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Mrs. Ilona Jones-Saffold from Sallis, MS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tomorrow's Math Experts

Help me give my students number lines, rulers, dry erase boards, and other items to help them be more hands on with math computations.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ilona Jones-Saffold's classroom raised $328

This project is fully funded

My Students

I have 22 students and they are the most wonderful students in the world. They have wonderful personalities and a true love for learning. These students are the strongest group of 3rd graders that I have ever met. They have been through a lot in their lives and in most people's opinion they are forced to grow up a lot sooner then they should. Despite all of the challenges that they face, my students are dedicated to doing the best that they can and make the most of themselves. My students come from a low-income rural school district. We provide free breakfast and lunch every day to make sure our students are fed and have energy throughout the day to help with engagement and building a healthy, safe, and fun community. Despite our schools socioeconomic status, our students DESERVE to learn in the 21st century.

My Project

The kids will use the number lines, rulers, dry erase boards, sticky notes, and paper to work out math problems, apply skills used in word study, or share reactions to stories on the white boards. They can then hold them up so they can see each other's ideas and I can also get a sense of their understanding and engagement. They can use the post-it notes to share models of their problem solving with each other so that they can continue to learn and grow together. Then post-its work will be displayed in the hall for others to see.

Mrs. Ilona Jones-Saffold Long Creek 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.

Sallis, MS 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

22 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Didax-211769 Write-On/Wipe-Off Fraction Number Line Mats,Multi,11.5 x 12 x .38 inches $14.99 3 $44.97
Student Elapsed Time Rulers $14.29 3 $42.87
EAI Education Centimeter Grid Flexible Dry-Erase Boards: 9" x 12" Double-Sided Set of 30 $29.99 1 $29.99
hand2mind 12" Wood School Ruler, Pack of 10 $9.99 3 $29.97
School Smart Ruled Exhibit Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets - 085454 $20.92 1 $20.92
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 4x6 in, 8 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Miami Collection, Neon Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green), Recyclable (660-5SSMIA) $20.16 1 $20.16
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 8x6 in, 4 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Rio de Janeiro Collection, Bright Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green), Recyclable (6845-SSPL) $11.94 1 $11.94
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 4x6 in, 3 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, White with Blue Grid Lines, Recyclable (660-SSGRID) $10.66 1 $10.66
Astrobrights-25910-01 Filler Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inches, 20 lb, Assorted Colors, 100 Sheets $9.28 1 $9.28

Materials cost

$220.76

Vendor shipping charges

$8.99

Sales tax

$15.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$278.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.15

Total project goal

$327.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$327.66

3 Donors

-$162.06

Donations toward project cost

-$140.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.31

match offer

-$162.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$137.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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