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Mrs. Doran from Chesapeake, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let There Be Light, Literally!

Help me give my students warm and inviting lighting.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Doran's classroom raised $261

This project is fully funded

My Project

Middle school is tough and florescent lights are such a bore!

Help me make my classroom warm and inviting with trendy light options!

My students hate when the bright florescent lights are on. We actually call them the "ugly lights." Funding this project would help us avoid those "ugly lights" that are known to cause headaches and can't be dimmed.

Good lighting will certainly change the mood. These light options will help students feel at home while they are learning!

We appreciate your support and contribution to our learning environment.

Mrs. Doran Deep Creek Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

Chesapeake, VA 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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BAILONGJU Globe String Lights Plug in 115Feet 200 led 8 Modes, Outdoor Fairy Lights with Remote, Hanging Lights for Classroom Wedding Bedroom Outside Party Lights, Warm White • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
THECHAM 2 Pack 60W LED Black Lights Bar con Remote, Black Light for Glow Party with Timer & 3 Light Mode, Light Up 32x32ft for Halloween Party Bedroom Posters Body Paint • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
JURONGYILU You Are Amazing Neon Sign Pink Usb Word Neon Lights for Wall Decor Led Letter Light Up Sign for Bedroom Classroom Home Bar Man Cave Party Birthay Wedding Gifts • Amazon Business $28.85 1 $28.85
Haobos Indoor Relaxation Tabletop Fountain with Reflective Lighting and River Rocks Meditiation Ladder Water Foundtain Home/Office Décor • Amazon Business $19.51 1 $19.51
Dremisland Double Circle White Feather Dream Catcher with Mobile LED Fairy Lights Wall Hanging Ornaments Ceiling Decor for Bedroom Decor Wedding Decorations Boho Chic Party Nursery Decor (Black) • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Command Ceiling Hooks, Total 12 Hooks with 16 Command Strips, 4 Pack of 3 Hooks, Decorate Damage-Free • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$188.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$221.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.13

Total project goal

$260.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $260.87

1 Donor

-$115.00

Donations toward project cost

-$115.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$125.58

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.84

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.29

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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