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Mrs. Secondi from Charlotte, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Thirst for Learning and a Need for Water Bottles!

Help me give my students reusable, leak-resistant water bottles to stay hydrated while at school.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Secondi's classroom raised $188

This project is fully funded

My Project

Ever since COVID-19, water fountains around the school are a thing of the past! Students no longer have access to them, however, they make use of our hydration refill station. I have been providing students with unlimited small cups to fill up. However, a tremendous amount of trash is being created, and spills are happening frequently!

I am asking for high-quality, refillable water bottles and a water bottle organization station so my students can have plenty of water to drink throughout the day.

A refillable water bottle will also reduce the amount of trash created with the use of small paper cups. In addition, with these water bottles, students will not miss instruction to take a water break. Research indicates that students remember more and stay focused longer when they are hydrated. In fact, studies have found that drinking water can improve brain function by 15 percent. With these water bottles, my students are sure to be hydrated and focused!

Mrs. Secondi Highland Renaissance Academy Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC 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

60 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Potchen 16 Pieces Aluminum Water Bottles Bulk 25 oz Sports with Snap Lids Lightweight Bike Bottle Reusable Leak Proof Travel for Outdoor Gym Camping Hiking Fishing (Black) • Amazon Business $55.79 1 $55.79
AKALOL Water Bottle Organizer For Cabinet,4 Pack Plastic Clear Stackable Holder Storage,Pantry and Cabinet Organizer,Wine Rack/Drink Storage Stand for Refrigerator,Kitchen,Freezer • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
OXO Good Grips Bottle Brush • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Stickers for Kids, 600Pcs Water Bottle Stickers for Teens, Cute Vinyl Waterproof Aesthetic Scrapbook Halloween Stickers Pack for Laptop Computer, Kawaii Animal Stickers for Boys Girls Adults • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
ANERZA Stickers for Water Bottles, 100 PCS Cute Reusable Waterproof Vsco Vinyl Stickers for Hydroflask Laptop Skateboard, Aesthetic Scrapbook Sticker Packs for Kids Teens Girl, Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Mrs. Meyer's Liquid Dish Soap, Biodegradable Formula, Lemon Verbena, 16 fl. oz • Amazon Business $4.78 1 $4.78

Materials cost

$118.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.15

Total project goal

$187.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $187.69

7 Donors

-$87.28

Donations toward project cost

-$74.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.34

Matching donations from our partners

-$99.53

Match offers toward project cost

-$84.60

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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