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This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Thornton from Atlanta, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Thornton's Reading Rainbow!

Help me give my students the materials/resources they need to be successful. The reading and writing resources I selected will help my students build their skills while having fun.

  • $452 goal

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My Project

Hello! My name is Ms. Thornton and this is my second year teaching in the inner city of Atlanta! While teaching is my passion, and all I ever want to do daily is to improve my craft, I stand in the need of some HELP!

Being a new teacher, I am slowly building my resources in the classroom.

I see the need to have supplemental activities to help bridge the gap especially in literacy. 98% of students in my school are on reduced/free lunch. My school is their safe haven, and I want to make sure I am equipped to provide them a learning environment where they can be productive and get hands on experiences with learning materials.

If you could be so kind to help donate and to help me build my resources so not only will I impact my students this year, but also impact the future students I will encounter.

Ms. Thornton Barack & Michelle Obama Academy 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.

More about Ms. Thornton

Atlanta, 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

16 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (2138424) • Quill.com $37.99 3 $113.97
Lakeshore Medium Self-Adhesive Nameplate Sleeves (4" x 12 1/4") - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
30 Pieces School Privacy Boards Bulk for Student Colored Desk Trifold Divider Panels Privacy Cardboard Partition Folders for School Student Teacher Desks, 15.8 x 13.4 x 11.81 Inches (Stylish Style) • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Lakeshore English Language Development Reading Comprehension Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore English Language Development Writing Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Little Black Boy: Oh, the Things You Will Do! • Amazon Business $11.60 1 $11.60
Little Black Girl: Oh, the Things You Can Do! • Amazon Business $11.40 1 $11.40
James and the Giant Peach • Amazon Business $8.27 1 $8.27

Materials cost

$326.19

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$22.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$383.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.69

Total project goal

$451.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$451.28

9 Donors

-$443.19

Donations toward project cost

-$383.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.09

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$0.00

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