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Mr. Nelson from Atlanta, GA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I Can Always Depend on the Zen Den

Help me give my students a relaxing space to decompress during school hours.

  • $510 goal

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My Project

My Students

"A Little Progress each day adds up to results" - Satya Nani

My school is located in the heart of Southwest Atlanta, Georgia. We are a title 1 school meaning that we have a high percentage of impoverished students. A high percentage of our students are "latch key" children and to no fault of their own hold responsibilities in the home that should be designated to their parent(s). Despite their home life we still hold our scholars to a high standard. Our scholars come to school daily and excel. They are eager to learn and we are eager to equip them with the tools they need to thrive. Thrive not just in high school but college as well. Here at our middle school, we want to inspire our scholars to be life long learners and contributors to the community. Though it is difficult to see past the situations at home, we offer our students a "great escape" from whatever is negatively impacting them outside of school.

My Project

At any given time through out the day I could be called upon to intervene with any of 700+ scholars. I find when I intervene with our students that the roots cause of their issues are beyond our control. As I mentioned previously many of our students are dealing with some serious stuff at home. In my office, I offer our scholars social emotional support. I created a "Zen Den" with snacks, bean bags, dim lighting, and sensory objects. I am asking for the requested items so that the Den can keep its Zen. The Zen Den has been an incentive to our scholars and has given them something to look forward to. The goal of the den is to provide scholars with a relaxing place to decompress.

Mr. Nelson Bunche Middle School 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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Atlanta, GA 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

HBCU Alum 711 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ION Audio - Power Glow 300 Battery Powered Bluetooth Speaker System with Lights - Black • Best Buy Education $160.26 1 $160.26
Relevant Play Kinetic Sand© 2.20 lbs. - Tan • Nasco $17.75 3 $53.25
Grandma's Chocolate chip Cookies 2.5 oz. 60 Packs/Box (FRI45092) • Staples $44.10 1 $44.10
Cheez-It Classic Cheese Snack Mix, 0.75 oz., 12 Bags/Pack (KEE11719) • Quill.com $14.59 2 $29.18
Kar's Gluten Free Sweet N' Salty Snack Mix, 2 oz., 24 Bags/Pack (KAR08387) • Quill.com $25.99 1 $25.99
Cheez-It White cheddar Crackers 1.5 oz. 45 Packs/Box (KEE10893) • Staples $21.98 1 $21.98
Rice Krispies Treats Marshmallow Cereal Bar 0.78 oz. 60 Bars/Box (KEE17120) • Staples $19.29 1 $19.29
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89

Materials cost

$366.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.32

Sales tax

 $25.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$433.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.43

Total project goal

$509.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $509.51

8 Donors

-$254.76

Donations toward project cost

-$216.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.21

match offer

-$254.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$216.53

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.21

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