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Mrs. Bates from Sioux Falls, SD is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Bates's classroom raised $399

Welcome to a New Year!

Help me give my students a break from the florescent lights with some new lighting accessories such as light bars and covers! Help me get some snacks to start the year and some desk organization tools!

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Mrs. Bates George McGovern Middle School
Sioux Falls, SD Grades 6-8

My Project

This year I continue teaching in the 8th grade at GMMS! I am asking for some new lighting accessories, snacks, and desk organization items.

This year I am trying to create a room that helps filters the harsh fluorescent lights within my classroom.

This year I am asking for lighting covers as well as some new lights for my classroom. The light covers help filter the fluorescent lights and the lights will allow for us to turn off the other lights for portions of work time within the classroom. We will also be able to use the lights when we study light and sound within the classroom!

I am also asking for some snacks to start off the school year. These snacks will be used the first week of school to help kids get off to a great start and engage them.

Finally, I am asking for floor tape and zip ties to help keep the new tables within my classroom organized and clean through out the school year!

Thank you so much for considering donating to my classroom and supporting the kids within my room!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

125 students impacted 6 donors
Mrs. Bates George McGovern Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Sioux Falls, SD View local requests

More than half 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

125 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Govee Smart LED Light Bars, Work with Alexa and Google Assistant, RGBICWW WiFi TV Backlights with Scene and Music Modes for Gaming, Pictures, PC, Room Decoration • Amazon Business $34.99 3 $104.97
ShadeMAGIC Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom or Office - Light Filter Pack of (4); Eliminate Harsh Glare That Causing Eyestrain and Head Strain. Office Classroom Decorations Light Diffusers Gray • Amazon Business $29.98 2 $59.96
RITZ Cheese Sandwich Crackers, 112 Snack Packs (14 Boxes, 6 Crackers Per Pack) • Amazon Business $52.92 1 $52.92
Kellogg's Pop Tarts Bars Variety Pack 48/Carton (220-00456) • Staples $24.16 1 $24.16
ShadeMAGIC Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom or Office - Light Filter pack of (2); Eliminate Harsh Glare that causing Eyestrain and Head Strain. Office & Classroom Decorations. Light Diffusers • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
GGR Supplies T.R.U. CVT-536 Black Vinyl Pinstriping Dance Floor Tape: 1/2 in. wide x 36 yds. Several Colors • Amazon Business $7.77 2 $15.54
GTSE 12 Inch White/Clear Zip Ties, 100 Pack, 50lb Strength, UV Resistant Long Nylon Cable Ties, Self-Locking 12" Tie Wraps • Amazon Business $10.88 1 $10.88

Materials cost

$288.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $15.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$338.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.75

Total project goal

$398.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $398.32

5 Donors

-$340.82

Donations toward project cost

-$289.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.12

match offer

-$57.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$48.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.62

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