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Ms. Elder from Richmond, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Our New Classroom Together!

Help me give my students a welcoming, engaging, and creative learning environment! As much as we will be focusing on our academic growth, we will be focusing on our social/emotional growth as well in this time of transition.

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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

We are an inner-city school that serves a Latinx and African American student population. The majority of students qualify for free breakfast and lunch. Our classrooms support a range of talented students including English Language Learners and students with exceptionalities in a historically underserved part of our city. As I enter my second full year of teaching in our school community, I want our classroom space to be a welcoming, safe, engaging, and creative space for myself and for all students. In this classroom, we will keep each other safe, grow academically and emotionally, practice our social and problem-solving skills, present creative projects, host Film Club, and so much more. My students are entering the biggest middle school in the district, after going through their last year-and-a-half of elementary school completely virtually. It's important to me to create an awesome learning environment with them! Thank you so much for supporting our classroom space and for supporting public education in our city.

My Project

These materials will help me and my students create a welcoming, safe, engaging, and creative learning environment. My 6th graders have spent the last year-and-a-half doing school completely virtually, and now they are in a big-time transition moving into the biggest middle school in the district while continuing to need to stay safe from COVID-19. The lights and globe balls will decorate our room, the coloring books and art supplies will be used while taking creative breaks and calming down from stressful situations. The laminator will be used to display learning materials as well as student work and projects they are proud of. The highlighters and pencils will support our active reading skills. The Bouncy Bands will provide an active outlet for my students with ADHD, who will not be able to move about the classroom due to efforts to socially distance but who need to remain engaged in their work and not disrupt their peers.

Ms. Elder River City Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

More about Ms. Elder

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

160 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Original Bouncy Bands for Middle School and High School Chairs (Blue, Pack of 10), Educational Tool That Helps Kids Actively Learn and Stay Engaged • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
Madisi Washable Markers, Broad Line Markers, Assorted Colors, Classroom Bulk Pack, 240 Count • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $28.75 1 $28.75
Colorations BRITESTK Bright Construction Paper Smart Pack Multicolor Variety Pack Classroom Supplies for Kids (Pack of 600) • Amazon Business $28.48 1 $28.48
Scotch Thermal Laminator Combo Pack, Includes 20 Letter-Size Laminating Pouches, Holds Sheets up to 8.9" x 11(TL902VP) • Amazon Business $27.63 1 $27.63
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Assorted, 36 Count • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
HABOM Led Fairy Lights Plug in,40 Ft 16 Colors Changing String Lights with Remote Control - 4 Lighting Modes+4 Timer Options+Adapter Waterproof Rope Light for Bedroom,Indoor,Outdoor,Christmas Decor • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Pangda 2 Pack 16 Inches Inflatable Globe Blow up World Globe Beach Ball Globe for Party Bags, PVC Material • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
AVERY Hi-Liter Desk-Style Highlighters, Smear Safe Ink, Chisel Tip, 24 Assorted Color Highlighters (98189) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Coloring Book for Teens: Get Creative, Be Inspired, Have Fun, and Chill Out (Teen Coloring Books) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Blank Comic Book: Draw Your Own Comics - 150 Pages of Fun and Unique Templates - A Large 8.5" x 11" Notebook and Sketchbook for Kids and Adults to Unleash Creativity • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Good Vibes Coloring Book For Teens: A Motivational and Calming Quotes Coloring Book For Teenagers With Positive Sayings and Inspirational Affirmations for Relaxing and Building Confidence • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$377.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$413.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.97

Total project goal

$486.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $486.49

6 Donors

-$383.49

Donations toward project cost

-$327.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.25

match offer

-$101.51

Match offer toward project cost

-$86.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.23

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.50

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 $0.00

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