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Mr. Ayo from Roxbury, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keeping Up the Momentum

Help me give my students all the tools (and snacks) they need to finish off the year strong!

$862 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students have been making a ton of progress this year. As we have been exploring proportional relationships and the coordinate plane as part of the middle school math curriculum, we have also been taking out time to build up basic skills--improving fluency with multiplication and division facts, identifying equivalent fractions, and finding common factors. But as we have been working, students have been using up supplies, eating all the snacks, and finishing the books (especially Dogman). To make it through the rest of the year, I'm hoping to restock on essentials so that my students can continue to strive.

Project tagged as

Roxbury, MA
Grades 6-8
Literacy
Mathematics
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mr. Ayo Higginson - Lewis School Grades 6-8

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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Roxbury, MA 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

50 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Norwood Commercial Furniture - NOR-1101AC-SO - Assorted Color Stacking Stools - Stackable Stools for Kids and Adults - Flexible Seating for Home, Office, Classrooms - Plastic/Metal 17.75" (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $86.63 1 $86.63

Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened No 2 Pencils with Eraser, Pack of 72 - Wood • School Specialty $17.99 3 $53.97

Paper Girls: The Complete Story • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99

EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Intense Colors, Set of 12, Brown - Durable • School Specialty $20.02 2 $40.04

Heartstopper Series Volume 1-4 Books Set By Alice Oseman • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00

Westcott See-Through Acrylic Ruler, 6 Inches, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $18.44 2 $36.88

Lakeshore Write & Wipe Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99

I Am Alfonso Jones • Amazon Business $16.74 2 $33.48

Peaceful Squirrel Variety, Kodiak Cakes Chewy Granola Bars, 16 Pack, Variety of 4 Flavors, Whole Grain, High Protein, Non-GMO, 16 Bars, 1.23 Ounce • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99

IRIS USA 6 Quart Large Clip Box, 4 Pack, Clear Plastic Storage Container Bins with Latching Lids, Organizing Container for Home, Office and School Supplies, Stackable, Seafoam Blue Buckles • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49

50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Kids Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids, Party Favors Autism Autistic Children - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95

Arrow Oasis Drink Dispenser for Fridge, 2.5 Gallon - Plastic Beverage Dispenser with Spigot for Easy Dispensing - BPA Free Clear Plastic - Convenient Handle, Easy-Pour Spout • Amazon Business $23.27 1 $23.27

Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Made with Whole Grains, Kids Snacks, Value Pack, Strawberry, (3 Boxes, 48 Bars) • Amazon Business $21.57 1 $21.57

Expo Magnetic Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Assorted 8/Pack (1944748) • Staples $10.77 2 $21.54

Dog Man: The Cat Kid Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #4-6 Box Set) • Amazon Business $20.83 1 $20.83

Coraline: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $10.39 2 $20.78

Hapinest Rotating Art Supplies Organizer Storage Caddy for Kids | Crayon Marker and Pencil Organization for School Desk Teachers Classrooms and Crafts at Home • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98

Vtopmart 25 PCS Clear Plastic Drawer Organizers Set, 4-Size Versatile Bathroom and Vanity Drawer Organizer Trays, Storage Bins for Makeup, Bedroom, Kitchen Gadgets Utensils and Office • Amazon Business $18.45 1 $18.45

Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Made with Whole Grains, Kids Snacks, Value Pack, Apple Cinnamon (3 Boxes, 48 Bars) • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94

CLIF Kid Zbar - Iced Oatmeal Cookie - Soft Baked Whole Grain Snack Bars - USDA Organic - Non-GMO - Plant-Based - 1.27 oz. (18 Pack) • Amazon Business $15.16 1 $15.16

Paper Mate Flair Felt Pen, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, Dozen (74423) • Quill.com $14.99 1 $14.99

Creatopia: A Coloring Book • Blick Art Materials $9.95 1 $9.95

A Million Creatures Coloring Books Series - Dogs • Blick Art Materials $9.95 1 $9.95

Scotch Double Sided Tape, Permanent, 1/2 in x 250 in, 3 Dispensers/Pack (3136) • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost			$669.51
Vendor shipping charges			$23.04
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.04
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$732.59
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$129.28
Total project goal			$861.87
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$861.87
8 Donors			-$422.11
Donations toward project cost			-$373.79
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$48.32
match offer			-$422.12
Match offer toward project cost			-$358.80
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$63.32
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$17.64
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Keeping Up the Momentum

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Give this project a boost!

My Project

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

Equity Focus

More about Mr. Ayo

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Give the most requested basic supplies

Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.