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Mrs. S. Howard from Sumter, SC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mathematicians at Work!

Help me give my students learning charts, pencils, pens, spiral notebooks and notepads that will be used to take notes and complete class assignments.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. S. Howard's classroom raised $168

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are curious, enthusiastic, funny, unique, and creative thinkers. They come to school every day excited to learn. They absolutely love hands-on, active, engaging projects and challenges that allow them to think outside the box to find solutions.

They are inquisitive about the world around them, so I strive to broaden their horizons and challenge their minds.

We actively work on STEAM assignments incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Each child in my classroom absolutely loves learning, although the method and environment in which they learn best vary greatly. We incorporate a variety of learning strategies and group activities.

My Project

As an educator, I fully understand the impact of having the right materials to accompany a lesson. It enhances the lesson. My students learn so much more when they are allowed to be creative. I have seen the very successful results. The students are fully engaged and participation is wonderful.

I have seen student skills advance significantly when they are allowed to design, discuss, and communicate with each other.

The pens, paper, notebooks and notepads will be used to take notes and complete individual and group math assignments, while the learning charts will be used to display strategies, vocabulary, and other standards that are learned throughout the year.

Therefore I am asking for your support by helping me to provide the best learning experience for the students in my class. With the acquisition of these supplies, my students will have the tools they need to be successful learners.

Mrs. S. Howard Bates Middle 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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Sumter, SC 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

HBCU Alum 120 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mead Spiral Notebook 8x10-1/2", Wide Ruling, White, 70 Sheets, Punched • Staples Advantage $0.94 50 $47.00
Stanley Bostitch Heavy-Duty Staples, 3/8" (SB35381M) • Staples Advantage $7.29 2 $14.58
Teacher Created Resources Polka Dots Learning Charts, 22" x 17" (T-38984) • Staples Advantage $13.99 1 $13.99
Dixon 3 1/2" Pre-sharpened Golf Pencils, #2 Soft, 144/Box • Staples Advantage $6.34 2 $12.68
Staples Notepads, 5" x 8", Narrow, White, 50 Sheets/Pad, 12 Pads/Pack (51296/23642) • Staples Advantage $4.51 2 $9.02
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Black Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples Advantage $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$103.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$7.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.17

Total project goal

$167.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$167.81

2 Donors

-$83.89

Donations toward project cost

-$71.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.58

match offer

-$83.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$71.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.59

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$0.00

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