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Mr. Akridge from Memphis TN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science Begins With Exploration and Supplies

Help me give my students the tools that they will need to begin the 2024-2025 school year.

  • 2 donors
  • $594 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

My students come from an amazing mixture of cultures and backgrounds. The vast majority of my students come from low income homes and are on free or reduced lunch programs. I teach 3rd grade students that are quickly growing and developing personalities. They are full of curiosity and excitement about learning.

"I am an important person in this world, today is the most important day in my life, my mistakes are my best teachers, so I will be fearless." In my class, I try to create a welcoming and loving environment that empowers my students to explore science.

One of the first things that we study in third grade is the water cycle and climate. Terrariums are a great way of demonstrating how the water cycle works. I am requesting items such as pencils, folders with pockets, kleenex, crayons, and other necessary supplies. I have also requested two 18 port surge protectors. My students have 1:1 devices in the classroom, but we struggle to have enough power outlets to charge the devices. I have also requested a batch of stylus that students will be able to use on their tablets as it becomes hard for students to write legibly on screen. Privacy screens for desks give students and teachers assurance that their test answers stays their secure.

A part of empowering students is to ensure that they have the tools necessary to succeed in the classroom. The families of my students often struggle to provide the basic supplies needed, especially when there are multiple children in the household.

With your help, my students will start the year ready for success.

Gratefully,

Mr. Akridge

Mr. Akridge
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Maitys 150 Pcs 2 Pocket Plastic Folders Bulk 5 Colors 2 Pocket Folders Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with Pockets and Card Holder Multicolor Letter Size Pocket File Folder for School Office Home • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Kleenex® Professional Facial Tissues, Bulk (21400), 2-Ply, White, Flat Facial Tissue Boxes for Business (100 Tissues/Box, 36 Boxes/Case, 3,600 Tissues/Case) • Amazon Business $54.15 1 $54.15
Light-Up Terrarium Kit for Kids - STEM Science Kits - Gifts for Kids - Educational DIY Kids Toys for Boys & Girls - Crafts Projects Ideas for Ages 6 7 8-12 Year Old Age • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $15.63 3 $46.89
Avery 8160 Inkjet Address Labels - 1 x 2-5/8" - White - 750 ct. pack of 4 • Amazon Business $46.70 1 $46.70
Privacy Boards for Student Desks Bright Colored Classroom Desk Divider Trifold Table Desk Privacy Panel Privacy Folders Screen Partition for School Teacher Student Study Test Home (36 Pcs) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
18 Outlets Surge Protector Power Strip - 8 Feet Flat Plug Heavy Duty Extension Cord with 18 Widely Outlets and 4 USB Ports, 2100 Joules, Black, ETL Listed • Amazon Business $19.97 2 $39.94
BIC Mechanical Pencils Xtra Comfort - With Erasers Fine Point 0.5mm -144 Count Pack Assorted Colors Bulk for School or Office Supplies (AST-2) • Amazon Business $36.51 1 $36.51
Briout Stylus Pens for Touch Screens, 36 Pack Capacitive Touch Screen Stylus, High Precision Stylus Compatible with All Universal Touch Screen Devices (12 Multicolor) • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
4M Clean Water Science - Climate Change, Global Warming, Lab - STEM Toys Educational Gift for Kids & Teens, Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $16.77 1 $16.77
First Aid Only G122 Fabric Bandage, 100 Count, 1 X 3 Inch • Amazon Business $3.35 5 $16.75
PRALB 400PCS Chisel Shape Pencil Eraser Caps Pencil Erasers Assorted Colors for Party Favors Games Prizes Pencil Top Erasers Home School Office, Color 2 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$467.63

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$504.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.05

Total project goal

$593.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$593.69

1 Donor

-$296.83

Donations toward project cost

-$252.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.52

match offer

-$296.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$252.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.53

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$0.00

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