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Mr. Johnson from Phoenix, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Zip Up for Math Achievement!

Help me give my students Zipper Binders for organization and Flash Cards for improving math fact fluency!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Johnson's classroom raised $486

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our middle school students are an awesome group of learners. They come to school full of energy with the desire to learn and better themselves - both academically and personally. As a team, we work together on both core subject content as well as character development to ensure they have the skills necessary for future success.

One word to describe my students: Resilient!

They are fighters and survivors, and they make me so proud. We are a Title I school located in a low socioeconomic area with 100% of our students receiving free breakfast and lunch. We also provide free uniforms. The student population consists of homeless students, students in group homes, historically underserved youth, and low-income families. Despite several obstacles (such as lack of resources), our students are a perfect example of ALL STUDENTS can learn and their success is proof.

My Project

Math class is in session! Several of my students are still needing binders!

Binders are an essential resource for organizational success during the year for our middle school students AND flash cards help improve math fact fluency.

The binders hold necessary math formulas, assignments, writing supplies, notes, calculators, and many other useful learning tools. We teach "Be Responsible" as one of our core values. Having a binder allows the student to have all of his or her resources in one place. The students will also learn organizational skills and accountability from having access to binders. These life skills will help prepare them for high school in a few years and college thereafter.

The math flashcards will help our students improve their math fact fluency. This will help increase math scores and the ease with which they can solve problems throughout the year.

Unfortunately, many of our families do not have the extra money to provide the binders along with everything else needed for the school year. It is even tougher this year for them due to the economic impact of the COVID pandemic. While this year will be challenging for our students, receiving a new binder would allow them to relax and be ready to learn! These binders will help our students most in need, ensuring a wonderful and successful academic year.

Mr. Johnson South Pointe Junior High School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Case-it The Mighty Zip Tab Zipper Binder - 3 Inch O-Rings - 5 Pocket Expanding File Folder - 600 Sheet Capacity – Black • Amazon Business $114.25 1 $114.25
Trend Enterprises - T90741 Math Operations Flash Cards Pack - Set of 4 • Amazon Business $27.64 2 $55.28
Five Star Zipper Binder, 2 Inch 3 Ring Binder, 6-Pocket Expanding File, Durable, Black (72536) • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Five Star 4 Pocket Folders, 2 Pocket Folders plus 2 additional Pockets, Assorted Colors, 6 Pack (38056) • Amazon Business $12.28 3 $36.84
Case-it The Mighty Zip Tab Zipper Binder - 3 Inch O-Rings - 5 Pocket Expanding File Folder - 600 Sheet Capacity – Red • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Case-it Mighty Zip Tab Monster Eye Zipper Binder, 3-Inch O-Ring with 5 Tab Expanding File, Navy Blue • Amazon Business $24.22 1 $24.22
Edupress Math in a Flash Cards, Multiplication (EP62432) • Amazon Business $11.62 2 $23.24
Mead Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 70 Sheets, Colored Note Books, Lined Paper, Home School Supplies for College Students & K-12, 10 1/2" x 8”, Assorted Colors, 6 Pack (73065) • Amazon Business $9.70 2 $19.40
School Zone - Math War Multiplication Game Cards - Ages 8+, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Math Games, Beginning Algebra, Multiplication Facts & Tables, and More • Amazon Business $2.99 2 $5.98
School Zone - Math War Addition & Subtraction Game Cards - Ages 6 and Up, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Math Games, Numbers, Addition & Subtraction Facts, Early Math, and More • Amazon Business $2.99 2 $5.98

Materials cost

$352.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$412.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.82

Total project goal

$485.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $485.44

2 Donors

-$460.44

Donations toward project cost

-$391.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.07

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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