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Mrs. Amsden from Tacoma, WA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Dolphin's Stay in Their POD...

Help me give my students 5 room dividers so our after school programs can have their own areas for after school activities and sports.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Amsden's classroom raised $608

This project is fully funded

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Support Our Dolphins!

We're proud to offer a variety of fun and enriching after-school activities for our Dolphins.

However, we face a challenge: limited space. To help our students stay organized within their groups, or "Pods," we are seeking support to purchase dividers for our Gym and Cafeteria.

These dividers will allow us to maximize the available space, creating multiple activity zones in one area. This way, all our after-school programs can run simultaneously, ensuring that no student is turned away due to space constraints.

By supporting this project, you'll help provide our students with a safe, welcoming place to learn, play, and grow after school. Your contribution will ensure that our Dolphins continue to thrive both academically and socially.

Thank you for helping us make this a reality!

Mrs. Amsden Downing 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.

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More than half 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

150 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MAYOLIAH 6 Panel Folding Privacy Screen 9ft Wide, 6ft Tall Partition Room Divider Portable Office Walls Dividers, Black • Amazon Business $88.19 5 $440.95

Materials cost

$440.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $38.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$516.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.08

Total project goal

$607.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $607.22

10 Donors

-$607.22

Donations toward project cost

-$516.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.08

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