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Mrs. Fitch from Richmond, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Strong Start!

Help me give my students a strong start to the '24/'25 school year.

  • $386 goal

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Mrs. Fitch has another project! Donate to From Black and White to Bold and Bright to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $134.
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My Project

Our students deserve a very strong start to the school year. A decorated room (musical border roll) tells students they are worth the time and effort and that we want them to succeed. Journals that will allow them to take notes and use those notes to study. The portfolio bag will house students' performance materials so they are always available and organized. The resource theory books will help students to understand and sustain what they have learned. They will be able to use the books to learn and study. Piano students can practice without bothering their peers with headphones used during electronic piano practice.

We Teach With Love!

Incentives (music pencils) are an excellent way for us to reward a job well done.

Mrs. Fitch Thomas C Boushall Middle School Grades 6-8

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

150 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory, Bk 1 • Amazon Business $6.38 20 $127.60
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones, Kids Headphones with Stereo, Children Headphones Earbuds for Kids, Boys, Girls, Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet (Black) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
PAPERAGE 48-Pack Composition Notebook Journals, 120 Pages, Kraft Cover with Rainbow Spines, College Ruled Lined Paper, Small Size (8 in x 5.75 in) – For Home, Office or School Supplies • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
Musical Notes Bulletin Board Border Straight Roll Border for Music Room Classroom Home Decoration 36ft • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Protec Portfolio Bag Red • Music & Arts $21.99 1 $21.99
200 Pieces Music Pencils Music Note Piano Keyboard Pencils Bulk Wood Pencils Gifts Fun Pencils for Piano Students Kids Teachers Party Favors Classroom Supplies, Black and White, 7 Inches • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$293.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$327.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.86

Total project goal

$385.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $385.75

3 Donors

-$373.25

Donations toward project cost

-$317.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.98

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

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 $0.00

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