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Mrs. Helferstay from Wilmer, AL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Helferstay's classroom raised $1,197

Attendance is the Key to Success!

Help me give my students rewards for having weekly and monthly perfect attendance!

This project is fully funded

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Mrs. Helferstay Wilmer Elementary School
Wilmer, AL Grades PreK-2

My Project

Our school is working on chronic absenteeism so that each and every student can reach their full potential in the classroom! In my own classroom, I have several students who have chronic absenteeism. This affects their growth in academics, social, and behavior. I do attendance check-ins with students to show we care about them and want them here at school to succeed!

These incentives and rewards will be earned by students when they are on time, all day every day!

Students will receive incentives for weekly attendance, monthly attendance, and quarterly attendance. By recognizing good and improved attendance is a way to show attendance that attendance matters.By building great attendance habitats will help our students' future success!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

36 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Helferstay Wilmer Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Wilmer, AL View local requests

More than half 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

36 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
72 Pieces LCD Writing Tablet 8.5 Inch Colorful Reusable Scribbler Doodle Board Screen Drawing Pad Erasable Painting Pads Educational Toy for Age 3-8 Kids Girls Boys Toddlers Students School Class • Amazon Business $120.99 1 $120.99
Kinetic Sand, 12-Pack Castle Containers (Amazon Exclusive), Multi-Color Play Sand for Party Favors, Goodie Bags, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $23.46 4 $93.84
Squishmallows 5-Inch 10-Pack Plush - Diane Bigfoot, Giles Grasshopper, Maritza Cactus, Nico Axolotl, Rachel Mushroom, and More - Ultrasoft Official Kelly Toy Plush - Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $41.05 2 $82.10
Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kids - (Pack of 12) Backpack Keychain Clip Drawing Boards, Erasable Doodle Sketch and Writing Pad for Boys and Girls, Birthday Party Favor and Goodie Bag Filler • Amazon Business $17.81 4 $71.24
PROLOSO 15-Pack LED Light Up Flashing UFO Spinning Tops with Gyroscope Novelty Bulk Toys Party Favors • Amazon Business $14.95 4 $59.80
JoyCat Invisible Ink Pen with Spy Game Notebooks, Upgraded Spy Invisible Ink Pen with UV Light Magic Marker for Secret Message,Party Favors,Stocking Stuffers for Kids Boys Girls (Bulk Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
FUN LITTLE TOYS Mini Animals Building Blocks Sets for Goodie Bags, Prizes, Birthday Gifts, Party Favors for Kids 12 Boxes • Amazon Business $19.19 2 $38.38
Baaxxango 24 Pcs Wind Up Toys Assorted Animals Bulk Flipping Walking Jumping Clockwork Toy, Wind Up Animal Party Favors Toy for Birthday Birthday Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Treasure Box • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Squishville by Original Squishmallows What’s Cookin’ Squad - 12 Fan-Favorite 2-Inch Squishmallows Plush Including Carl, Floyd, Dash, Austin, and More - Toys for Kids - Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
SCIONE Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12, 24pack LED Light Up Bracelets Pinata Goodie Bag Stuffers Glow in The Dark Party Supplies Return Gifts for Kids Birthday Halloween Christmas Party • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
FUN LITTLE TOYS Party Favors for Kids, Mini Animals Building Blocks Sets for Goodie Bags, Prizes, Birthday Gifts, 12 Boxes • Amazon Business $16.55 2 $33.10
Seajan 48 Pcs Scratch Note Pads for Kids Rainbow Scratch Paper Scratch Off Notebooks Color Scratch Art Crafts Drawing Paper for Kids Girls Boys Birthday Christmas Party Gift Project Kit Supplies • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
9 Pcs LED Light Hair Scrunchies Satin Elastic Bands Ties Ropes - 3 Colors Light Modes, Soft Cute Silk Scrunchy Hair Accessories for Women Girls Halloween Christmas Glow in The Dark Party Supplies • Amazon Business $12.33 2 $24.66
favide 22 Pack 0.5mm 6-in-1 Multicolor Ballpoint Pen,6-Color Retractable Ballpoint Pens for Office School Supplies Students Children Gift,Kids Party Favors • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
Ring Pop Individually Wrapped Bulk Lollipop Variety Party Pack – 20 Count Lollipop Suckers w/ Assorted Fruity Flavors - Fun Candy Bulk for Birthdays & Celebrations • Amazon Business $7.72 3 $23.16
Yexiya 72 Pcs Scented Glitter Color Pen Multicolor Fun Pens Smooth Writing Pen Stationary Kit Cute Scented Pens Smell Good Pens Fruit Flavors Coloring Pen for Girls Kids Arts Crafts School • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
24 Pack Fidget Snake Cube Mini Twist Puzzle Bulk Toys for Kids Teens Stocking Stuffers,Birthday Party Favors,Classroom Rewards, Pinata Goodie Bags Fillers,Carnival Prizes,Treasure Box,Random Colors • Amazon Business $9.80 2 $19.60
EASYCITY 48 Pack Barrel of Slime - Colorful Sludgy Gooey Fidget Kit for Sensory and Tactile Stimulation, Stress Relief, Prize, Party Favor, Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
JOYIN 60 Pcs Spring Rainbow Party Favor, Mini Plastic Coil Spring Toy, Fidget Stress Coil Mini Springs Bulk Toys for Carnival Prize Birthday, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Flexible Bendy Pencil, 35 PCS Flexible Soft Pencil Colorful Stripe Soft Pencils with Eraser as Gift for Students or Children • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Patelai 48 Pcs Mini Assorted Fruit Magnetic Bookmark Scented Bulk Magnet Set Scratch and Sniff Magnetic Bookmarks Fruit Theme Page Clip Markers for Kid Reading, Bookclub, Positive Bookmark, 12 Styles • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
SKITTLES & STARBURST Variety Pack Fun Size Chewy Candy Assortment, 31.9 oz, 65 Pieces Bag • Amazon Business $10.12 1 $10.12
Buauty 50 Pcs Toy Cars Mini Pull Back Cars, Party Favors for Kids, Small Racing Car Carnival Prizes Classroom Rewards, Pinata Stocking Goodie Bag Stuffers Birthday Toys for Girls Boys Toddler • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Airheads Candy Bars, Variety Bulk Box, Chewy Full Size Fruit Taffy, Gifts, Holiday, Parties, Concessions, Pantry, Non Melting, Party, 60 Individually Wrapped Full Size Bars • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Raymond Geddes Smart Phone Erasers For Kids (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $9.20 1 $9.20

Materials cost

$899.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $73.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,016.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$179.41

Total project goal

$1,196.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,196.09

1 Donor

-$1,019.62

Donations toward project cost

-$1,016.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$176.47

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