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Ms. Sims from Memphis TN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

You Matter!

Help me give my students materials and supplies that promote inclusion, anti-racism and equity, and diversity.

  • $770 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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 Students

My students are funny and love life. They enjoy working together and sharing ideas. We are a close-knit community. I teach physical education and math for four classes and the state-mandated Response to Intervention and Instruction class. At times, they need to be motivated and experience opportunities for success. I have one class that is an inclusion class. They are very competitive and love to express themselves. My students face several challenges that makes it very difficult for them to concentrate and learn. Just recently we had two siblings to lose their 11 year old brother from being shot by a 14 year old relative.

My Project

These items will make a huge difference in my students' learning for a plethora of reasons. The first reason is that this project promotes creativity, inclusion, and self-pride. I was talking with a student one day. She was upset that her mother couldn't buy her a T-shirt that sparkled. My mother made her a mask for me and it stated, "You Matter". It is great to see that sparkle in her eyes. Several students have asked about having a mask for themselves. In crafting and creating this project, I want everyone to know that each one of us is important. It is okay to be different. As part of this project, I am teaching Social Emotional learning with inclusion and diversity. We have several activities that will address the whole child that includes fitness, health, nutrition, tolerance, and antiracism.

Help me give my students materials and supplies that will promote inclusion, self-worth, creativity, and diversity.

I want them to see and know that everyone is important and they have the opportunity to be successful. The beach balls, will be used to highlight and promote diversity, The stamps will be used to mail out invitations. I want this to be very special. The headphones will be used to conduct a scenario and experiment with inclusion. The blender will be used to promote diversity and nutrition. With the help of my donors and Amazon Business matching funds, I am hopeful that this project will get funded.

Ms. Sims
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Silhouette Cameo 4 with Bluetooth, 12x12 Cutting mat, AutoBlade 2, 100 Designs and Silhouette Studio Software - Black Edition • Amazon Business $299.00 1 $299.00
Frogs Forever Postage Stamps US First Class Postage Book of 20 • Amazon Business $19.95 5 $99.75
Hanes Reusable Cotton Face Mask (Pack of 50) • Amazon Business $30.99 3 $92.97
Mpow H7 Bluetooth Headphones, Comfortable Over Ear Wireless Headphones, HiFi Stereo Headset, Wireless Wired Mode, CVC6.0 Microphone for Kids, Adults, Cellphone, Online Class, Home Office, PC • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Hotfix Applicator, DIY Hot Fix Rhinestones Applicator Wand Setter Tool Kit, 7 Tips, Manual, Hot-Fix Crystal Rhinestones, Brush, Stand, Trays, Gifts for Girls&Kids • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Portable Blender, Personal Size Blender Shakes and Smoothies Mini Jucier Cup USB Rechargeable Battery Strong Power Ice Blender Mixer Home Office Sports Travel Outdoors • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Skrtuan Inflatable Beach Balls, 10 Pack 12" Rainbow Beach Ball Pool Toys in Pool Party for Kids Boys Girls Water Toy Fun Play in Summer • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$608.66

Vendor shipping charges

$5.99

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$653.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.37

Total project goal

$769.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$769.15

3 Donors

-$692.68

Donations toward project cost

-$598.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.15

match offer

-$65.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$55.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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$0.00

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