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Ms. Sampson from Pontiac, MI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Are Lit!

Help me give my students a cool class store to reward their hard work and positive behavior.

  • $512 goal

This project expired on April 29, 2025.

This project expired on April 29, 2025.

My Project

My third grade students are very curious about the real world and how things work. Aware of "Sampson Bucks" and the class bank I organized for my previous students, they had so many questions about how adults get money, pay bills...just survived. During this discussion, I asked them if they would be interested in setting up a class banking system and live like a little society, they were very excited, to say the least. Just like the previous year, the class bank has been successful and students are excited for their financial literacy journey.

Students have weekly class jobs that allows them to earn money to be spent in our class store.

They also use the money to pay rent (desk fee), pay for minor class infractions (speeding ticket for running in the class), and are also able to purchase special things like extra computer time. Students also track their expenses and meet with me weekly to make sure our balances match. Since starting, I've been stocking our class store out of pocket and need some assistance in order to keep it going. These items on the list were all requested by the students. They love snacks and school supplies. These items will last us through the majority of the year as students will earn a weekly shopping opportunity in the class store.

Ms. Sampson Great Lakes Academy 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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Pontiac, MI 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

25 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Eduvy Bulk Headphones for Classroom with Microphone, Heavy-Duty School Pack Wired Headphones for Students. Teacher Must Haves Supplies from Elementary to College (12 Pack Black) • Amazon Business $77.99 2 $155.98
Franklin Sports Football - Grip-Rite 100 - Kids Junior Size - Youth Football - Durable Outdoor Rubber Football - Blue / White • Amazon Business $10.03 5 $50.15
TANMIT Gel Pens, 33 Color Gel Pen Fine Point Colored Pen Set with 40% More Ink for Adult Coloring Books, Drawing, Doodling, Scrapbooks Journaling • Amazon Business $6.88 4 $27.52
Frito Lay Ultimate Classic Snacks Package, Variety Assortment of Chips, Cookies, Crackers, & Nuts, (Pack of 40) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $26.91 1 $26.91
120 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack, Pop Sensory Party Favors Set Gifts for Kids Adults Boy Girl Stocking Stuffers Autistic Bulk Goodie Bag Filler Treasure Box Classroom Prizes School • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
Tropicana 100% Juice, 3 flavor, 10 fl oz (Pack of 24) - Pineapple Peach Mango Juice, Fruit Medley, Strawberry Orange Juice • Amazon Business $17.79 1 $17.79
Play-Doh Bulk 42-Pack of 1-Ounce Cans, Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Girls & Boys, Party Favors, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mott's 100% Original Apple Juice, 8 Fl Oz Bottles, 24 Count (4 Packs Of 6), 2 Servings Of Fruit, 100% Fruit Juice, Gluten-free, Caffeine-free, Kosher, Contains No Artificial Colors Or Sweeteners • Amazon Business $15.96 1 $15.96
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
12 Pack A6 Notebook Bulk - 4x6 Brown Kraft Paper Lined Journals for Kids, Coworkers, Office School Supplies (80 Lined Page, 4 x 5.75 in) - 6 Happy Designs • Amazon Business $13.57 1 $13.57
Three Cheers for Girls - Butterfly All-In-1 Sketchbook Set - Girls Diary, Journal, Sketch Book for Kids w/ Pencils, Stickers & More - Drawing Kit for Kids - Unlined Diary for Girls - Kids Sketch Pad • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97

Materials cost

$388.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$434.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.69

Total project goal

$511.27

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