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Ms. Turnquest from Houston, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Virtual Summer School

Help me give my students books and materials for a successful summer school experience despite their lack of technology.

  • $620 goal

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My Students

My students are determined hard-workers. Despite the current pandemic we are all going through, they are still committed to learning. The majority of my students come from low-income households and are not able to use the online learning platforms provided for them. However, my students are still eager to send photos of work they have done in physical packets and other paper-based activities that I've been able to provide. They want to stay on top of their learning.

My Project

Many of my students lack technology or have to share it amongst their siblings. Their parents work long hours and simply do not have resources for learning at home. The students attending summer school truly need that extra push to succeed in the next grade level. Summer School normally allows the opportunity for intense one on one instruction, but this year's online version creates an obstacle for many of my kids. These books and materials will allow me to have a physical reference to teach from. I will be able to provide lessons over the phone, through text message, and many other outlets knowing that the students have the books available. I will give my students care packages including the same resources so that we are all able to learn together. This will give parents more flexibility by allowing students to work independently and increase the amount of students able to benefit from summer school.

Ms. Turnquest Whidby 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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Houston, TX 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Holes (Holes Series) • Amazon Business $7.55 24 $181.20
Fourth Grade Rats • Amazon Business $5.99 24 $143.76
National Geographic Readers: Great Migrations Whales • Amazon Business $3.99 24 $95.76
AmazonBasics Wide Ruled Composition Notebook, 100 Sheet, Marble Black, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $17.20 2 $34.40
BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencil, Medium Point (0.7 mm), 40-Count • Amazon Business $9.60 2 $19.20
Aneco 24 Pack Non-Woven Party Bags Treat Tote Bags with Handles Rainbow Color Party Favors Bag 8 by 8 Inches, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69

Materials cost

$489.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$526.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.89

Total project goal

$619.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $619.24

6 Donors

-$360.20

Donations toward project cost

-$313.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.53

match offer

-$250.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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