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Mrs. Bates from Sioux Falls, SD is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Jump Start to a New Year!

Help me give my students a great start to a new school year with candy, lotion, air dry clay, snacks, hair ties, and more.

  • 1 donor
  • $335 still needed

expires Dec 06

  • 1 donor
  • $335 still needed
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Mrs. Bates George McGovern Middle School
Sioux Falls, SD Grades 6-8

My Project

As a teacher, I’ve learned that it’s often the little things that make the biggest difference during the school day. I keep snacks available for students who need them, and I also provide simple classroom essentials that help our days run smoothly. Extra ponytail holders are especially helpful during science labs when students need to have their hair pulled back to work safely. Room fresheners help keep our classroom feeling clean and welcoming after long days with lots of students coming in and out. Lotion helps with keeping hands moisturized when washing lots of lab equipment and our hands during cold and flu season!

These aren’t fancy items, but they are things my students use regularly and truly.

Your support helps me create a classroom that is comfortable, safe, and ready for learning every day. Thank you for supporting my students and our classroom!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

135 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Bates George McGovern Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Sioux Falls, SD View local requests

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

135 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hempz Triple Moisture Herbal Whipped Body Crème Lotion Moisturizer, 17 Fl Oz (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $33.42 1 $33.42
Sour Punch Twists Straw Twists Bulk Pack | 200 Individually Wrapped Candy Sticks in Reusable Plastic Tub | Chewy Sour Candy Variety Pack in 4 Assorted Flavors, Assorted,Blue • Amazon Business $29.50 1 $29.50
ORBIT Peppermint, Spearmint, & Wintermint Assorted Sugar Free Chewing Gum Bulk Pack, 13.4 oz 200-Piece Bag • Amazon Business $25.21 1 $25.21
Black Forest, Stretch Island, Fruit Strips, Cherry, Apple, Raspberry, Grape, Strawberry, and Apricot, Zero Grams Added Sugar Non-GMO, 48 ct • Amazon Business $24.82 1 $24.82
Slim Jim Smoked Jerky Snack Sticks, Original Flavor, 0.28 oz., 26-ct • Amazon Business $7.42 3 $22.26
Snyder's of Hanover Variety Pack Pretzels, 20 Count 0.92 Oz • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
ESSENSON Air Dry Clay 125 Colors, Modeling Clay for Kids, DIY Molding Magic Clay, Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $21.24 1 $21.24
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Value Pack, 4-Flavor Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $18.68 1 $18.68
Command Large Decorative Hooks, 5 lb., 4/Pack (17083-4ES) • Quill.com $16.42 1 $16.42
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $16.13 1 $16.13
Febreze Bathroom Air Freshener, Odor-Fighting, Plug in Alternative, White, Air Fresheners for Small Spaces in Home, Bathroom, Kitchen, & Closet, Pet & Litter Box Odor Fighter, Gain Original Scent, 4ct • Amazon Business $13.28 1 $13.28
Shappy 50 Pcs Zip Ties Heavy Duty Strong Large Cable Wire Ties Zip Industrial Sturdy Wire, Awnings Tying Branches Bundling of Crops Fixed Water Pipes(16 Inch,White) • Amazon Business $6.25 2 $12.50
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs | 2 Cookies Per Pack, Individually Wrapped • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
homyfort 35 Large Pockets Over the Door Shoe Organizer, Extra Sturdy Oxford Fabric Hanging Shoe Rack for Door Closet, Wall Mesh Shoe Storage Holder for Mens Women Shoes (Grey) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Command 20 lb X-Large Picture Hanging Strips, 16 Pairs White Command Strips Heavy Duty Picture Hanger • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
EAONE Clear Elastic Hair Rubber Bands, 1500pcs No Damage Mini Hair Ties Small Tiny Ponytail Holder, Hairstyling Accessories for Women Girls, 20mm in Diameter and 2mm in Width • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
SYGY Hair Tie, 100PCS Hair Ties for Thick Thin Hair, Seamless Cotton Hair Bands, No Damage for Women, Soft Hair Accessories Ponytail Holders, Brown Color | Cotton Hair Tie for Women, Soft Hair Accessories Ponytail Holders, Brown Color • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mott's Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks, Made with Real Fruit Puree (40 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
Hygloss 100 Pcs Magnetic Dots with Adhesive Backing – 3/4-Inch Round Sticky Magnet Dots – Small Magnets for Crafts – Thin Flat Circle Magnetic Stickers for Fridge, Classroom, Whiteboard, Pictures • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$317.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$369.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.18

Total project goal

$434.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $434.53

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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 $334.53

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