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

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Distanced But Together

Help me give my students materials to spark happy memories while enhancing literacy and emotional safety.

  • $955 goal

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My Students

My sweet class is located in the middle of Richmond, Virginia. Although we are in the middle of the city, our school is like a mini oasis filled with art and nature. We are located right on an amazing park, within walking distance to a rushing creek and beautiful hiking trails. Our students come from all over the city, and in many cases this is the only green outdoor space they are able to get into.

This March our oasis was quickly taken from us, and we were all sent home to only see each other from a computer screen.

First grade is a very intense year for elementary students, and most of my class went from letter sounds and recognition to full readers. They have worked so hard to continue the momentum of the intensity of first grade, but it has been a struggle meeting virtually. The emotions of our entire class not being able to meet virtually, for a myriad of reasons, ran through our class big time. There were moments where we were excited about something new, frustrated with not understanding something, sad about missing each other, but we are lucky to share these feelings together.

My Project

In my classroom, our favorite times are sitting around the carpet together, listening to great literature. These pieces of literature are things we have used to form our community. This project would allow each of my students to take these memories home with them, as well as helping grow literacy.

In a world with so many unknowns, having these classroom memories will keep us safe and together, even when we're apart.

From literature to art, to creating a safe space with prisms and a book of mindfulness, please help my class form our space wherever they are.

Mrs. McGrath Patrick Henry School Science & Arts Grades PreK-2

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

20 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere • Amazon Business $10.59 20 $211.80
Say Something • Amazon Business $9.69 20 $193.80
Gooney Bird Greene • Amazon Business $6.99 20 $139.80
Blank Comic Book: 120 pages, 7 panel, Silver cover, White Paper, Draw your own Comics • Amazon Business $5.99 20 $119.80
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, Back to School Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $37.89 1 $37.89
Hygloss Products Colorful Blank Books - Books for Journaling, Sketching, Writing & More - Great for Arts & Crafts - 6 Bright, Fun Colors - 8.5 x 11 Inches - 10 Pack • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Hygloss Products Colorful Blank Books – Books for Journaling, Sketching, Writing & More – Great for Arts & Crafts - 10 Assorted Bright, Fun Colors - Pocket-Size - 4.25 x 5.5 Inches - 10 Pack • Amazon Business $8.89 2 $17.78
MerryNine Clear Crystal Ball Prism Suncatcher Rainbow Pendants Maker, Hanging Crystals Prisms for Windows, for Feng Shui, for Gift(30mm/1.18" 20pack) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$769.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$811.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.19

Total project goal

$954.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $954.58

7 Donors

-$835.74

Donations toward project cost

-$726.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.35

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.84

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 $0.00

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