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Mrs. Jost from Saint Louis, MO is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Be the Change

Help me give my students a refrigerator, digital resources and a classroom library they can be proud of that includes a variety of multicultural books that meet their interests.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Jost's classroom raised $848

This project is fully funded

My Students

This year our fourth grade class is a beautiful mix of our previous 3rd grade class, and new scholars from the community to our school. After a whirlwind of a year, our students have shown us their true passion for learning through perseverance and community strength.

My Project

My students will be the first fourth grade class at my school. As an ELA and Social Studies teacher I think it is imperative that I have books that represent their interests and ones that they can relate to. This is my first year of having my own classroom along with it being the first year for fourth grade at our school. Building a strong classroom library as well as having supplies to help me meet my students needs is essential for a strong entrance into the new year. Having a fridge will help me keep my students lunches fresh and having water on hand to avoid students needing to leave the classroom often. I want my students to feel bright and positive energy in my classroom, having colored paper will be used in a multitude of ways. Please help me build a exciting classroom environment for my students.

Mrs. Jost Lift for Life 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.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Louis, MO 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avanti 3.3 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator, Black (RM3316B) • Staples $224.99 1 $224.99
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
Oster Compact 0.9-Cu.Ft. 900W Countertop Microwave Oven, White (OGCMT309WE-09) • Staples $79.99 1 $79.99
Classroom Library Must-Haves: Grades 4-6 (DonorsChoose.org Exclusive) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $75.00 1 $75.00
Newbery Classroom Library Builder: Grades 3+ (DonorsChoose Exclusive) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $70.00 1 $70.00
Staples One-Touch Adjustable Punch, 45 Sheet Capacity, Gray/Blue (20268/14824) • Staples $49.99 1 $49.99
Astrobrights Spectrum Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", 65 lbs, Assorted Colors, 100/Pack (91398) • Staples $12.79 3 $38.37
Coretta Scott King Classroom Library Builder: Grades K-6 (DonorsChoose Exclusive) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $25.00 1 $25.00

Materials cost

$663.34

Vendor shipping charges

$17.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$720.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.11

Total project goal

$847.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$847.40

6 Donors

-$461.20

Donations toward project cost

-$392.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.18

Matching donations from our partners

-$386.20

Match offers toward project cost

-$328.27

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.93

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$0.00

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