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Ms. Mays from Dawson, GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Overcome the Challenge!!

Help me give my students an excellent gift for their hard work in improving their attendance, academics and behavior. I want to give them a reason to keep pushing forward and doing their best.

  • 3 donors
  • $450 still needed

expires Jun 17

  • 3 donors
  • $450 still needed
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My Project

The items that I have requested will help reward the students who are working hard to make sure that they are coming to school, doing their work, and being on their best behavior. Since the beginning of school, I have been tracking my student's attendance, behavior and classwork. I would like to surprise them with mini gift baskets for their hard work. I know that it is a challenge when it comes to improvement. Especially, when it is made so easy to blame others.

We have been learning about accountability and a lot of our students are showing that they are listening and trying their best to make.

Grades are improving; attendance is improving and some of their behavior is getting better. With your help and support I can only imagine the expression on their faces when they see what hard work and overcoming challenges will do for you. Let's end the year strong and brighten some faces.

Ms. Mays Cooper - Carver 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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Dawson, GA 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

459 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ultimate Slime Kit for Girls 10-12 | Perfect Toys for Girls 7-12 Years Old | Complete DIY Slime Making Kit for Kids and Boys | Christmas Party Favors • Amazon Business $22.95 2 $45.90
Jasny 2 Pack Rechargeable Dino Bubble Guns for Kids, LED Light Up Bubbles Machine Blower with 4 Bottles Refill Solution for Toddlers, Summer Wedding Toys Gift • Amazon Business $20.89 2 $41.78
Hamdol Remote Control Car Double Sided 360°Rotating 4WD RC Cars with Headlights 2.4GHz Electric Race Stunt Toy Car Rechargeable Toy Cars for Boys Girls Birthday (Blue) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Champion Sports Rubber Official Basketball, Heavy Duty - Pro-Style Basketballs, Various Sizes - Premium Basketball Equipment, Indoor Outdoor - Physical Education Supplies (Size 7, Orange) • Amazon Business $12.12 2 $24.24
FREE TO FLY Remote Control Car Boys Toys: 360 Flip Rc Cars 2.4Ghz Double-Sided Rotating Stunt Car 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old Kids Girls Outdoor Indoor • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Ring Pop Individually Wrapped Bulk Lollipop Variety Party Pack – 50 Count Suckers w/ Assorted Fruity Flavors - Fun Bulk Candy for Kids - Hard Candy for Party Favors, Birthdays & Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $23.97 1 $23.97
Squishmallows Official Kellytoy 8" Plush Mystery Pack - Styles Will Vary in Surprise Box That Includes Three 8" Plush • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Franklin Sports Grip-Rite Junior Football — Fun Youth-Size Synthetic Leather Football for Kids’ Games • Amazon Business $10.02 2 $20.04
Wgxzyq Teddy Bear Stuffed Animal, 12 inch Teddy Bear Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids Baby Toddlers on Baby Shower (B-Light Brown) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
BIBDOO Furry Heart Shaped Purse for Women Cute Girls Shoulder Bag Crossbody Handbag (Pink) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Sour Punch Twists, 6" Individually Wrapped Soft & Chewy Candy Tub, 4 Fruit Flavors, 62.4 Oz • Amazon Business $14.78 1 $14.78
Takis Fuego 40 pc / 1 oz Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $14.77 1 $14.77
Big Size! 24 Pack Twisty Lollipop, Swirl Lollipop, Rainbow Twist and Swirl Lollipops Individually Wrapped Bulk, Kid's Lollipops Candy for Birthday, Net 17g Mixed Fruit Flavor • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Accutime Marvel Spider-Man Digital Watch for Kids – Durable Plastic Timepiece, LCD Display, Quartz Accuracy, Iconic Spiderman Imagery • Amazon Business $12.83 1 $12.83
Capri Sun 100% Juice Fruit Punch Naturally Flavored Juice Blend, 40 ct Pack, 4 Boxes of 10 Pouches • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Wonka Fun Dip, Assorted Flavor Party Pack, 0.43 Ounce Packets (48 Count) • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Edillas Boys Watch Digital, 7 Colors LED Lights 50M Waterproof Wristwatches for Child Sport Outdoor Multifunctional with Stopwatch/Alarm for Kids Ages 7-15 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hair Bows for Women Girls 8 PCS Hair Ribbon Bow Hair Clips with Long Tails Vintage Hair Accessories for Women • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Juboos Kid's Digital Watch for Boys and Girls, Waterproof LCD Digital Sports Kids Watch with 7 Color LED Lights, Stopwatch, Alarm • Amazon Business $7.88 1 $7.88

Materials cost

$377.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$438.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.43

Total project goal

$516.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $516.18

2 Donors

-$67.12

Donations toward project cost

-$57.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.07

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 $449.06

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