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Coach Jones from Nashville, TN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books of Hope During Difficult Times

Help me give my students a well-rounded education by providing fun resources to mail to them during this pandemic.

  • $721 goal

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My Students

I teach theater to 3rd-8th grade students. My students are from low socioeconomic homes and the majority live in poverty-stricken neighborhoods. Most of my students come to school in uniform, even if their uniforms need a little extra TLC, which I willingly give. My students are loving and eager to learn new things. They look forward to releasing energy and creativity in my Theater class. During the pandemic, we are now teaching in a virtual world. In order to help my scholars stay motivated, I have provided creative games for them to participate in online. I would like to send them small prizes through the mail to let them know they are loved and appreciated.

My Project

I teach Theater Arts to 500 students and we use a lot of books to help understand different characters. During this difficult time in the world, I know my students can use more books with characters that look and sound like them. I wish I could provide a new book for each of my students but I know that would be very difficult.

I am providing these books as prizes for students and will mail them out weekly.

These materials will enable my students to continue creating wonderful works of art and realistic characters while they are at home participating in virtual learning.

Coach Jones East End Preparatory School Grades 6-8

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Nashville, TN View local requests

Half 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AirHeads Xtremes Belts Sweetly Sour Candy, Rainbow Berry, Non Melting, Bulk Movie Theater and Party Bag, 3 oz (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $9.80 4 $39.20
The Hate U Give • MahoganyBooks $17.09 2 $34.18
The Beautiful Struggle: A Father, Two Sons, and an Unlikely Road to Manhood • MahoganyBooks $15.30 2 $30.60
Sensory Liquid Motion Timer Bubbler Toy 3 Pcs. Set - Best Fidget Tool for Kids and Adults for Stress and Anxiety Relief and Relaxation, Pack of Calming Toy for Toddlers with Autism, Office Desk Decor • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
New Kid • MahoganyBooks $11.69 2 $23.38
CIKIShield 6pack Ayo and Teo Face Mask for Adults Man Woman,Anti Dust Face Kids(Only fit Over 10 Years Old) • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America (PB) • MahoganyBooks $9.89 2 $19.78
Dear Martin • MahoganyBooks $8.99 2 $17.98
March: Book Two • MahoganyBooks $17.96 1 $17.96
Clap When You Land • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
Bunheads • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
The Undefeated • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition • MahoganyBooks $8.09 2 $16.18
Clean Getaway • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
Something to Say • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
Ikenga • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
SOUR PATCH KIDS Soft & Chewy Candy, 24 - 2 oz Bags • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Ghost (Track #1) (PB) • MahoganyBooks $7.19 2 $14.38
Sunny (Track #3) • MahoganyBooks $7.19 2 $14.38
Patina (Track #2) • MahoganyBooks $7.19 2 $14.38
Good Kind of Trouble, A • MahoganyBooks $7.19 2 $14.38
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Mass Market) • MahoganyBooks $7.19 2 $14.38
MALLMALL6 70Pcs Animal Scratch Bookmarks Rainbow Scratch DIY Hang Tags Party Favors Theme Birthday Party Classroom School Supplies Decorations Crafts Kit for Kids • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
March: Book One • MahoganyBooks $13.46 1 $13.46
SKITTLES & STARBURST Candy Full Size Variety Mix 37.05-Ounce 18-Count Box • Amazon Business $13.24 1 $13.24
Sour Punch Straws, Rainbow Fruit Flavors, Chewy Sweet & Sour Candy, 2oz Tray (24 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.12 1 $13.12
Stress Balls with Motivational Quotes, Stress Relief Toys for Adults and Kids (3 Pack Stress Balls) (Turquoise) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Stress Balls with Motivational Quotes, Stress Relief Toys for Adults and Kids (3 Pack Stress Balls) (Pink) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
MAPIXO Mini Cube, Puzzle Party Toy(18 Pack), Eco-Friendly Material with Vivid Colors,Party Favor School Supplies Puzzle Game Set for Boy Girl Kid Child, Magic Cube Goody Bag Filler Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Airheads Bars, Chewy Fruit Taffy Candy, Variety Pack, Back to School for Kids, Non Melting, Party 90 Count (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $10.26 1 $10.26
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Classic Mix Crackers, 29 oz. Variety Pack Box, 30 Count Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$561.87

Vendor shipping charges

$11.98

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$612.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.05

Total project goal

$720.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$720.33

2 Donors

-$372.66

Donations toward project cost

-$316.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.90

match offer

-$347.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$295.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.15

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