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Ms. Thomas from Philadelphia, PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Writing Is Our Super Power!

My students need a comfortable area, as well as supplies such as Big Joe chairs, hand sanitizer, and pencils for a productive writing class!

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My Students

I love my students! As a teacher in a low-income area, students face so many challenges day in and day out. Reading and Writing are definitely high on the challenge list.

I believe that if students are put into a comfortable and nurturing environment, it may help learning become just a tad bit easier and exciting!

This is our FUTURE!!! These young ladies and gentlemen are willing to learn, we just need your help in making this happen! Thank you!!!!!

My Project

My students will now have the chance to relax their minds, and write in comfort in their new classroom! This is a way to get their brains turning as they write new, and creative narratives, fiction, poetry, and many other genres of writing. One of the major struggles that I notice day in and day out, is students inability to sit at a desk all day, work super hard, and do their very best. As an adult this is a struggle for me, and I would love to be able to switch things up!

The bean bag chairs will be used as an alternative place to write essays, stories, and poetry.

Students will have the chance to earn this incentive in order to get in "the zone" as some of them say to me! The lamps will be used to change the setting and help their minds travel to a "different" place. Many of my students suffer from different learning struggles, and a few of them are sensitive to the light after a while. I want to give my students a chance to create their most brilliant writing in the most comfortable place possible.

I have also asked for pens, pencils, and notebooks to keep them with the proper materials throughout the year. Writer's Workshop requires a lot of materials with writing outlines, and multiple drafts. Materials can go very quickly.

I would love to give every student the same opportunity to be successful in writing. Students will have the chance to go from a normal desk situation, to experience a more at home feel in the writing center.We hope you can help! No donation is too small!

Ms. Thomas Mastery Charter School - Harrity 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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More than three‑quarters 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

140 students impacted 19donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Roma Lounge Chair, Radiant Orchid • Amazon Business $45.00 1 $45.00
PURELL Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer - 2L Pump Bottle, Original - 2 pack • Amazon Business $22.38 2 $44.76
Big Joe Roma Bean Bag Chair, Spicy Lime • Amazon Business $40.24 1 $40.24
Staples Yellow Pencils, No. 2, Soft, 72/Pk • Staples Advantage $7.99 5 $39.95
Big Joe Dorm Chair, Radiant Orchid • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
Kleenex Everyday Facial Tissues, 210 ct, (Pack of 18). Designs May Vary • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Light Accents Medusa Silver Floor Lamp with Multicolor Acrylic Shades • Amazon Business $38.50 1 $38.50
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Chartreuse Polka Dot • Amazon Business $37.98 1 $37.98
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Candy Pink Polka Dot • Amazon Business $37.90 1 $37.90
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Lavender Polka Dot • Amazon Business $35.02 1 $35.02
Big Joe Lumin SmartMax Fabric Chair, Blue Sapphire • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
Big Joe Duo Chair, Zebra • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
Expo Magnetic Markers with Eraser, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 8/Pk • Staples Advantage $14.99 2 $29.98
BIC Round Stic Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0 mm, Black Ink, 60/Bx • Staples Advantage $5.99 5 $29.95
Big Joe Dorm Chair, Flaming Red • Amazon Business $29.88 1 $29.88
Expo Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser, Chisel Tip, Black, 4/Pk • Staples Advantage $6.99 4 $27.96
Staples Filler Paper, College Ruled, 8 1/2" x 11", 400 Sheets • Staples Advantage $5.42 5 $27.10
Expo Magnetic Markers with Eraser, 8/Pk • Staples Advantage $11.99 2 $23.98
Quilted Northern 3-PLY Ultra Facial Tissue (16 Cube Boxes) • Amazon Business $20.15 1 $20.15
BIC Round Stic Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0 mm, Blue Ink / Blue Barrel, 60/Pk • Staples Advantage $5.99 3 $17.97

Materials cost

$674.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$714.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.07

Total project goal

$840.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $840.49

14 Donors

-$570.00

Donations toward project cost

-$484.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.50

match offer

-$270.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$229.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.57

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