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Dr. Patterson from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Feel Close....Yet So Far Away

Help me give my students these at the end of the year with a handwritten note from me.

  • $175 goal

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My Students

These are unprecedented times. Never did I imagine that when my students and I said goodbye in March it would mean that it was our last day in the classroom. However, the year is not over yet!

My students and I have embarked on the distance learning journey!

They are all working in their homes and we correspond via the computer, through email, Google Classroom, and Google Meets. We are actively engaging in all sorts of different online platforms and learning new things. I am amazed by their level of engagement and participation, and families' willingness to try new things.

My Project

These are unprecedented times. Never did I imagine that when my students and I said goodbye in March it would mean that it was our last day in the classroom. However, the year is not over yet!

My students and I have embarked on the distance learning journey!

We are actively engaging in all sorts of different online platforms and learning new things. My students participate in Google Meets everyday and working very hard. I am amazed by their level of engagement and participation, and families' willingness to try new things. I would like to send them these at the end of the year for help them remember how special they are and inspire them.

Dr. Patterson Edwin Forrest Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

66 students impacted 7donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Inkstone (12-Pack)"Dream, Believe, Inspire, Create" Silicone Wristbands - Wholesale Bulk Pack of Inspirational Message Bracelets • Amazon Business $17.95 6 $107.70

Materials cost

$107.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.17

Total project goal

$174.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $174.48

4 Donors

-$87.23

Donations toward project cost

-$74.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.08

Matching donations from our partners

-$87.25

Match offers toward project cost

-$74.16

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.09

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 $0.00

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