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Mrs. Briggs from Charlotte, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nutrition for the Mind, Body and Soul!

My students need healthier snack options and soft cushions for learning!

  • $499 goal

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My Students

I teach a group of 20-25 students with and without disabilities in a large, urban school district in NC. Due to the severe budget cuts our district is facing, many basic and supplemental materials to reach all students becomes hard to supply as a teacher.

My students come from a neighborhood that has a high poverty rate.

. The safest place for our students is at our school. Each day, we shower and nurture the students with love. We also boost their confidence and set high expectations for them. Our goal is to make them college and career ready. For most of them, they will be the first one in their family to attend college.

My Project

The students I teach come to school with a positive attitude about learning.

They are exciting and eager to learn and help others to learn.

Our school is located in a large metropolitan city in NC. We are a large school with a wide range of ethnicities and cultural diversity.

There is nothing worse than being hungry and you're still trying to focus on the teacher. Students need to have access to snacks. The students I teach eat lunch during various hours of the day. Some eat almost 4-5 hours before dismissal, it is important that they receive additional nourishment. The snacks that have been requested are, or will be, portion controlled to stay within the recommended daily allowance for kids. Having the snacks will also provide additional support for parents who may have difficulty purchasing additional items. The candy items requested will be given to students as behavior awards and put into the treasure box.

I have also request soft cushions sets for students. My classroom is very small and we have a rug but some students will not be able to sit on the rug. The soft cushions will allow flexible seating without having to sit on the cold hardwood floors. The pencil sharpeners will be an easier way for students to begin working without having to stand over a trash can.

All cleaning supplies including the broom and Lysol wipes are to ensure students are learning in a clean environment. Many times students sneeze and are even made to come to school sick, having these materials will allow me to disinfect the classroom daily and in between lessons to ensure that germs are kept to a minimal.

Mrs. Briggs Dorothy J Vaughn Academy of Technology Grades PreK-2

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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Charlotte, NC View local requests

More than half 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

20 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DD370X - Soft Seats - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $56.99 3 $170.97
X-ACTO School Pro 1670 Electric Pencil Sharpener • Quill.com $45.04 1 $45.04
Smartfood Delight White Cheddar Popcorn, 32 Count • Quill.com $21.84 1 $21.84
Mr. Clean Angle Broom with Clip On Dust Pan • Quill.com $10.87 2 $21.74
TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists, 105 Count, 33.3 oz • Quill.com $6.79 3 $20.37
Royal P10 Electric Pencil Sharpener • Quill.com $19.54 1 $19.54
Hershey Snack Size Assortment, 20.3 Oz (209-00315) • Quill.com $15.29 1 $15.29
Nestle Party Favorites Candy Assortment, 3lb. Bag • Quill.com $11.04 1 $11.04
Maruchan Chicken Soup, 2.25 oz. Packs, 12 Packs/Box • Quill.com $8.49 1 $8.49
Rice Krispies Treats Minis, 50/Box • Quill.com $7.64 1 $7.64
Snyders Old Fashioned Mini Pretzel Canister, 32 oz • Quill.com $7.64 1 $7.64
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom Scent, 35 Wipes/Canister, 3 Canisters/Pack (82159) • Quill.com $6.54 1 $6.54
Lysol All-Purpose Cleaner, Spray, Lemon Breeze, 32 oz. (75352) • Quill.com $4.24 1 $4.24

Materials cost

$360.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.81

Total project goal

$498.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.71

4 Donors

-$218.98

Donations toward project cost

-$199.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$264.02

Match offers toward project cost

-$224.42

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.70

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