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Tigers Love Literacy

Help me give my students composition tablets, pens, and books to help improve their literacy skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lewis's classroom raised $973

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our district provides free lunch for all students. My students come from challenging environments where aggression is often the answer to many problems. A lot of our students have issues related to anger and disrespect. Some of them have trouble interacting appropriately with one another, teachers, and administrators. These students have sometimes gone through some type of trauma, a divorce, or been the victims of abuse or neglect.

We build our classroom to be our community where we are able to talk about issues that occur outside the school.

I want them to feel as though school and my classroom are a safe haven. Basic necessities are not often a given. This includes hygiene products. My students with special needs often feel as if no one notices them or acknowledges their positive behavior. My students need multiple opportunities to learn in many different ways.

My Project

My classroom library is a place that my students really love and can enjoy a variety of books. Every student book that is placed in my library is treated with love and care, and they are thankful for the opportunities to read. All of these books have been chosen with my students in mind and that will address some of the political issues that are at the forefront now and I have also asked them what type of books they would enjoy reading. Students will be able to choose books, which will help them continue to enjoy independent reading time. My students are also required to complete journal writing once a week and with the composition tablets and pens this will be a helpful tool for them. The headphones will be utilized while students are completing their online textbook assignments.

With these new books, my students will be able to choose from a variety of books that will allow them to read independently at their own grade level.

They will also be able to choose books that interest them. The best way to increase reading ability and writing skills is to read and write more, and these books will continue to help my students grow stronger in reading and address political issues that they can write about.

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Jackson, MS
Grades 9-12
College & Career Prep
History & Geography
Books
Distance Learning
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Lewis Jim Hill High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

HBCU Alum 150 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Mid-Back Mesh Drafting Chair - Tall Office Chair with Armrest Standing Desk Chair Counter Height with Adjustable Foot Ring (Black) • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99

Techni Mobili Sit-to-Stand Mobile Medical Laptop Computer Cart, Black • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98

Oxford Composition Notebook 6 Pack, College Ruled Paper, 9-3/4 x 7-1/2 Inches, 100 Sheets, Assorted Marble Covers. 2 Each: Blue, Green, Red (63763) • Amazon Business $10.99 6 $65.94

A Promised Land • Amazon Business $21.97 2 $43.94

Bounty Quick-Size Paper Towels, 16 Family Rolls = 40 Regular Rolls • Amazon Business $40.78 1 $40.78

Righteous Troublemakers: Untold Stories of the Social Justice Movement in America • Amazon Business $19.59 2 $39.18

Gorilla Tough & Clear Double Sided XL Mounting Tape, 1" x 150", Clear, (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $38.60 1 $38.60

Marbrasse Rose Gold Desk Organizer | Set of 2 Desktop Organizer, Rose Gold Desk Accessories for Women, Large Capacity Metal Supplies Organizer with Pencil Holder for Home & Office Desktop Organization & Decor • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99

Kleenex Expressions Soothing Lotion Facial Tissues with Coconut Oil, Aloe & Vitamin E, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues Per Box (960 Total Tissues) • Amazon Business $14.49 2 $28.98

6S Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Hi-Fi Stereo Foldable Wireless Stereo Headsets Earbuds with Built-in Mic, Volume Control, FM for iPhone/Samsung/iPad/PC (Black & Red) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

BRNEWO Bluetooth Headphones Hi-Fi Stereo Wireless Headphones Foldable Wired/Wireless/TF Subwoofer.Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear,25Hours Playtime for Travel/Work (Red) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

BIC Round Stic Grip Xtra Comfort Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.2mm), Black & Blue, Soft Grip For Added Comfort And Control, 36-Count • Amazon Business $7.31 3 $21.93

Koss KPH7 Lightweight Portable Headphone, Black • Amazon Business $5.39 4 $21.56

My Own Words • Amazon Business $10.56 2 $21.12

Becoming • Amazon Business $10.48 2 $20.96

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream • Amazon Business $8.55 2 $17.10

Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America • Amazon Business $8.31 2 $16.62

Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance • Amazon Business $8.20 2 $16.40

XDX Disposable Face Masks Individually Wrapped, 50PCS Face Mask for Women Men 3-Ply Protective Breathable Multicolored Design for Adults (50PCS, 5 Colours) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98

Pen Pencil Holder with Phone Stand, Coolbros Resin elephant Shaped Pen Container Cell Phone Stand Carving Brush Scissor Holder Desk Organizer Decoration for Office Desk Home Decorative (Retro Brown) • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88

Cloth Face Masks, Reusable Washable Adjustable Breathable Face Mask with Nose Wire for Women Men 6 Pack • Amazon Business $14.44 1 $14.44

Swingline Stapler, 747 Iconic Desktop Stapler, 25 Sheet Capacity, Rio Red (74736) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Backerysupply Interlocking Desk Drawer Organizer Separators for Office,Bathroom, Kitchen, Makeup (Set of 10) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost			$725.32
Vendor shipping charges			$9.99
Sales tax			$50.77
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.88
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$826.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$145.93
Total project goal			$972.89
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$972.89
1 Donor			-$413.48
Donations toward project cost			-$413.48
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.00
match offer			-$486.45
Match offer toward project cost			-$413.48
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$72.97
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$72.97
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Tigers Love Literacy

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