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Dr. Focht from Philadelphia, PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Sweet and Supportive Start to the School Year

Help me give my students fidget items and prepared teaching staff for a great start to the school year.

  • $315 goal

This project expired on December 3, 2025.

This project expired on December 3, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Help us give our teachers the tools they need to create a focused and calm learning environment! Your donation will provide welcome bags filled with essential classroom items for our amazing teachers and paraprofessionals, but these items are truly for the students.

These bags are designed to equip educators with resources that directly benefit every student in the classroom.

From helping students regulate their emotions to celebrating their successes, these items will ensure our teachers are ready to meet the diverse needs of our learners from day one.

Your generous contribution will help us purchase:

Fidget and Sensory Items: These items are crucial for helping students who need to move or self-regulate to focus on their learning. Teachers can use these tools to create a more inclusive and supportive classroom for all students.

Appreciation Stickers: A simple yet powerful way to build student confidence and encourage positive behavior. These stickers help teachers acknowledge and celebrate student achievements, big and small.

Post-its and "Sign Here" Stickers: By keeping teachers organized and on top of administrative tasks, these supplies allow them to spend more valuable time focusing on what matters most: our students.

Chocolates, Gum, and Drinks: A small treat to help teachers recharge, ensuring they have the energy to give their best to our students every single day.

Thank you for helping us support our teachers so they can, in turn, provide the best possible experience for our students.

Dr. Focht William H Hunter Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Philadelphia, PA 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trident Sugar-Free Chewing Gum Variety Pack Candy, Assorted Flavors, 21 Packs of 14 Pieces (294 Total Pieces) • Amazon Business $23.08 2 $46.16
Post-it Notes, 3 in x 3 in., 18 Sticky Notes Pads, 100 Sheets per Pad, Poptimistic Collection, School Supplies and Office Products, The Original Post-it Note • Amazon Business $17.48 2 $34.96
Mars Minis Milk Chocolate Candy Bars Bulk Variety Pack, 46.86 oz., 150 Pieces (459751) • Quill.com $28.47 1 $28.47
Lacroix Beach Plum Sparkling Seltzer Water, 12 oz., 24/Carton (15021762) • Quill.com $28.34 1 $28.34
Lacroix Guava Flavored Sparkling Seltzer Water, 12 oz., 12 Cans/Pack, 2 Packs/Carton (15021761) • Quill.com $27.44 1 $27.44
Lacroix Black RazZberry Sparkling Seltzer Water, 12 oz., 12/Carton (15021760) • Quill.com $22.85 1 $22.85
MOZACI Fidget Toys, 120 Pack Fidgets Set Stocking Stuffers for Kids Party Favors Autism Sensory Toy Bulk Adults Kids Boys Girls Teens Stress Autistic ADHD Anxiety Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Teling 2000 Pcs/ 20 Packs Sign Here Sign Date Tabs Stickers Colored with Dispenser Arrow Flag Tabs with Dispenser Easy to Post for Notary Books Paper(Elegant Style) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Teacher Stickers 50 Pcs, Vinyl Waterproof Teacher Stickers for Laptop Water Bottles Notebook, Teacher Appreciation Gifts in Bulk • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59
50PCS Paraprofessional Stickers para Sticker Back to School Stickers Teacher Day Sticker Paraprofessional Appreciation Gifts Water Bottle Laptop • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$233.78

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$267.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.17

Total project goal

$314.46

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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