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Mrs. Shaw from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Virtual Instruction Accessible Part III

Help me give my students stamps and envelopes so they can receive work mailed directly to their homes.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Shaw's classroom raised $163

This project is fully funded

My Students

The students at my school are an energetic and hardworking group of children. They enjoy coming to school, but school funding cuts over the years have impacted what schools can provide to individual classrooms.

I teach students with special needs in an urban neighborhood where all the students at school are eligible for free breakfast and free lunch.

Our school has hard working students, as well as teachers and staff, who strive to make our school a welcoming and inviting place. In addition, our school is one of the top performing schools in the city.

My Project

My school district initially planned on a hybrid model when the school year began in September 2020. However, the COVID19 pandemic rates in our country forced our district to implement a virtual model and we continue to remain in a virtual setting.

For some students and families, online instruction can be difficult and cumbersome.

Some parents are essential workers so children are with other family members during school hours. Other children I work with are very young and need constant adult supervision to log on to the software platforms that are being used. Other students are at education centers while their parents are at work. Virtual instruction has been challenging for all families, especially now that we are still fully online.

Stamps are being requested so that students can receive assignments through the mail.

I was fortunate to have previous projects for stamps funded and been sending work home to many students, particularly younger students. They need a break from screen time as well as activities that use fine motor skills (holding a crayon, using scissors, etc.) that can't be done online. I now need more stamps to continue sending work home. The students that currently receive packages love getting mail addressed to them, even if it is school work.

I am also requesting envelopes and colorful markers to decorate the envelopes. I work with students who have special needs and instruction (whether it's face to face or online) needs to be engaging. Having work sent directly to students' homes is helping my younger learners and their families. I can give developmentally appropriate assignments. I also want to be mindful of screen time guidelines, but still keep my students participating in educational activities. This project will also assist families and caretakers who need more hands-on experiences.

Mrs. Shaw Samuel Powel Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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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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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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
United States Postal Service First-Class Forever Postage Stamps, 5 Packs of 20 Stamps • Staples $56.50 1 $56.50
Amazon Basics Catalog Mailing Envelopes, Peel & Seal, 9x12 Inch, White, 250-Pack - AMZA33 • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Crayola Colored Gel Pens for Kids and Adult Coloring, Washable Pens Medium Point, 14 Count • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
BIC Intensity Metallic Permanent Marker, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 8-Count • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29

Materials cost

$106.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$138.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.42

Total project goal

$162.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $162.79

4 Donors

-$81.40

Donations toward project cost

-$69.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.21

match offer

-$81.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$69.18

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.21

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 $0.00

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