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Ms. Thomas from Columbus, OH is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Thomas's classroom raised $578

High Noon Tea: Manners and Muffins

My students need a gift book (30 copies of "Chicken Soup For Little Souls"), stickers, markers, and journaling supplies for a project that teaches character education.

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Ms. Thomas Linden STEM Academy
Columbus, OH Grades 3-5

My Students

Manners have almost become a thing of the past with many of our young people. Our girls who have struggled to be on their best behavior look forward to a "tea party" at the end of the school year. We try to give a new book, have the girls dress up, and give them the opportunity to be "fussed over".

The girls attending the Tea Party are third graders.

Sadly many of them do not even own a dress for dressing up. Thankfully we have ten dresses they may borrow so not to feel left out. We are a uniform wearing school and many of the children also get their uniforms from charitable organizations. Our school has Pre-K to 6th grade, and this makes the tea party very special. The girls look forward to third grade and having a special event helps them with their character education. We believe in the success of every child no matter what their economic condition is. Our school is in a urban area and is also a community school.

My Project

Giving the girls a wrapped new book is a joy all by itself. There are many of the girls who do not have books at home. This year we would like for the girls to make journals and begin writing about their goals, hopes and dreams. Creating with them their own personal keepsakes goes along with making them feel special. Journaling has become its own self-help therapy as long as you have the materials. We plan to give each girls their own supplies so that they may continue to express themselves. Many of these girls have little "personal belongings" and anything we can give them enhances how they feel about themselves. As we begin the journaling process our goals are to highlight good citizenship, thought-provoking writing, and creativity. Believing in themselves and feeling their worth in their family and community is what we are hoping this activity will do for the students.

Being thankful is one of the most important character traits we teach our children.

You are owed nothing in this world and anything given to you is a blessing. Yes, many of our children have had to rely on donations in the past. It is their reaction that helps me to seek out partners to help. Gratitude and knowing that someday they will be able to give to someone else.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

30 students impacted 14 donors
Ms. Thomas Linden STEM Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Columbus, OH 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

30 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Chicken Soup For Little Souls Reader • AKJ Books $2.92 30 $87.60
PAPER MEMO NOTEBOOK 3'' X 5'' SIDE-OPEN 100-SHT - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty Inc. $1.23 30 $36.90
PEN,CLICK CORRECT,WE • School Specialty Inc. $4.08 2 $8.16
CORRECTION FLUID PEN LIQUID PAPER • School Specialty Inc. $2.65 2 $5.30
BAG FLAT BOTTOM ASSORTED 6X11 PACK OF 28 - SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty Inc. $6.64 2 $13.28
PENS ASSORTED SARASA GEL RETRACTABLE 0.7MM PACK OF 10 • School Specialty Inc. $11.39 3 $34.17
MARKERS PERMAPAQUE METALLIC SET OF 10 • School Specialty Inc. $18.04 1 $18.04
MARKER CRAYOLA CONICAL WASHABLE ASST SET OF 12 • School Specialty Inc. $5.60 24 $134.40
MARKER SHARPIE FLIP CHART ASST 8-COLOR SET OF 8 • School Specialty Inc. $7.50 1 $7.50
CRAYONS WATERCOLOR SARGENT SET OF 12 • School Specialty Inc. $5.50 6 $33.00
GLUE DOTS POSTER SHEETS PACK OF 60 • School Specialty Inc. $2.27 6 $13.62
PAW MINI COLORFUL PAW PRINTS VALU-PAK STICKERS • School Specialty Inc. $3.78 3 $11.34
GIRLS PRIZE PACK STICKER SET • School Specialty Inc. $6.83 2 $13.66

Materials cost

$416.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.94

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$491.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.68

Total project goal

$577.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $577.84

11 Donors

-$482.84

Donations toward project cost

-$410.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.43

match offer

-$95.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$80.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

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 $0.00

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