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Mrs. Serwinski 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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Be Rewarded for Being Great!

Help me give my students prizes that they can be rewarded as a behavior incentive!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Serwinski's classroom raised $176

This project is fully funded

My Students

I have been fulfilling my lifelong ambition of teaching and inspiring children for over 15 years. My passion is to help my students reach their potential and discover the joy of learning.

I have the opportunity to teach 60 unique students at a K-8 public, Title I-funded school where all of the students receive free breakfast and lunch and come from low-income families.

My school encourages a diverse approach to learning that inspires each student to learn, achieve, and remain committed to high standards in all content areas.

My Project

Each year I like to have a prize box for my students to reward them for their behavior and academics. I reward my deserving students with things they will enjoy so they continue to uphold behavior and academic expectations. I chose bendable pencils, cotton candy, push-pops, fidget balls, m&m's, etc. for my students to choose. I use our school wide PBIS system to keep track of my students’ points and they can cash out their points for prizes. This has always worked in the past to promote positive behavior. I enjoy rewarding my students and seeing how proud they are of themselves when they get to choose a prize. This prize box incentive is always a big hit!

Mrs. Serwinski John Barry Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
M&M'S Milk Chocolate MINIS Size Candy 1.77-Ounce Tube 24-Count • Amazon Business $36.42 1 $36.42
Kinder JOY Eggs, 15 Count, Individually Wrapped Bulk Chocolate Candy Eggs With Toys Inside, Perfect Surprise for Kids, Great for Holiday Stocking Stuffers, 10.5 oz, PACKAGING MAY VARY • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy, 12 Count Box of 1 Oz Bags • Amazon Business $16.90 1 $16.90
Push Pop Individually Wrapped Lollipop Variety Party Pack 10 Count Suckers in Fun Candy for Parties and Celebrations, Assorted Flavors, 5 Oz • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Pop Stress Ball Fidget Toy, 4 Pcs Popular Decompression Fidget Ball, Push Bubble Fidget Toy,Portable Compression Ball Toy，Stress Relief Ball Pressure Ball for Kids and Adults Gift • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
35 Pcs 7 Inch Flexible Soft Pencils,Magic Bend Pencils,Colorful Stripe Soft Pencils for Children and Students,Classroom Gifts,Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Funables Fruit Snacks, Mixed Berry, 40ct • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$117.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.28

Total project goal

$175.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $175.21

1 Donor

-$77.47

Donations toward project cost

-$77.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$84.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$71.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.67

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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