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Mrs. Verdin from Richmond, VA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Fresh New Classroom to Return To

Help me give my students TIME for Kids, headphones, a lamp, and other materials for a fresh, new clean classroom to come back to after this virtual year!

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students are ones who define the word resiliency. They live in low socioeconomic communities, which results in limited access to resources; however this does not have a negative effect on their abilities intellectually, socially, or inter-personally.

We take all of the bad and turn it into good.

The challenges my students face on a daily basis give them a unique view of the world. We overcome these challenges together, at least for the moment, through our classrooms ability to work as one community.

My Project

My students have worked hard all year overcoming the challenges of learning from home while dealing with life during the pandemic. They have not been in the classroom or even the school building for over a year! I want my new students to return to school to a fresh, clean, colorful classroom that will make them remember why they love coming to school daily so much!

I am going to make the classroom feel cozy and bright with the new bookshelf, pencil sharpeners, lamps, and a comfy reading cushion.

The headphones from last year need to be replaced with a new organization system to keep them secure and clean. We need to make sure we all stay safe as well, so it is important to restock our classroom with cleaning supplies, as well as fresh new bulletin boards to engage their minds during class time. I have also included a weekly subscription to Time for Kids as an exciting new reading opportunity for them to challenge themselves!

Thank you for your help keeping my kids safe, happy, and eager to learn!

Mrs. Verdin Westover Hills 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

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Richmond, VA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
TIME For Kids - Grade 5-6 with Teacher's Guide and financial bonus issues • TIME for Kids $4.50 25 $112.50
Wholesale Bulk Headphones Earphones Earbuds - Kaysent(KHP-25Mixed) 25 Packs Mixed Colors(Each 5 Pack) Stereo Headphone for School, Classroom, Airplane, Hospiital, Students,Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $72.90 1 $72.90
Touch Control Table Lamp, Lamp for Bedroom Set of 2, Modern Desk Lamps with 2 USB Ports & AC Outlet, 3 Way Dimmable Nightstand Lamp for Living Room Office, Grey Shade, 60W 4000K LED Bulbs Included • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
DIY Adjustable Bookcase, Bookshelf with 9 Book Shelves, Home Furniture Storage • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Ziraki Large Plush Shredded Foam Reading and TV Relax Pillow - Perfect for Adults, Teens, and Kids - for Bed Rest, Arm, Back, Pregnancy Lumbar & Head Neck Coccyx Lower Back Support Cushion • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
AFMAT Pencil Sharpener, Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Auto Stop, Fast Sharpen in 3s, Large Hole Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Jumbo Pencils-Blue • Amazon Business $27.00 1 $27.00
X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count • Amazon Business $24.76 1 $24.76
Broom and Dustpan Set 2021 Outdoor Or Indoor Broom Dust Pan 3 Foot Angle Heavy Push Combo Upright Long Handle for Kids Garden Pet Dog Hair Lobby Wood Floor Sweeping Kitchen House (Broom Blue) • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, Black - 77314 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Shabby Chic Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
MISSLO Classroom Pocket Chart for Cell Phones Calculators, 30 Clear Pockets • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
CleanSmart Disinfectant Spray and Daily Surface Cleaner, Kills 99.9% of Viruses and Bacteria, 16 ounce spray, (Pack of 2) 32 Total Fl oz • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom, Packaging May Vary, 80 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $12.10 1 $12.10
Lysol Lysol Neutraair Disinfectant Spray, 2 In 1: Eliminates Odors and Disinfects, Driftwood Waters, 10 Ounce • Amazon Business $3.97 2 $7.94
Pom-Poms Border Trim - Bulletin Borders Stickers,50 ft Back-to-School Decoration Borders for Bulletin Board/Black Board Trim, Teacher/Student Use for Classroom/School Decoration • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Confetti Circles Die-Cut Border Trim - Bulletin Borders Stickers, 50 ft Back-to-School Decoration Borders for Black Board Trim, Teacher/Student Use for Classroom/School Decoration • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$474.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$511.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.23

Total project goal

$601.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $601.52

3 Donors

-$300.76

Donations toward project cost

-$255.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.11

match offer

-$300.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$255.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.11

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