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

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Kick-Start Our Classroom!

My students need basic supplies such as a meeting area rug, dry erase boards, and popular classroom library books to kick-start this school year!

  • $547 goal

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My Students

Within my school, almost 90% of students live in poverty. While the school has initiatives that provide students with free breakfast, lunch, snacks, and weekend food bags, many students are unable to come to school with supplies and spend time in classrooms that are not fully equipped with necessary materials.

My fourth graders are resilient individuals who face many challenges when they leave school; although there are a variety of trials in the world, our classroom is a place of solace and success.

Fourth grade is a time where students have deep, clear feelings about school and the world around them - and they let those feelings be known! They are learners who dive into rigorous academic content and require a comfortable, predictable learning environment.

Every student deserves a quality education, and my fourth graders are no exception. They are kind, capable learners who amaze me by what they accomplish daily and throughout the school year.

My students deserve a classroom environment equipped with adequate materials that help them receive a quality education.

My Project

These classroom supplies, including a meeting area rug, classroom library books, pencils, and dry erase boards will help provide students with necessary materials to learn and grow this school year. A new classroom rug will foster a comfortable and inclusive space where students can gather for mini-lessons and to enjoy our new classroom books. Organizational tools included in this project, such as pocket charts and a wall folder organizer, will eliminate the need for bulky organization on surfaces and allow information to be displayed on the walls that will keep my fourth graders, school personnel, and students' families aware of what is going on in our classroom.

With these materials, we can jump right into meaningful learning instead of scrambling for basic supplies.

Students need tools to learn. Our classroom being well-equipped with learning materials will allow my class to do just that - learn! These materials will be readily accessible for my students to use to make their fourth grade year meaningful.

Mrs. Cosans Swansboro Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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
Antep Rugs Kashan King Collection Trellis Polypropylene Indoor Area Rug (Blue/Grey 8' X 10') • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $41.07 2 $82.14
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 12 Books Complete Collection Set Box of Books NEW 2018 Edition • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 inch Double Sided Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Back to School Teachers, Students, Kids, Classroom • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Trade Quest Letter Size Clipboards Low Profile Clip, Hardboard (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $16.45 2 $32.90
X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count (1670) • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Magnetic Pocket Chart with 10 Dry Erase Cards for Standards,Daily Schedule,Activities,Class Demonstrations • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Dixon Ticonderoga Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Box of 96, Yellow (13872) • Amazon Business $10.19 2 $20.38
Smead Cascading Wall Organizer, 6 Pockets, Letter Size, Gray/Bright (92060) • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4 -Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $10.45 1 $10.45

Materials cost

$428.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$464.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.05

Total project goal

$546.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $546.99

6 Donors

-$396.99

Donations toward project cost

-$337.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.55

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

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