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Mrs. Jutras from Warwick, RI is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Balancing Act

My students need a compact precision scale for our chemistry class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Jutras's classroom raised $404

This project is fully funded

My 11th grade students need you to believe that they are worth it. This request is both basic and simple - a scale to help us do experiments. However, your help in making this item available for their use sends a strong message. Too often, they see others receive support and resources while they struggle at home and at school just to get by.

In these economic times, our school is making difficult decisions. In science, this means that only students in the advanced placement and honors level classes will be adequately supplied. My students, who often struggle academically, are craving meaningful learning opportunities, but are left with only books and lectures.

What better way to make a difference this year than to inspire my students with fun and relevant labs that can only be possible with simple tools like a precision balance. Without your help, my students are destined to be left behind - and for us, this means a real risk that they will drop out.

Send a message this "Back to School" season that my students are a valuable investment. I assure you that seeing their learning and joy of practical chemistry is well worth it.

Mrs. Jutras Toll Gate High School Grades 9-12 Warwick, RI View local requests

More than a third 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Valor™ 3000 Xtreme Compact Precision Scale 6000 x 1g • Frey Scientific, Inc. $289.00 1 $289.00

Materials cost

$289.00

Vendor shipping charges

$28.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$331.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.71

Total project goal

$403.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$403.95

8 Donors

-$403.95

Donations toward project cost

-$331.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.71

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$0.00

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