Amazon Business $35.63 1 $35.63
Full Size 3×3×3 Cube Set,Puzzle Party Toy, Eco-Friendly Material with Vivid Colors,Party Favor School Supplies Puzzle Game Set for Kids and Adults（20 Pack）,2.2 Inch Each Side. • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
(50 Pcs) Fidget Toys, Fidgets Pop Its Pack, Pop It Party Favors, Popitsfidgets Popit Figit Kids Gifts Small Mini Bulk Sensory Toys Girls, Autism ADHD Autistic Poppet Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Invisible Ink Pen 24Pcs Spy Pen with UV Light Magic Marker Kid Pens for Secret Message and Birthday Party,Writing Secret Message for Easter Day Halloween Christmas Party Bag Gift • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Sunny Days Entertainment 50 Piece Marbles - Colorful Glass Marble for Kids Games | 49 Players and 1 Shooter • Amazon Business $7.59 3 $22.77
32 Piece Mini Plush Animal Toy Set, Cute Small Animals Plush Keychain Decoration for Themed Parties, Kindergarten Gift, Teacher Student Award, Goody Bags Filler for Boys Girls Child Kid • Amazon Business $21.97 1 $21.97
Rhode Island Novelty 7 Inch Knobby Balls Assorted Colors 5 Pack • Amazon Business $6.85 3 $20.55
Pressman Mancala - Real Wood Folding Set, with Multicolor Stones by Pressman • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Pressman Checkers -- Classic Game With Folding Board and Interlocking Checkers • Amazon Business $9.00 2 $18.00
Double Bananagrams Word Game - For Up To 16 Players • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk Puzzle Erasers Toys Gifts for Classroom Prizes, Game Reward, Treasure Box, Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers(Random Design) • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
HAPPY JACK & MERRY Jacks Game with Ball- 3 Sets of Jack Stones per Order, Metal Jacks Set with Ball -Jax Game for Party Favors, Game Prizes, Birthday Parties, Kids' Activities, and Loot Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Regal Games - Kids Classic Card Games - Includes Old Maid, Go Fish, Slapjack, Crazy 8's, War, and Silly Monster Memory Match- for Family Game Nights, Parties - Set of 6 Games • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
24 Pack 0.5mm 6-in-1 Multicolor Ballpoint Pen 6 Colors Retractable Ballpoint Pens (24 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
24 Pieces Mini Tie Dye Notepads Multicolor Style Pocket Notebooks Tie Dye Spiral Mini Notebooks Pastel Tie Dye Notepad for Teacher Classroom Supplies Birthday Party Favors (2 Types) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Bazooka Candy Brands Variety Summer Candy Box - 18 Count Lollipops w/ Assorted Flavors from Ring Pop, Push Pop, Baby Bottle Pop & Juicy Drop - Fun Candy for Summer Parties - 15.8 Ounce (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $11.84 1 $11.84
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Game • Amazon Business $11.40 1 $11.40
The Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy, Metal Slinky, Fidget Toys, Party Favors and Gifts, Toys for 5 Year Old Girls and Boys, by Just Play • Amazon Business $3.50 2 $7.00
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, Ages 2 and up, Multicolor (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$413.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$478.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.47

Total project goal

$563.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $563.13

1 Donor

-$563.13

Donations toward project cost

-$478.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.47

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