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Ms. Sossong from Henrico, VA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making a Makerspace in the Library

Help me give my students a MakerSpace cart and STEAM supplies to create an engaging and innovative space for students to explore technology and practical skills.

  • 3 donors
  • $1,209 still needed

expires Apr 27

  • 3 donors
  • $1,209 still needed
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My Project

Our high school library is renovating bit by bit to make it an engaging, innovative, and positive environment for students! One of the programs that we've implemented is the creation of a MakerSpace-- a place where students can create, invent, and explore using various materials and technology.

Our library needs a MakerSpace storage cart and supplies for our students to continue exploring and inventing in an engaging academic environment!

By organizing all of our supplies in one cart, we can ensure that the supplies stay well managed, in stock, and easily accessible for students to utilize. The inclusion of supplies and technological tools such as circuits and motors allows for us to expand our MakerSpace program and provide more advanced challenges for our students to explore and solve. The addition of these supplies will also allow students to develop a feel for real-world applications of these tools and supplies, such as circuit building, mechanical engineering, and programming and coding skills.

Ms. Sossong Varina High School Grades 9-12

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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Henrico, VA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

999 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gratnells Makerspace Cart - Silver with Royal Blue • Blick Art Materials $1,787.33 1 $1,787.33
Individualized Science Module - Mini Electricity Kit • Nasco $37.36 3 $112.08
Crayola Air Dry Clay for Kids - White, Modeling Clay for Kids, Arts & Crafts, School Supplies, Teacher Classroom Must Have, 25lb • Amazon Business $30.68 1 $30.68
Alinan 10pcs Mini Generator Motors 3V-12V DC Motor Electric Motor for DIY Electronic Wind Turbine Generator Hand Cranked Power Model School Project Educational Physics Experiment • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
4 in 1 Solar Power & Electric Motor STEM Kits,Science Experiment Projects for Kids Beginners,Electronic Assembly Solar Powered Toy Kit,DIY Educational Engineering Experiments for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
School Smart High Temperature Glue Gun, Full Size Standard, 40 Watt, Blue - Glass/Wood • School Specialty $11.84 1 $11.84
inifus 22 PCS Paint Tray Palettes for Kids, Plastic Paint Pallet with 10 Wells, Acrylic Artist Paint Tray Palette for Kids, Students to Acrylic Oil Watercolor Craft Supplies DIY Art Painting • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
500 Pcs Colorful Disposable Drinking Plastic Straws.(0.23'' diameter and 8.26" long)-8 Colors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Creativity Street Jumbo Craft Sticks, Natural Color, Pack of 500 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $8.99 1 $8.99
Scissors Bulk 6-Pack, All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Sharp Scissors for Office Home General Use Craft Supplies, High/Middle School Classroom Class Older Kids Scissor Set, Right/Left Handed… • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
24 Colors Acrylic Paint Pens, Paint Markers for Rock Painting, Fine Point Acrylic Pens Art Supplies for Canvas, Ceramic, Wood, Stone, Glass, DIY Craft • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Mr. Pen- Pipe Cleaners, 324 pcs, 27 Colors, Chenille Stems, Pipe Cleaners Craft Supplies, Craft Pipe Cleaners, Chenille Stems Pipe Cleaners, Pipe Cleaners Bulk, Fuzzy Pipe Cleaners • Amazon Business $8.84 1 $8.84
Paint Brushes Set, 20 Pcs Paint Brushes for Acrylic Painting, Oil Watercolor Acrylic Paint Brush, Artist Paintbrushes for Face Rock Canvas, Kids Adult Drawing Arts Crafts Supplies, Pure Black • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$2,031.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $61.08

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$30.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,153.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$380.03

Total project goal

$2,533.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,533.55

3 Donors

-$1,325.00

Donations toward project cost

-$1,126.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$198.75

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 $1,208.55

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