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Ms. Smallwood from Baltimore, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Celebrating End of Year Success!

Help me give my students certificates to celebrate their success and achievement this year!

  • $302 goal

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My Project

As we wrap up another school year, we are excited to recognize our students for their hard work and dedication. We would like to provide them with certificates and rewards as a celebration of their achievements in literacy and math.

To support this initiative, we would like to purchase inspirational and motivational books that our students can read over the summer.

These books will not only promote their love for reading but also make a significant difference in their learning. Through these books, our students will be exposed to diverse stories, characters, and ideas, which will broaden their perspectives and help them develop empathy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

In addition, we aim to purchase high-quality certificate paper, ensuring that our end-of-year certificates are tangible representations of our students' accomplishments. These certificates will serve as a testament to their hard work and dedication throughout the school year. By receiving these certificates, our students will feel acknowledged, motivated, and proud of their achievements, encouraging them to continue striving for success in future endeavors.

What makes our students truly special is their resilience, determination, and unique abilities. They come from diverse backgrounds and possess a wide range of talents and interests. Many of them face challenges and obstacles, but they continue to persevere and excel despite these adversities. Our students' enthusiasm for learning, their curiosity, and their willingness to support and uplift one another create a vibrant and inclusive learning environment within our school community.

Ms. Smallwood Hampden Elementary School 55 Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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Baltimore, MD 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Pack Inspirational Notebooks with Motivational Quotes Bulk, 5x8 Lined Journals for Women, Students, Appreciation Gifts, Friends, Teachers • Amazon Business $14.99 6 $89.94
Southworth 8.5"W x 11"L Business Paper, 24 lbs., Wove Finish, 500/Box (14C) • Quill.com $48.59 1 $48.59
Staples? Reinforced File Folders, 1/3 Cut Tab, Letter Size, Green, 100/Box (TR508960) • Quill.com $36.89 1 $36.89
Gartner Studios Border Paper Certificates - 100 CT 74930, White • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
50-Sheets Printable Award Certificate Paper with Silver Foil Border for Graduation Diploma, Achievement Awards, Blank Certificates, Offices (Letter-Size, 8.5x11 in) Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49

Materials cost

$210.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$12.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$256.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.30

Total project goal

$302.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$302.00

1 Donor

-$302.00

Donations toward project cost

-$256.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.30

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$0.00

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