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Mrs. Hoopes from Coatesville, PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Hoopes's classroom raised $523

Birthday Joy: Celebrating My High School Students

Help me give my students a small gift to help them celebrate their birthday.

This project is fully funded

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Mrs. Hoopes Coatesville Area Intermediate High School
Coatesville, PA Grades 6-8

My Project

As a high school teacher, I believe that celebrating my students' birthdays is a simple yet powerful way to show them that they are valued and appreciated. Birthdays are special, and I want to ensure that every student feels recognized on their day, no matter the challenges they may face outside of school. To make this possible, I'm requesting a variety of small items that I can gift to students on their birthdays. These items will help create a positive and supportive classroom environment where every student feels seen and celebrated.

These birthday gifts are more than just small tokens—they are a way to build a sense of community and belonging in my classroom.

By recognizing each student's birthday, I'm helping to create a positive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued. For many students, school is a place of stability and support, and celebrating their birthdays helps to strengthen their connection to our classroom community.

Your support will allow me to consistently celebrate each student's special day, making them feel appreciated and fostering a positive atmosphere where they can thrive academically and socially. Thank you for helping me bring joy to my students' birthdays.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

80 students impacted 5 donors
Mrs. Hoopes Coatesville Area Intermediate High School Grades 6-8

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.

Coatesville, 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

80 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
24 Pack Fast Food Squishy Toys for Kids Bulk - Slow Rising (Individually Wrapped) Small Foam Squishies 1.5-2.25" - Sensory Fidget Toys Prizes for Classroom Birthday Party Favors by 4E's Novelty • Amazon Business $17.63 5 $88.15
Wrigley Doublemint, Spearmint, Juicy Fruit, Big Red, Winterfresh Chewing Gum - 4 Packs of Each (5 Flavors) - Fresh Variety Assortment - 20 Total Packs of Gum • Amazon Business $14.23 5 $71.15
Rice Krispies Treats Mini Squares | Sweet Crispy Marshmallow Cereal Kids Snack Individually Wrapped | Birthday Classroom Party Gift Basket | Muchai Bag (52 Variety Square Mini Treat w/ Rainbow Sprinkles) • Amazon Business $26.02 2 $52.04
Takis Fuego 40 pc / 1 oz Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $16.56 3 $49.68
WhataBundle! Sugar Free Water Flavoring Packets - 20 Different Flavors of Flavored Water Packets - Sugar Free Drink Mix Packets - Skittles Drink Mix, Sonic Drink Mix Packets - in a WhataBundle! Box • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
TashiBox 9 Ounce -100 Pack plastic cups with dome lids | Plastic Cocktail Glasses with lids | Plastic Drinking Cups with Lids | Bulk Party Cups | Wedding Tumblers • Amazon Business $17.04 2 $34.08
MagicWater Supply - 2 LB - Red White & Blue - Soft & Thin Crinkle Cut Paper Shred Filler great for Gift Wrapping, Basket Filling, Birthdays, Weddings, Valentines Day, and other occasions • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
LovesTown 24PCS Happy Birthday Rubber Bracelets, Silicone Stretch Wristbands for Kids Party Supplies • Amazon Business $5.87 5 $29.35
Anwyll Happy Birthday Stickers,120Pcs 2Inch Birthday Party Favors Present Stickers,Circle Gift Stickers,Self-Adhesive Birthday Seals Labels Stickers for Adult Kid,Gift Wrap,Envelope,Card,Party Supply • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$404.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.74

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$444.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.39

Total project goal

$522.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $522.61

3 Donors

-$422.61

Donations toward project cost

-$359.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.39

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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 $0.00

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