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Mrs. Russell from Youngstown, OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Essentials

Help me give my students items to be used in the classroom, to make it feel more like home.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Russell's classroom raised $200

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My Project

When you think about students who have a strong desire to be the best, think about my students. They are inspiring individuals who come from places that aren't always ideal, in Youngstown, OH. Adversity is the foundation of the life they stand on, but they persevere.

Our students struggle with poverty, homelessness, employment, transportation, and language barriers, but in spite of all of this, they show up to school.

Our school administrators and teachers work very hard to try to make sure our students receive everything they need. Every student receives a free breakfast and lunch daily. In addition to providing the basic needs of our students, we try to incorporate a variety of social-emotional interventions on a daily basis. This helps my students with the various challenges they face daily such as self-esteem, bullying and communicating their emotions. I am requesting materials to make our classroom feel more comfortable for them, such as statement posters, decorations, and bulletin board paper. With these items, we can make the classroom feel like home.

Project tagged as

Youngstown, OH
Grades 6-8
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Charter School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Russell Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown Grades 6-8

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 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

27 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Midnight Meadow U-Cut Passing Notes In Class Statement Piece • CM School Supply $9.99 2 $19.98

Midnight Meadow U-Cut Flowers Statement Piece • CM School Supply $9.99 2 $19.98

Black Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • CM School Supply $17.99 1 $17.99

Lined Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll • CM School Supply $17.99 1 $17.99

Midnight Meadow U-Cut Inspirational Classroom Headline • CM School Supply $17.99 1 $17.99

Midnight Meadow U-Cut Door Topper • CM School Supply $9.99 1 $9.99

Midnight Meadow Notebook Paper Poster • CM School Supply $4.25 1 $4.25

Midnight Meadow You Make The World Poster • CM School Supply $4.25 1 $4.25

Midnight Meadow Birthday Chart Poster • CM School Supply $4.25 1 $4.25

Midnight Meadow Enjoy The Journey Poster • CM School Supply $4.25 1 $4.25

Materials cost			$120.92
Vendor shipping charges			$16.99
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.81
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$169.72
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$29.95
Total project goal			$199.67
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$199.67
1 Donor			-$99.83
Donations toward project cost			-$84.86
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$14.97
match offer			-$99.84
Match offer toward project cost			-$84.86
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$14.98
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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