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Ms. Cotton from Jackson, MS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Composition of Elements and Compounds

Help me give my students essential everyday classroom supplies such as Journal notebooks and pencils for taking daily notes.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cotton's classroom raised $838

This project is fully funded

My Project

Having effective students in your classroom makes a difference. So, I took it upon myself to request materials needed to function day to day in class. We start off freshening our classroom with Frebreze plug ins and Lysol spray to have an inviting welcoming fresh scent. Whenever we do projects and need to clean our hands immediately when water isn't around, we use germ-x hand sanitizer.

Chemistry classes, which is the branch of science that deals with the properties, composition, and structure of elements and compounds, how they can change, and the energy that is released or absorbed when they change.

Is a figment of my students, once they have all they need to drive and push forward, they release a burst of positive energy. Which is why supplying them with notebooks, paper, and pencils is important.

Also, having materials printed out in class is helpful and it takes little to no time to do, by having ink in the printers it's easy to continue with the lesson. My goal for this project is to show my students how much they are loved and cared for whether they have what they need or not. What makes my students special is that they are open to receiving and inspired to learn!

Ms. Cotton 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.

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.

Jackson, MS 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

HBCU Alum 160 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yahenda Spiral Notebook Bulk A5 College Ruled Journals Notebooks Lined 8.3 x 5.5 Inch Note Books Composition Writing Thick Paper Notebook for Office Business School Gifts Supplies(Dark Green, 72 Pcs) • Amazon Business $88.99 2 $177.98
Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer, Non-Drying Moisturizing Gel with Vitamin E, Instant and No Rinse Formula, 8 Fl Oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $22.54 4 $90.16
Canon PG-245 / CL-246 Amazon Pack • Amazon Business $45.00 2 $90.00
Koogel Loose Leaf Paper, 500 Sheets College Ruled Lined Colored Filler Paper Refill Pads 3 Holes Punch for A4 Notebook 3-Ring Binders School Office • Amazon Business $18.98 3 $56.94
Colarr 300 Pieces Mechanical Pencils 0.7 mm with Eraser Pastel Art Pencils for Kid School Students Artist Writing Drawing for School Student Writing Drawing Sketching • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, For Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 80 Count (Pack of 4)(Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94
ROARING SPRING Enviroshades Recycled Colored Legal Pads, 3 Pack, 8.5" x 11.75" 40 Perforated Sheets, Orchid (Purple), Blue, Green • Amazon Business $12.89 2 $25.78
Lincia 6 Pads 11" x 9.5" Legal Pads College Ruled Notepad Landscape Pads of Paper Colored Lined Paper Pads 40 Sheets/Pad 80 GSM Assorted Colors Pastel Writing Pads for School Office (Gradient Green) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
WdFour Classroom Door Window Cover,Blackout Shades for Classroom Windows and Doors,Room Darkening Design Blocks Views, Classroom Window Cover Lockdown(8W x 36L, 1 Panel, Dark Gray) • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Lemon Breeze, 19 Fl Oz (Pack of 2), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $13.47 1 $13.47
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing And Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting And Deodorizing, Early Morning Breeze, 19 Fl Oz (Pack Of 2), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $13.47 1 $13.47
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Refill, Downy April Fresh, (3) .87 fl. oz. Oil Refills • Amazon Business $12.94 1 $12.94
Febreze Odor-Fighting Fade Defy PLUG Air Freshener Refill, Gain Original Scent, Oil Refills, Multicolor, 3 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $12.93 1 $12.93
June Gold 440 Pieces, 0.7 mm HB #2 Lead Refills, 110 Pieces Per Dispenser, Medium Thickness, Break Resistant Lead/Graphite (Pack of 4 Dispensers) • Amazon Business $5.84 1 $5.84

Materials cost

$607.02

Vendor shipping charges

$22.86

Sales tax

$42.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$711.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.56

Total project goal

$837.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$837.04

1 Donor

-$374.46

Donations toward project cost

-$355.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.72

match offer

-$418.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$355.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.06

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$0.00

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