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Ms. Melanie from Las Vegas, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Attendance Incentive Initiative: Empowering Students for Success

Help me give my students motivation to come to school and reach their goals through interventions and incentives!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Melanie's classroom raised $423

This project is fully funded

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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

The specific items we’re requesting are essential for addressing chronic absenteeism and improving students' learning experiences. Motivational rewards, such as recognition awards will provide positive reinforcement for regular attendance, encouraging students to stay committed to their education.

Our primary goals for this project are to significantly reduce chronic absenteeism, boost student engagement, improve academic outcomes, and foster a supportive school environment.

By implementing an effective incentive system and providing necessary support, we aim to create a more stable and motivating learning environment. This, in turn, will lead to better academic performance and a more inclusive and encouraging atmosphere for all students.

Our students are special due to their diverse backgrounds, unique talents, and remarkable resilience. They come from a range of cultural and socioeconomic contexts, bringing a wealth of perspectives to the classroom. Despite facing various challenges, they demonstrate incredible perseverance and curiosity. Their unique skills and strong sense of community enrich our school environment, and by recognizing and nurturing these qualities, we aim to create a supportive atmosphere where every student feels valued and motivated to attend school regularly and achieve their full potential.

Ms. Melanie Whitney 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.

Las Vegas, NV 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

400 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
109 PCS Premium Party Favors Toys for Kids,Assortment Mini Pop Fidget it Toys for All Ages Kids,Classroom Prizes,Treasure Chest, Prize Box Toys, Goody Bag Fillers,Carnival Prizes for Boys Girls 4-10 • Amazon Business $20.99 3 $62.97
Stress Balls, Squishy Squeeze Balls Bulk, Small Sensory Balls, ADHD Stress Relief for Adults , Classroom Prizes, Party Favors, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers (35) • Amazon Business $18.99 3 $56.97
BagDream Kraft Paper Bags 100Pcs 5.25x3x8 Inches Small Paper Gift Bags with Handles Wedding Party Favor Bags Shopping Retail Merchandise Bags Navy Blue Gift Bags Paper Sacks Bulk • Amazon Business $24.29 2 $48.58
108 PCS Mini Pop Keychain Fidget Toys,3 Shape Pop Fidget Toys Its Party Favors Kids Toys Fidgets Packs Sensory Toys Stress Toys Party Gift,Push Mini Pop Keychain Bulk • Amazon Business $22.98 2 $45.96
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.39 3 $43.17
Giraffe Manufacturing 75 Piece Assortment of Small and Large Glitter Slappy Hands Treasure Box - Kids Party Favors, Sticky Hands, Bulk Toys for kids. • Amazon Business $8.69 3 $26.07
Pokemon Center 110 Bulk Collectible Pokemon Cards Party Favors • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Apakkai 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
100 Pcs Stitch Stickers,Waterproof Lilo & Stitch Stickers for Water Bottles, Laptop,Bumper,Computer,Phone,Helmet,Vinyl Reusable Stickers and Decals Kids Teens Gift • Amazon Business $4.98 2 $9.96

Materials cost

$324.65

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$359.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.44

Total project goal

$422.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$422.96

1 Donor

-$211.48

Donations toward project cost

-$179.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.72

match offer

-$211.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$179.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.72

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$0.00

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