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Mr. Holloway from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Volta Towards A Better Future

Help me give my students the materials needed to be successful in my class.

  • $640 goal

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My Students

Despite its name, middle school is never interrogated with the interest of college as a "liminal space" for a child's growth and development. It's often washed over and diminished in our reflections about our school experience as a "hoop-to-jump" in order to get into the serious business of high school.

My students are playful, good-hearted and full of life, w and they demonstrate bravery by bringing that energy to school while surviving the streets of North Philadelphia.

Every single day, my students remind me about how dangerous that assumption that "middle school is unimportant" is and that the inherent desire to learn exists in every student, every step of the way.

I am a new teacher in North Philadelphia and I teach ELA and Social Studies for 8th graders.

On paper, it is my "job" to lead students to the tune of a standardized curriculum, but I share a different imagination that has been co-created with my students and mentors alike. It is our responsibility as a society to nurture and encourage our student's curiosity in the face of discouraging environments and low expectations and as an educator, I take full responsibility to be the conduit for hope for them.

My Project

I am a very new teacher and upon entering the classroom I recognized that there are not a lot of available materials to ensure the success of my students. The folders will be used in order to hold them accountable for their reading and writing assignments. The big easel will be used for community guidelines and graphic organizers in order to process and understand content. Other materials such as the construction, glue, scissors are going to be used for art and crafts projects, namely so that they can have control as to represent key facts and details in social studies.

By donating to this project, you are not only helping my students have the materials to succeed but you are also giving them the opportunity to demonstrate ownership of their learning.

There are so many places in this world that are hostile to children and I want to make sure that my students to carve out their own havens-- starting in my classroom.

Mr. Holloway Thurgood Marshall Elementary School 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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Philadelphia, PA 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

60 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 6 Pads (559VAD6PK), Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power • Amazon Business $90.04 1 $90.04
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, Back to School Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $36.49 1 $36.49
First Aid Kit Hard Red Case 326 Pieces Exceeds OSHA and ANSI Guidelines 100 People - Office, Home, Car, School, Emergency, Survival, Camping, Hunting, and Sports • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Construction Paper Pack, 10 Assorted Colors, 12" x 18", 300 Sheets, Heavyweight Construction Paper, Crafts, Art, Kids Art, Painting, Coloring, Drawing, Creating, Arts and Crafts (Item # BIGSMART) • Amazon Business $33.50 1 $33.50
Hammermill Paper, Copy Paper, 8.5 x 11 Paper, Letter Size, 20lb Paper, 92 Bright, 8 Ream Case / 4,000 Sheets (113640C) Acid Free Paper • Amazon Business $27.19 1 $27.19
Expo 1920940 Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 36 Count, Black • Amazon Business $26.04 1 $26.04
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Two Pocket Portfolio Folders, 50-Pack, Blue, Letter Size Paper Folders, by Better Office Products, 50 Pieces, Blue • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Scissors Bulk 20-Pack, Taotree 8" Multipurpose Scissors, Soft Comfort-Grip Handles Stainless Steel Sharp Scissors for School Office Home, High/Middle School Classroom Class Scissors Supplies • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Oceanstar RB1408 Bamboo Recipe Box with Divider, Natural • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
Bostitch Personal Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue (EPS4-BLUE) • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
Officemate Large Incline Sorter, 8 Compartment, Wire, 8.5 x 10.375 x 12.625 Inches, Black (25212) • Amazon Business $14.82 1 $14.82
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes, 120 tissues per Box • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Favourde 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (Blue, 1.97 x 1.97 Inch) • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
AmazonBasics Purple Washable School Glue Sticks, Dries Clear, 0.24-oz Stick,60-Pack • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Blue Summit Supplies 25 Two Pocket Folders, Designed for Office and Classroom Use, Orange, 25 Pack Colored 2 Pocket Folders • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Smead Cascading Wall Organizer, 6 Pockets, Letter Size, Gray/Bright Pockets (92060) • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
AmazonBasics Wide Ruled Loose Leaf Filler Paper, 100 Sheet, 10.5 x 8 Inch, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48
700 Paper Clips,Medium and Jumbo Size,Paperclips for Office School and Personal Use(28 mm,33mm,50 mm) (Silver) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Pendaflex File Folders, Letter Size, 8-1/2" x 11", Classic Manila, 1/3-Cut Tabs in Left, Right, Center Positions, 100 Per Box (65213) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Yellow Highlighters, Shuttle Art 30 Pack Highlighters Bright Colors, Chisel Tip Dry-Quickly Non-Toxic Highlighter markers for Adults Kids Highlighting in Home School Office • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Bostitch Office HP12 3 Hole Punch, 12 Sheet Capacity, Metal • Amazon Business $8.19 1 $8.19
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 75 Count Each (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
AmazonBasics Classic Lined Notebook - Ruled • Amazon Business $6.85 1 $6.85
Wall Calendar 2020 Monthly Overview with Julian Date, 2020 Yearly Planner with Wire Bound Hanger, 12 Monthes Academic Desktop for Office and Family,11.5 × 15 inches • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$506.11

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$543.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.95

Total project goal

$639.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $639.65

4 Donors

-$214.00

Donations toward project cost

-$181.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.10

match offer

-$425.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$361.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.85

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