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Mrs. Souther from Moravian Fls., NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Souther's classroom raised $739

Essential Support for Exceptional Learners

Help me give my students sensory lights, adaptive learning tools, communication supports, and hands-on materials to help my severe, profound, medically complex students engage, regulate, communicate, and participate in learning experiences that foster independence, comfort, confidence, and growth.

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Mrs. Souther Central Wilkes Middle School
Moravian Fls., NC Grades PreK-2

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# Help Our Most Extraordinary Learners Thrive

Our classroom serves students with severe, profound, and medically complex disabilities.

Every day, we celebrate milestones that many take for granted—a smile in response to a familiar voice, reaching for a favorite object, activating a switch to communicate a choice, or participating in a classroom activity alongside peers. These moments are made possible through specialized, hands-on learning experiences and adaptive materials.

Because each student has unique physical, sensory, communication, and medical needs, traditional classroom supplies are often not enough. Our students benefit from adaptive educational materials, sensory resources, communication supports, fine and gross motor activities, life skills tools, and classroom essentials that promote engagement, independence, and meaningful learning. Along with the educational needs there are a lot of medical needs that requires a very clean environment. With that we have to continually do laundry (Tide Pods) and disinfect (wipes) to ensure that all germs are kept at minimum.

Your generosity will directly impact our students by providing the resources they need to learn, communicate, explore, and grow in a safe, supportive environment. Every item donated helps create opportunities for success, comfort, and joy while giving our students the chance to reach their fullest potential.

Thank you for believing in our students and investing in a classroom where every achievement—big or small—is truly worth celebrating.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

10 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Souther Central Wilkes Middle School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Moravian Fls., NC View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

10 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tide PODS Free & Gentle HE Laundry Detergent Capsules, 83 oz., 112 Capsules/Pack (03229) • Quill.com $33.29 3 $99.87
Lightahead Extra Large 4FT LED Sensory Bubble Fake Fish Tube Aquarium Lamp | Larger & Brighter Than Most with 20 Color Changing Effects, Calming Light for Everyone including Autism, ADHD & Stress Relief • Amazon Business $79.19 1 $79.19
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $31.91 2 $63.82
JoyCat Ice Cream Preschool Learning Activities Counting and Color Sorting Set Stacking Toys for Kids 1-5, Educational Fine Motor Skills Toys, 30PCS Math Manipulatives | Match colors, stack scoops and serve pretend ice cream; included pieces support counting and little-hand play • Amazon Business $23.98 2 $47.96
Puffs Facial Tissues Plus Lotion, 18 Cube Boxes, 56 Facial Tissues per Box, Allergies and Colds (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $23.97 2 $47.94
Hortsun 4 Pack 4 x 2 Feet Fluorescent Light Covers, Magnetic Light Filters for Classroom Ceiling, Decorative Lights Shade for Office Home Hospital(Forest Galaxy) • Amazon Business $19.79 2 $39.58
Amazon Basics 2-Ply Flex-Sheets Paper Towels, 12 Basics Rolls = 40 Regular Rolls, Everyday Value with 150 Sheets per Roll, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $19.42 2 $38.84
Teacher Created Resources White Shiplap Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77498) • Amazon Business $19.04 2 $38.08
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Cleaner, Lemon + Mango + Linen, 80 ct. (4 Pack) | All Purpose Cleaner, Sanitizing, Deodorizing, Apartment Essentials, Back To School Cleaning Supplies, Kitchen & Bathroom Wipe • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Household Cleaning Supplies, Disinfecting Multi-Purpose Room Spray, Antibacterial Sanitizer, Deodorizer, Kills Hantavirus, Crisp Linen, 12.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $8.80 2 $17.60
XXXFLOWER Broom and Dustpan Set with Cleaning Teeth, 54.5" Long Handle Indoor Sweeping Combo for Home Office Kitchen, Bluish Green • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Febreze Air Mist Luxe Air Freshener Spray Ocean Scent 8.1 oz. 3/Pack (5549/38885) • Staples $14.29 1 $14.29
DOMAXCAI 4 Pack Broom Holder Wall Mount, Improved Super Anti-Slip Mop and Broom Holder Wall Mount, Broom Hanger Gripper for Kitchen, Bathroom, Closet, Garden Garage, Black • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
L LIKED 2" x 4" Label Stickers, Printable White 10 per Sheets Total 300 Labels, for Laser/Inkjet Printing - Matte (300 Labels) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$547.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $42.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$627.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.81

Total project goal

$738.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $738.76

2 Donors

-$738.76

Donations toward project cost

-$627.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.81

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