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Ms. May from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safe and Joyful Return to School

Help me give my students a joyful and safe return to the classroom!

  • $204 goal

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My Students

My students are curious, hard-working 6th graders who are excited about learning and have persevered against unprecedented obstacles to continue their education remotely. They are kind, caring, and want to change the world, and I'm so proud of them. All of my students are students of color and many of them come from low-income households.

My Project

My students will be returning to the classroom after a year of learning remotely. Help me make my classroom environment as inviting and safe as possible.

Being able to create a warm, well designed environment that is also germ-free will be crucial.

These 6th graders are not only transitioning back to classroom learning, they are entering middle school for the first time. These materials will help me brighten my bulletin board to display their work and celebrate their accomplishments. The cleaning supplies will help me make sure they are staying healthy while they learn.

Furthermore, the book Cultivating Genius will help me improve my own pedagogical practice to make sure I'm empowering my students.

Ms. May George Washington Carver Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Los Angeles, CA 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

56 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CEWOR 4 Packs Artificial Mini Potted Plants Fake Grey Greenery Eucalyptus Rosemary Boxwood Plastic Centerpiece for Home Office Desk Table Indoor Decor • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy • Amazon Business $25.28 1 $25.28
Black Painted Dots on White Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom, Packaging May Vary, 80 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers, Kids Indoor Activities At Home, Broad Line, 40 Classic Colors • Amazon Business $10.86 1 $10.86
Paper Garland Decorations, Triangle Bunting Garland, Tribe Party Banner (Gold Glitter, Navy Blue, Mint, Gray, Coral) for Wedding Decor, Birthday Party, Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, 10 Feet • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Bordette Scalloped Decorative Border P37304, 2-1/4" x 50', Black, 1 Roll • Amazon Business $3.01 3 $9.03
Schoolgirl Style Simply Stylish Boho Rainbows Straight Borders—12-Piece Bulletin Board Border Strips With Polka Dots and Hearts, Classroom or Homeschool Decor (3' x 3"") (108443) • Amazon Business $3.99 2 $7.98
Gorilla Tough & Clear Double Sided Mounting Tape, 1" x 60", Clear, (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $5.83 1 $5.83
Schoolgirl Style Simply Stylish Boho Rainbows Straight Borders—12-Piece Bulletin Board Border Strips With Polka Dots and Hearts, Classroom or Homeschool Decor (3' x 3"") (108443) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$129.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$172.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.52

Total project goal

$203.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $203.47

1 Donor

-$101.74

Donations toward project cost

-$86.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.26

match offer

-$101.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$86.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.26

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 $0.00

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