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Mrs. Dortch-Tompkins from Bessemer, AL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Dortch-Tompkins' New Classroom Project

Help me give my students a SuperHero blast off from feeling welcome into their classroom. Giving them motivation and eager to have a great school year.

  • $1,048 goal

This project expired on November 1, 2025.

This project expired on November 1, 2025.

My Project

For this school year, 2025-2026, I will be teaching 3rd Graders. Right now, when my scholars walk into the classroom in the morning, they're greeted by uniform rows of desks and chairs. There's no variety! No excitement! What we need is a change! I'm looking for the "Super Heroes" option, which means I'd like to provide the scholars with super motivation to learn and to kick the ACAP test, and to engage them while they're learning super smart ways. Giving my scholars the actions to help them stay focused and bright in class and feel welcome. I chose the Super Hero theme cause most children are into Marvel and DC. Using this theme would make them too eager to power up for learning. Also, using the Apple iPad and Apple pencil would help me stay engaged with my scholars as we work in whole groups. Instead of walking around with my teacher's edition, it would be easier to use the iPad and pencil while I'm engaged and teaching my scholars.

"But even then, our classroom still feels like it's stuck in the past because the scholars don't feel welcome and eager to learn."

I want my scholars to be open-minded and feel excited to be at school and walk into their classroom, and get super learning powers. I want to make a difference for my scholars to feel passionate and belong in Mrs. Dortch-Tompkins' SuperHero Class. We're living in the 21st century, where you've gotta be tech and motivated by the time you're five, or you're handed a caveperson and shunned.

Your donations will blast my scholars into the modern-day, SuperHero Powers the whole way!

Mrs. Dortch-Tompkins Westhills Elementary School 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.

Bessemer, AL 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

Never Before Funded 24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Blue • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Apple Pencil - stylus for tablet - USB-C • Best Buy Education $79.00 1 $79.00
Teacher Created Resources TCR9666 Superhero Classroom Set (Pack of 9) • Amazon Business $46.59 1 $46.59
North Star Teacher Resource NST3092 Fill Me In: Student Superhero! Activity Posters, Pack of 32, 17 x 22 Inch • Amazon Business $19.49 2 $38.98
Superhero Party Bags Favors, Superhero Party Gift Goody Bags Drawstring Bags For Superhero Theme Kids Birthday Party Supplies Decorations Set of 24(4 Colors)… • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Teacher Created Resources Superhero Funtastic 4" Letters Combo Pack (TCR5845) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Teacher Created Resources Superhero Computer Paper (5629) 8.5 inches X 11 inches • Amazon Business $8.19 3 $24.57
Carson Dellosa Education We Belong Undated Lesson Planner, 8" x 11", 128 Pages (CD-105047) • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59
Teacher Created Resources Superhero Bulletin Board (TCR5568) • Amazon Business $20.19 1 $20.19
Ashley Productions The Original Fun Mat, Welcome Mat, 15.5" x 23.5", Superhero Welcome Mat (ASH91581) • Quill.com $19.79 1 $19.79
Teacher Created Resources Superhero Incentive Charts Pack (TCR5646) • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
24 Pcs I Need Help Mini Flip Chart Classroom Management Tools Self Assessment Cards Classroom Students Behavior School Educational and Learning Activities Supplies for Kids Teachers • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Teacher Created Resources Superhero Straight Rolled Border Trim, 50 Feet • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Post-it Flags, .94" Wide, Assorted Colors, 160 Flags/Pack (680-PGOP2) • Quill.com $11.03 1 $11.03
Post-it Flags Value Pack, .47" Wide, Assorted Colors, 328 Flags/Pack (683-VAD1) • Quill.com $10.39 1 $10.39
67ft Super Theme Hero Bulletin Board Borders Stickers Super Theme Hero Bulletin Board Decorations Hero Themed Border Stickers Holiday Borders for School Classroom Office Party Wall Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Zonon Class Jobs Bulletin Board Colorful Class Jobs Pocket Chart Set Teacher's Helper Chalkboard Decor Classroom Bulletin Board Decoration for Back to School (Hero Style) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Superhero Hanging Swirls 30 Pack Hero Action Sign Foil Ceiling Hanging Swirls Streams Banner Decor Garland for Kids Superhero Baby Shower Celebrating Events Birthday Party Supplies Room Wall Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Superhero Name Tags Labels Stickers 216 Counts Colorful Large Nametags Name Badge Labels Sticker for Themed Party Family Home School Office 3.25x2.16 inches • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Recognition Mini Reward Buttons Bulk Kids Incentives Motivational Encouragement Pins 48 Awesome Kids Award Pin Badges Classroom Prize Box Student Superpower Superhero Mini Buttons • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
600 PCS Hero Themed Stickers Roll for Party Decorations, Creative Scrapbooks, Favors and Children's Rewards - 12 Designs • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Record Notebook for Teachers: Attendance Tracking Chart for Teachers, Register and Mark Book to Track Students in Classroom, 8.5''x11'', 120 Pages. • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Record Book • School Specialty $1.99 1 $1.99

Materials cost

$784.76

Vendor shipping charges

$0.20

Sales tax

$63.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$890.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$157.18

Total project goal

$1,047.87

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