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Ms. Downs from Jacksonville, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My New 5th Grade Classroom!

Help me give my students a BRIGHT year! I have included classroom novels, colored paper, organizational items and bright learning station décor.

  • $895 goal

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My Students

5th Grade is a HUGE year for students! The excitement of completing elementary school, preparing to move onto the next stage of education and developing a sense of independence is why I love teaching 5th grade.

I am transitioning from middle school to work in a 5th grade classroom.

I love to fully engage my students and provide them with a bright, hands on, enriching environment with abundant resources. I want to welcome my new students in style and with EXCITEMENT!

The thrill of a new year, a new dream, new classroom, new teacher is a feeling we have all experienced. I want to provide my students with a year of "dreams come true" in my classroom. My desire is for the excitement of 5th grade to last from the first day of the year until the last day of the year.

My Project

I am transitioning to a new setting, 5th grade! I am exhilarated to be teaching and would love for that electric feel to spill over into my new room (and school).

ELA is a vital subject and my students deserve to have the

resources and classroom that scream, "I love to learn!"

This is where YOU come in... together WE can provide the resources and the love of reading. I am an official, "never been funded" before teacher and cannot wait to see how we can shape this school year together!

For fun, I ended my campaign on my BIRTHDAY and believe this is the first year I look forward to becoming a year older (I mean wiser).

Ms. Downs River City Science Academy Intracoastal Grades 3-5

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Jacksonville, FL View local requests

More than a third 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

68 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Number the Stars • Amazon Business $7.16 12 $85.92
Where the Red Fern Grows • Amazon Business $7.00 12 $84.00
Island of the Blue Dolphins • Amazon Business $6.66 12 $79.92
My Brother Sam Is Dead (Scholastic Gold) • Amazon Business $7.99 10 $79.90
Hatchet • Amazon Business $6.10 12 $73.20
Pax • Amazon Business $5.89 12 $70.68
Scribbledo 6 Pack Small Dry Erase White Board  9 x 12 Inch Lapboard l Durable Portable White Boards for Kids Students, Classroom, Home and Office Work (6 Whiteboard Erasers Included) • Amazon Business $13.45 4 $53.80
Madisi Washable Markers, Super Tips Markers, Assorted Colors, Classroom Bulk Pack, 288 Count • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Out of the Dust • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
Daily Mall 10pcs 8 inch 10 inch Honeycomb Balls Party Pom Poms Tissue Paper Honeycomb Balls Birthday Balls Decoration Wedding Partners Design Craft Hanging Pom-Pom Ball Home Nursery Decor (Style-3) • Amazon Business $14.89 2 $29.78
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Classpack • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Puroma 35 Pack Dry-Erase Pockets Reusable Plastic Sleeves Assorted Colors Waterproof Pocket with 2 Rings for Classroom, School, Office, Home • Amazon Business $20.39 1 $20.39
ArtCreativity Wooden Surfboard Keychains, Set of 12, Fun Key Chains for Backpack, Purse, Luggage, Great Giveaways for Birthday, Luau, Beach, and Pool Parties, Cool Goodie Bag Fillers for Kids • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
My Side of the Mountain (Puffin Modern Classics) • Amazon Business $3.39 4 $13.56
Amazon Basics Felt Tip Marker Pens - Assorted Color, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5” x 11”, 65 lb / 176 gsm, "Spectrum" 25-Color Assortment, 75 Sheets (80944-01) • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead, Box of 30 • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$719.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$760.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.16

Total project goal

$894.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $894.38

2 Donors

-$869.38

Donations toward project cost

-$738.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$130.41

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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