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Mrs. Modlin from Kinston, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Modlin's classroom raised $347

Teaching Responsibility Through Classroom Stewardship

Help me give my students tools to build responsibility, independence, and pride in caring for their classroom.

Mrs. Modlin Northwest Elementary School

Kinston, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

A clean, organized classroom helps students feel calm, focused, and ready to learn. As a fourth-grade teacher, I want my students to understand that taking care of their learning environment is part of being a responsible member of our classroom community. Small accidents happen every day—snack crumbs, spilled supplies, craft messes, or muddy footprints. Having a cordless rechargeable vacuum, handheld vacuum, disinfecting wipes, and other easy-to-use cleaning tools will allow students to quickly take care of these everyday messes.

Instead of waiting for someone else to clean up, they will learn responsibility, independence, and pride in caring for a shared space.

These simple tools will help us spend less time distracted by messes and more time focused on learning. Just as importantly, they will teach valuable life skills that extend far beyond fourth grade—showing students that every member of a community can make a positive contribution. Your support will help create a classroom where students learn not only reading, writing, and math, but also respect, responsibility, and stewardship.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

50 students impacted 1 donor

Project tagged as

Kinston, NC
Grades 3-5
Early Development
Social Emotional Learning
Traditional School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Modlin Northwest 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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kinston, NC 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Eureka Lightweight Powerful Upright Vacuum Cleaner for Carpet and Hard Floor, PowerSpeed, New Model,Blue,black/New Model • Amazon Business $84.69 1 $84.69

Black+Decker, Dustbuster AdvancedClean Handheld Vacuum Cordless, Compact Home and Car Vacuum with Crevice Tool, Rotating Nozzle and Charging Station • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99

ClearSpace Clear Plastic Storage Bins – Pantry Organizers & Storage Containers, Cabinet Organizer - Home Organization Must Haves for Kitchen, Laundry Room, Office, Closet, Garage & Freezer • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99

Timoxi Large Cleaning Caddy Bag Built-in Sturdy Support Board, Cleaning Organizer with Detachable Divider, Cleaning Supply Tote with Adjustable Shoulder Strap&Waist Belt for Cleaners & Housekeeper • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

S&T INC. 50 Pack Microfiber Cleaning Cloth with Box, Bulk Towels for Home, Reusable Microfiber Towels for Cars, Cleaning Rags, Blue Color Will Vary, 190gsm, 11.8 Inches x 11.8 Inches, 50 Count • Amazon Business $23.65 1 $23.65

Schneider Clear Vinyl Exam Gloves, Latex-Free, Disposable Medical Gloves, Cleaning Gloves, Food Safe, Powder-Free, 4 mil • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost			$242.30
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$18.90
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.63
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$294.83
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$52.03
Total project goal			$346.86
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$346.86
1 Donor			-$346.86
Donations toward project cost			-$294.83
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$52.03
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Teaching Responsibility Through Classroom Stewardship

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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