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Mrs. Searcy from New Orleans, LA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stress Relief During Black History Month!

Help me give my students stress relief items, incentive snacks, printing ink for special education documents, supplies and Black History Month Books!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Searcy's classroom raised $652

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach at a school in an urban area, where 97% of the students receive free or reduced-price lunch. Many of them struggle academically and lack the ability to be self-motivated and focus to do their best. I intend on creating avenues to bridge the gap of learning for them in both the inclusion setting and my resource setting.

Many of the students that I service need extra resources, modifications, accommodations, and teacher support to assist in their diverse everyday learning.

They all learn at different rates and have various learning styles. My students suffer from minor to severe disabilities which makes it challenging for them to feel successful in school.

Although my students have daily struggles to learn that are beyond their control, they try their best to make me proud. It is a good feeling to know that they are not only working hard to make their parents proud but also make me proud as their teacher. They are the reason that I work overtime to make sure that I am always prepared with lesson plans tailored to their learning styles.

My Project

Help my students to create individualized projects and assignments to be successful in an alternative school setting. We will utilized the new Essential Oil Diffuser to help create a stress free environment for both students and staff.

Our special education room is a safe space where scholars can come to relieve some stress and receive incentive snacks for a achieving or showing growth towards their IEP goals.

When this project is funded it will give my scholars a new sense of Black History pride. Our ink refill will continue to give our scholars have a place to print their projects to feel successful.

Mrs. Searcy The NET Charter High School - Gentilly Grades 9-12

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.

New Orleans, LA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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 20 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
myCartridge SUPRINT Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP 64 XL 64XL for Envy 7855 7858 7155 5542 6255 Printer Black Color (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $38.39 2 $76.78
Foldable Utility Cart Folding Portable Rolling Crate Handcart Shopping Trolley Wheel Box with Lid Wear-Resistant Noiseless 360°Rotate Wheel for Travel Shopping Moving Storage Office Use (Pink) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Top Essential Oils Set and Essential Oils Blends - Top 12/0.33oz (10ml) Essential Oils and Blends for Diffuser, Humidifier, Massage and Soul - Perfect Starter Kit Gift - Book & Life Recipes • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Becoming • MahoganyBooks $17.09 2 $34.18
ASAKUKI Smart Wi-Fi Essential Oil Diffuser, App Control Compatible with Alexa, 500ml Aromatherapy Humidifier for Relaxing Atmosphere in Bedroom and Babyroom, Better Sleeping&Breathing • Amazon Business $33.98 1 $33.98
Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life---and Can Save Yours • Amazon Business $14.57 2 $29.14
Command Large and Medium Picture Hanging Strips Mega-Pack, 28-Pairs: 12-Medium, 16-Large & Large Picture Hanging Strips, White, Holds up to 16 lbs, 14-Pairs, Easy to Open Packaging • Amazon Business $28.85 1 $28.85
Case-it The Universal 2-inch 3-Ring Zipper Binder - Holds 13 inch Laptop - 400 Page Capacity - [Black] LT-007 • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Case-it 2 Inch Zipper Binder with Laptop Pocket - Includes Removable Sleeve - 400 Page Capacity - [Pink] • Amazon Business $22.69 1 $22.69
Glade PlugIns Refills Air Freshener Starter Kit, Scented and Essential Oils for Home and Bathroom, Clean Linen, 4.02 Fl Oz, 2 Warmers + 6 Refills • Amazon Business $22.38 1 $22.38
Andy Capp's Hot Fries, 3-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $8.04 2 $16.08
ACDelco 48-Count AA Batteries, Maximum Power Super Alkaline Battery, 10-Year Shelf Life, Recloseable Packaging Blue • Amazon Business $14.08 1 $14.08
SKITTLES & STARBURST Candy Full Size Variety Mix 37.05-Ounce 18-Count Box • Amazon Business $14.06 1 $14.06
Avery Clear Tabbed Business Card Organizer Pages for 3 Ring Binder, Pack of 5, Holds 100 Cards Total (76004) • Amazon Business $5.96 2 $11.92
Wireless Bluetooth Mouse for Laptop, Rechargeable Mouse 2.4G USB Optical Wireless Mouse, LED Slim Dual Mode(Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4G) Wireless Mouse for Laptop, PC, Mac OS , Android , Windows(Pink) • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Airheads Candy, Xtremes Belts, Sweet and Sour Candy, Holiday Treat, Rainbow Berry, Non Melting, Bulk Movie Theater and Party, 3oz (Bulk Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $10.20 1 $10.20
Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Krinkle Cut Dill Pickle Kettle Chips, 2 Oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $8.94 1 $8.94

Materials cost

$468.83

Vendor shipping charges

$7.00

Sales tax

$41.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$553.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.74

Total project goal

$651.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$651.62

2 Donors

-$325.81

Donations toward project cost

-$276.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.87

match offer

-$325.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$276.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.87

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$0.00

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