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Mrs. Wright from Waynesboro, VA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Digging for Change!

My students need materials to complete their Earth's Resources unit and create a community garden, including Fire tablets, binders, and gardening tools!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Wright's classroom raised $959

This project is fully funded

My Students

"This is really fun!" I hear coming from the desk of a child who did not want to enter in my class on day one. Our school is located in a high poverty neighborhood. 90 percent of our students receive free/reduced breakfast and lunch. Our students face many challenges. These come from financial hardships, cultural differences, and lack of support at home. The parents unfortunately do not always make school a priority for their children. This lack of support carries into the classroom setting.

I believe that every student deserves the best, no matter where they come from or what support they have, it is my job to provide them with an education that will help them become one of tomorrow's leaders.

The halls at my school are filled with love, laughter, and most importantly the desire to learn. My students thrive when they are actively engaged and take part in their learning environment. They enjoy having the ability to be creative, get their hands dirty, and feel important to their community.

My Project

With the tablets my students will have the ability to conduct research on earth's resources, different types of plants, plant resources, geographical areas, and erosion. They will also be able to listen to books about science being read to them along with watching videos to help visualize difficult concepts. At the end of the garden project students will utilize the tablets to make public service announcements/commercials about why people should come to the community garden and what they will find when they get there. The binders and dividers will allow students to stay organized with their observations and research for the project. The garden tools and materials will allow students to get their hands dirty and take their learning to a new level as they learn about the plant life cycles. The bird feeder will be an extra special feature they will have to donate to the school garden area; as well as learn about the animals that benefit from provided resources.

Being a part of something that is going to benefit your entire school can be very special.

Our current outdoor garden space is not inviting. I want my students to bring their learning to life by using what they learn to make this space welcoming to all. My students need to feel like they have a purpose for coming to school. My hope is each child will be a part of a project that challenges them to always give freely to others and "dig" deep to create change!

Mrs. Wright Wenonah Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Waynesboro, VA 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

23 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
All-New Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa, 7" Display, 8 GB, Black - with Special Offers • Amazon Business $49.99 3 $149.97
All-New Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa, 7" Display, 8 GB, Canary Yellow - with Special Offers • Amazon Business $49.99 3 $149.97
All-New Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa, 7" Display, 8 GB, Punch Red - with Special Offers • Amazon Business $49.99 3 $149.97
All-New Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa, 7" Display, 8 GB, Marine Blue - with Special Offers • Amazon Business $49.99 3 $149.97
Wilson Jones 3 Ring Binder 1 Inch, Round Ring View Binder, Basic, 362 Series, Customizable, White, 12 Pack (W362-14WPK) • Amazon Business $32.49 2 $64.98
Zicome 6 pcs Colorful Round Plastic Pots and Saucers for Plants, 4 inch • Amazon Business $10.45 4 $41.80
Gardirect Wild Bird Feeding Station Kit, 74-1/2-Inch in Height • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Avery Big Tab Insertable Dividers, 5 Multicolor Tabs, 1 Set (11121) • Amazon Business $0.98 22 $21.56
Kids Hand Tools - Set of 3 • Nasco $5.06 4 $20.24

Materials cost

$771.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.02

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$815.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.82

Total project goal

$958.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $958.82

12 Donors

-$477.20

Donations toward project cost

-$409.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.83

match offer

-$477.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$405.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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