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Mrs. McCray from Forest, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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What Do You Know, Poe?

Help me give my students materials for a classroom transformation all about Edgar Allan Poe!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McCray's classroom raised $277

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My Project

My students are completely aware that Edgar Allan Poe is my favorite author. Over the years, he has actually become a classroom mascot of sorts for my students. I was recently able to visit The Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia for my birthday. I had a wonderful time, and I was able to share photos to tell my students all about it. While arranging a field trip to visit the museum is not possible at this time, I had an idea to do the next best thing. I would like to transform my classroom into a space Poe would love. I have many fun and creative ideas to keep students engaged with this transformation, and I hope you will consider supporting this project! Thank you for your consideration!

Mrs. McCray Jefferson Forest High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
H79002 Edgar Allan Poe Cardboard Cutout Standee • Amazon Business $55.00 1 $55.00
Funko Pop! Icons: Edgar Allan Poe w/Skull • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Edgar Allan Poe Literature Gifts Edgar Allan Poe Quote All That We See Or Seem is But A Dream Throw Pillow, 16x16, Multicolor • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sticker Jigsaw: The Edgar Allan Poe Collection • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Re-Marks Edgar Allan Poe Literary Jigsaw Puzzle, Fun 1000-Piece Puzzle for All Ages • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Magnetic Poetry - Edgar Allan Poet Kit - Words for Refrigerator - Write Poems and Letters on The Fridge - Made in The USA • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Edgar Allan Poe Gothic Wall Art 11x14 - The Raven Goth Room Decor for Women - Shabby chic Bedroom, Living Room Decor - Wicca, Witch, Occult, Crow, Roses, Picture Poster - Black magic Gifts - UNFRAMED • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Poe for Your Problems: Uncommon Advice from History's Least Likely Self-Help Guru • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
97 Decor Dark Academia Room Decor - Gothic Home Decor, Moody Halloween Decor, Dark Academia Aesthetic Pictures, Creepy Posters Goth Art Prints, Edgy Witchy Gallery Wall Art for Bedroom (UNFRAMED) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
The Edgar Allan Poe WORDSEARCH Puzzle Book for True Fans • Amazon Business $9.50 1 $9.50
Edgar Allan Poe Stickers Aesthetics Edgar Allan Poe Poster Waterproof Decal Vinyl Stickers Pack for Water Bottle Stickers Laptop Stickers Luggage Stickers Guitar Stickers for Kids Adult Teens • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$202.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$235.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.54

Total project goal

$276.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $276.92

1 Donor

-$276.92

Donations toward project cost

-$235.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.54

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