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Mrs. Batdorf from Columbus, OH is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Meaningful Mail Matters to Middle Schoolers

Help me give my students cards, stamps, stickers, and candy to mail home so students know that I am thinking about them.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Batdorf's classroom raised $390

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our middle school is located in one of the oldest areas of our city. The west side of Columbus has a rich history that predates Columbus becoming the capital. Many of our students are unaware of the important nature of the history of their community. They have much to be proud of, and yet, our area does not often receive the recognition that it should. I want my students to begin to see the value in their community and recognize their important role in it.

Much like the area, teens and preteens can often be underestimated.

No one should ever underestimate my students. They are powerful. They have a voice. They are the change we need in this world. In addition to performing in our music program, my students are also active in other areas of school and our community. Our group, We Are the Change, works to support our school and community through area cleanups, weekend food distribution, and amplifying student voice.

My Project

Middle school students search for meaning. They want to read books that matter, have discussions that are relevant, listen and create music that influences, and so much more. Perhaps the greatest search for meaning is in relationships. Students want to know that they matter to someone and they want to feel valued and respected.

Relationships are more important than ever.

Online learning has been easier than I expected in some ways, but much more challenging in others. I have found that I can connect with my students, although not as well as in person, but a formative connection nonetheless. One way I have accomplished this is through sending mail to students. I have sent notes and stickers to students and they often tell me how much they appreciate it. The Among Us stickers last week were a huge hit; they were turning on their Zoom cameras to show me their phone cases, notebooks, and other items that were tastefully covered in new stickers. It was encouraging to hear students laugh and to see them smile. My students are experiencing different levels of disruption to their lives. Some students have even experienced the unimaginable. While I know notes and stickers won't fix things for them, a note that says someone cares lets them know that others are thinking about them.

Mrs. Batdorf Hilltonia Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Innovation • United States Post Office $11.00 9 $99.00
Bulk Lollipops - 10lbs of Assorted Flavors of Mixed Fruit Suckers - Bulk Candy, Great for Office, Bank, School, Kids, and Adults Who Want the Finest Swirl Lollipop Candy • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Airheads Bars, Chewy Fruit Taffy Candy, Variety Pack, Back to School for Kids, Non Melting, Party 90 Count (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $9.80 2 $19.60
120 Blank Cards with Colored Envelopes Boxed Set - Bright Pattern Bulk Note Cards Blank Inside, Blank Greeting Cards and Envelopes (Multicolored) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Blulu 100 Pieces Animal Scratch Bookmarks Paper Scratch Rainbow Bookmarks DIY Bookmark Crafts with 100 Pieces Colorful Ropes and 20 Pieces Wood Stylus for DIY Crafts Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
HORIECHALY Scratch and Sniff Stickers, 68 Sheets 17 Different Scents, Best Choice for Kids & Teachers & Parents as Reward Stickers, Gift, Party Favor, Goodie. Awesome Smelly Stickers. • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
200Pcs Mixed Anime Stickers, Waterproof Naruto Stickers My Hero Academia Demon Slayer Dragon Ball Z Stickers Skateboard Laptop Stickers for Teens Luggage Decal • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Fun Dips/48-Bx • Amazon Business $11.66 1 $11.66
100pcs Super Mario Merchandise Stickers, Vinyl Sticker for Laptop Water Bottle Guitar Bike Car Motorcycle Bumper Luggage Skateboard Graffiti, Cute Decals, Best Gift for Kids,Children,Teen • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
150 PCS Animal Crossing Stickers Vinyl Waterproof Game Stickers for Teens Water Bottle Laptop Skateboard • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Laptop Sticker Pack 100 Pcs,Superhero Sticker Unique Cool Stickers Waterbottle Notebook Guitar Skateboard Travel Kid Stickers • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Selinoy Cool Brand Stickers- 50 PCS Vinyl Waterproof Brand Sticker for Laptop Stickers Motorcycle Bicycle Skateboard Luggage Decal Graffiti Patches (50pcs-b) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Nertpow Among Us Stickers Decals 100 Pack Game Theme Stickers • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Funny Dog and Cat Stickers, Pet with Sunglasses Sticker Decal for Laptop, Water Bottles, Cars, Teens, Women, Kids, Girls, 38pcs Vinyl Waterproof Sticker Pack, No Repeat(Dog and Cat Stickers) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
50 Stickers with Theme Cartoon Pokemon for Laptops, Funny Merchandise Laptop Stickers for Laptops, Computers, Hydro Flasks, Skateboard and Travel Case • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79
Cute Waterproof Cat Vinyl Stickers Bomb Laptop Water Bottle Folders (50Pcs/Pack) • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29
50pcs Cartoon Sponge bob Laptop Vinyl Stickers car Sticker for Snowboard Motorcycle Bicycle Phone Computer DIY Keyboard Car Window Bumper Wall Luggage Decal Graffiti Patches (Sponge bob) • Amazon Business $4.62 1 $4.62

Materials cost

$294.73

Vendor shipping charges

$1.80

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$330.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.40

Total project goal

$389.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$389.35

3 Donors

-$184.23

Donations toward project cost

-$165.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

match offer

-$194.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$165.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.45

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$0.00

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