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Mrs. Spicher from Youngstown, OH is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Math Increases Participation

My students need hands-on items including 3 desktop files, 24 personal lapboards, 3 boxes of hanging file folders, dry erase markers, and a pack of dot dice to keep their attention and help ensure they are on task.

  • $249 goal

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My Students

Our school is a free, charter school in Youngstown, Ohio serves students in grades K-8. We provide rigorous academics, fantastic teachers and a safe learning environment. Our goal is to prepare our students for success in high school, in college, and in life. We provide academic opportunities many other schools can not offer, such as the Concept Young Scholars Program, the opportunity to take Spanish or Turkish in middle school, and after school programs such as Cross Country, Track and Choir.

Located in an inner-city neighborhood, a majority of students are low-income and high poverty.

All students receive free breakfasts and free lunches. Despite this, they are motivated to learn.

My Project

I am asking for three desktop files, twenty-four personal lapboards, three boxes of hanging file folders, dry erase markers, and a pack of dot dice. I have requested file folder hangers so that I can have one per grade to differentiate work for each student - so each student will have their own folder with work at their level. Many of my students are below grade level and need an opportunity to review and practice math concepts from previous grades.

My middle school students need some "hands-on" items to help them stay on-task and participating.

I have requested dry erase boards and markers so they can participate at their seat versus just watching a few students at the board.

The dice and plastic envelopes are for educational games that my students enjoy playing.

Mrs. Spicher Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades 6-8

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

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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Youngstown, OH 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

65 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pendaflex Super DecoFlex Desktop File, 1 Each, Letter, Black (43013) • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Lapboard Class Pack, Includes 12 each of Whiteboards, 2 Inch Felt Erasers and Black Dry Erase Markers (35036) • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Pendaflex Essentials Hanging Folders, Letter Size, Black, 25 per Box (81605) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
C-Line Reusable Dry Erase Pockets, 9 x 12 Inches, Assorted Neon Colors, 10 Pockets per Pack (40810) • Amazon Business $11.11 2 $22.22
Expo Original Dry Erase Markers, Fine Point, 12-Pack, Black • Amazon Business $6.55 2 $13.10
Nasco TB18746T Dot Dice Set, 5/8" Square, Foam, 36-Piece, Yellow with Black, Grades K+ • Amazon Business $12.26 1 $12.26

Materials cost

$178.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$211.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.27

Total project goal

$248.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $248.45

3 Donors

-$248.45

Donations toward project cost

-$211.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.27

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 $0.00

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