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Mrs. Roberts from Savannah, GA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help me give my students basic supplies for maintaining a happy and healthy learning environment.

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My Students

I teach at a public, Title I Impact school in Savannah- Chatham County. My school currently has 90% of the population receiving free or reduced lunch. The word impact by definition means to "have a strong effect on someone or something." As a teacher, this is my goal each day: to make the greatest positive impact on my students.

My students come from very diverse backgrounds.

My school is certified for English Language Learners that have recently moved to this country. The students come from many different countries around the world. Most of our ESOL students were forced to leave their country of origin because of war, persecution, and/ or extreme poverty. Often times, these children come to us traumatized and find it difficult to adjust to their new surroundings. They are completely unfamiliar with the language and social norms of our country. Despite their plight, these children are expected to perform academically.

Regardless of being from a different country, a single-parent​ home, or a poverty-stricken neighborhood, my students are bright, energetic, and loving. My hope is to make the greatest impact on my students by offering them a safe and positive learning environment.

My Project

Each year, teachers struggle with the lack of basic supplies needed to effectively teach students each day. It is crucial to have certain resources to keep our students healthy and happy in their learning environment. We can all agree that there is an issue with budget allocation in our school systems, but the students should not suffer. We must invest in our future generations.

Attendance rate is important because students are more likely to succeed academically when they are consistently involved in daily lessons and routines.

Supplies like hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, paper towels, and cleansing wipes help to create a healthy learning environment for the 620 students that pass through my door each week.

Unfortunately, teachers struggle to maintain a supply of essential materials needed to enhance daily learning objectives. Materials like pencils, markers, and paper are valued resources that are regularly supplemented by the teacher. In fact, teachers typically deplete their entire stock of supplies before the winter break at the end of December. I have included supplies on my list that include materials for student-created projects because I believe that students should learn through other means that do not involve a worksheet. Project-based learning helps me reach my diverse group of students by giving them the opportunity to solve real-world problems through hands-on​ activities.

Mrs. Roberts Windsor Forest Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Savannah, GA View local requests

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

620 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Seventh Generation Disinfecting Multi-Surface Wipes, Lemongrass Citrus, 70 count Tubs (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $31.31 2 $62.62
Crayola Broad Line Washable Markers, Classpack Bulk Markers, 200 Count • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Seventh Generation Disinfectant Spray, Eucalyptus Spearmint & Thyme, 13.9 Ounce (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $21.96 2 $43.92
Crayola Classpack Assortment, 800 Regular Size Crayons, 16 Different Colors (50 Each), School Supplies • Amazon Business $40.66 1 $40.66
ArtNaturals Natural Hand Sanitiser Gel – (4 x 7.4 Fl oz / 220ml) – Made with Essential Oils, Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera - Set Includes Scent Free, Coconut, Lavender and Tea Tree Sanitizer • Amazon Business $19.95 2 $39.90
TREND enterprises, Inc. Basic Shapes superShapes Stickers, 800 ct • Amazon Business $5.38 6 $32.28
Pacon Colorwave Super Bright Tagboard, 12 x 18 Inches, Assorted Colors, 100 Sheets (1712) • Amazon Business $26.78 1 $26.78
Pacon PAC5214 Tagboard, Heavyweight, 12" x 18", White, 100 Sheets • Amazon Business $10.91 2 $21.82
Purple Q Crafts Teacher Stickers 5300 Pack Fun Small Reward Stickers for Classroom Assorted Mega Bulk Pack with 10 Designs • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Bounty Select-A-Size, 8 Rolls • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm,"Spectrum" 25-Color Assortment, 150 Sheets (80933-01) • Amazon Business $7.64 2 $15.28
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
TICONDEROGA Pencils, Wood-Cased #2 HB Soft, Pre-Sharpened with Eraser, Yellow, 72-Pack (13972) • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00
Year-Round Seasonal Sticker Bulk Pack for Kids - Assorted 1786 PCS - 20 THEMES - Perfect For Teachers, School, Students, Toddlers, Scrapbooking. Incl. All Major Holidays, Seasons, Special Fun Themes • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
GatorCrafts NEW: Multi Colored Duct Tape - Variety Pack -6 Colors - 10 yards x 2 inch rolls. Girls & Boys Kids Craft Duck Set, Fun DIY Art Kit – Rainbow: orange green yellow pink blue yr • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
BIC MPEP241-Blk Ecolutions Xtra-Life Mechanical Pencil, Medium Point (0.7mm), 24-Count • Amazon Business $8.72 1 $8.72

Materials cost

$435.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$501.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.56

Total project goal

$590.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $590.39

5 Donors

-$296.00

Donations toward project cost

-$251.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.40

match offer

-$294.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$250.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.16

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