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Mrs. Cosans from Richmond, VA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Refreshments for Focus! Pt. 2

Help me give my students snacks and drinks to stay focused in the new year, and their own pair of headphones for academic technology programs!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cosans's classroom raised $409

This project is fully funded

My Students

Within my school, almost 90% of students live in poverty. While the school has initiatives that provide students with free breakfast, lunch, snacks, and weekend food bags, many students are unable to come to school with supplies and spend time in classrooms that are not fully equipped with necessary materials.

My fourth graders are resilient individuals who face many challenges when they leave school; although there are a variety of trials in the world, our classroom is a place of solace and success.

Fourth grade is a time where students have deep, clear feelings about school and the world around them - and they let those feelings be known! They are learners who dive into rigorous academic content and require a comfortable, predictable learning environment.

Every student deserves a quality education, and my fourth graders are no exception. They are kind, capable learners who amaze me by what they accomplish daily and throughout the school year.

My students deserve a classroom environment equipped with adequate materials that help them receive a quality education.

My Project

Not all of my students will come back from winter break with full bellies and hearts; some will come back to school being hungry and needing attention to basics. Although my school provides free breakfast and lunch to students, we don't get snacks on a daily basis. My students have a full day of learning, and sometimes hunger is a huge barrier for their attention.

Snacks, water bottles, a storage container to keep our snacks organized away from pests, and individual headphones will help my students be successful.

These materials will help my students be successful in the new year and take away hunger pains! With this project funded, every student in my class will have their own pair of durable headphones to use during stations while working on academic technology programs. We thank you in advance for your support with this project!

Mrs. Cosans Swansboro 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.

Richmond, VA 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

17 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hamilton Buhl (LCP-12FVBL) Lab Pack 12 Blue Favoritz Headsets with In-Line Microphone and TRRS Plug in a Small Carry Case • Quill.com $148.99 1 $148.99
Miss Vickie's Chips, Variety, 1.37 Oz., 60/Carton (16866) • Quill.com $33.29 1 $33.29
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers, Cheddar, 1.5 Oz., 72/Carton (13539) • Quill.com $31.49 1 $31.49
Nabisco Cookies, Variety, 1 Oz., 40/Pack (220-00086) • Quill.com $22.49 1 $22.49
Nabisco Cookie Variety Pack, 60 Count (04615) • Quill.com $20.69 1 $20.69
Nabisco Ritz Bits Cheese Cracker Sandwiches, 1 oz, 12/Pack (GEN00091) • Quill.com $7.10 2 $14.20
Black Forest Fruit Medleys Mixed Pouch, Pack of 40 (FER47149) • Quill.com $13.49 1 $13.49
Bella Storage Solutions 71 Qt. Latch Lid Storage Tote, Clear (601336) • Quill.com $13.49 1 $13.49
True Clear Purified Bottled Water, 16.9 fl. oz. Bottles, 24/Carton (TC54594) • Quill.com $8.09 1 $8.09
True Clear Purified Bottled Water, 8 fl oz. Bottles, 24/Carton (TC54595) • Quill.com $6.74 1 $6.74

Materials cost

$312.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$347.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.35

Total project goal

$409.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$409.00

8 Donors

-$203.62

Donations toward project cost

-$174.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.04

match offer

-$203.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$173.07

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.54

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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$0.00

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