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Ms. Lewis from Kansas City, MO is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students Through Black History: Essential Tools for Success

Help me give my students the laminator and nutritious snacks they need to enhance their learning and stay focused during our Black History and Heritage class. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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My Project

I am incredibly proud of my students. They are curious, passionate, and eager to learn about Black history and heritage. Each day, they bring enthusiasm and a desire to understand the world around them, which makes teaching them a truly rewarding experience. The laminator will allow us to preserve important documents, student projects, and educational materials, ensuring that my students have access to high-quality resources throughout the year.

This will help them take pride in their work and see their contributions as valuable and lasting.

Providing snacks and drinks will help keep my students energized and focused during class, especially since many come from low-income households and may not have access to nutritious snacks during the school day. Offering snacks and drinks will create a more welcoming and supportive classroom atmosphere, helping my students stay attentive and engaged, and leading to better learning outcomes and a more positive educational experience.

My goal is to create a classroom environment where my students can thrive academically and personally. By providing these resources, I aim to enhance their learning experience, keep them motivated, and support their overall well-being. My students are special because of their resilience, diversity, and dedication to learning. They come from various backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to our classroom discussions. Their commitment to understanding and appreciating Black history and heritage is inspiring, and they deserve the best resources to support their educational journey.

Ms. Lewis Central Academy - Excellence Grades 9-12

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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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Welch's Variety Pack 10 oz. Juice Drink 24/Pack (47910) • Staples $33.70 1 $33.70
Hot Chips Variety Pack - Takis Fuego, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Chester's Hot Fries Pack of 12 with a Mystery Item, Perfect Snack with a Surprise • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
True Clear Purified Bottled Water 16.9 fl. oz. Bottles 24/Carton (TC54594) • Staples $8.95 2 $17.90

Materials cost

$318.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$352.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.27

Total project goal

$415.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $415.15

5 Donors

-$253.57

Donations toward project cost

-$215.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.03

Matching donations from our partners

-$161.58

Match offers toward project cost

-$137.34

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.24

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