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Ms. Hawkins from Washington, DC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Open Sesame! First Time Middle Schoolers Need Locks for Lockers!

Help me give my students 4 digit combination locks so that they can easily open their lockers as first time middle schoolers.

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My Students

As a teacher of all girls in Southeast, Washington, DC, my students face several challenges outside of the classroom, including poverty and excessive violence in the community. However, when you walk into my classroom, you see sisterhood, leadership, and collaborative work. My students are full of energy, personality, and eager to learn each day.

My girls are driven by purpose and challenges; they are motivated by their experiences and strive to exceed all limitations society has set for their lives.

My girls are learning the power of solidarity and leadership. They are learning the power in literacy, writing, and public speaking. They are resilient, ambitious, and hard working. They rise to the occasion and overcome academic, social, and familial obstacles on a daily basis.

My Project

Our 7th grade students are experiencing middle school for the first time in the building this year because their last year of in person learning was elementary. Our girls are eager to learn high school readiness skills including, organizational skills, time management, and smooth hallway transitions.

To support our girls with this transition from elementary to middle school, we are asking for 4 digit combination locks for them to use on their lockers to keep their materials safe during the school day.

These locks will also help our girls get in and out of their lockers quickly and safely with social distancing requirements being met. These locks will also prepare students for high school, college, and career readiness as they become accustomed to using combination locks to access their materials throughout the school day.

Ms. Hawkins Excel Academy 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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hedume 4 Pack Combination Lock 4 Digit Padlock, for Gym, Sports, School & Employee Locker, Outdoor, Fence, Hasp and Storage(4 Color) • Amazon Business $13.98 13 $181.74

Materials cost

$181.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$225.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.77

Total project goal

$265.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $265.14

1 Donor

-$132.56

Donations toward project cost

-$112.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.88

match offer

-$132.58

Match offer toward project cost

-$112.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.89

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 $0.00

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