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Ms. McGarry from Manchester, NH is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Zone

Help me give my students a safe space to regulate their emotions and be prepared for the day.

  • $571 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

All students deserve to come to school feeling great about themselves and emotionally ready for the day. Unfortunately, this is not the reality for many of the students that come to my school. My goal is to create a space in the school library where students can go and grab a personal hygiene item that they don't have access to at home or take a moment to process their emotions so they can be their best selves.

Middle school can be a hard enough time for kids, creating a safe space for them to access basic hygiene or take a quick reset can drastically change the outcome of their day.

Ms. McGarry Southside Middle School Grades 6-8

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Manchester, NH 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

800 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tic Tac Variety Mints, On-the-Go Refreshment, Great Valentine's Day Gift, 17.14 oz, 27 Units • Amazon Business $28.41 1 $28.41
24 Pack 12 OZ (350 ml) Clear PET Plastic Juice Bottles With Caps- - Plastic Smoothie Bottles-Reusable Bulk Beverage Containers with Lids For Juice, Milk and Other Beverage by ZMYBCPACK • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Mighty Patch Original from Hero Cosmetics - Hydrocolloid Acne Pimple Patch for Covering Zits and Blemishes, Spot Stickers for Face and Skin, Vegan-friendly and Not Tested on Animals (36 Count) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
LIFE SAVERS Wint-O-Green Breath Mint Bulk Hard Candy, Party Size, 44.93 oz Bag (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $23.59 1 $23.59
24 Pack Kraft Paper Notebook, Happy Journal, 80 Lined Pages, Bulk Set (4 x 5.75 In) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Mindsight ‘Breathing Buddha’ for Guided Visual Meditation | Simple Mindfulness Tool (Adults & Kids) to Slow Your Breathing (4-7-8) | Daily Stress & Anxiety Relief Item | Natural Sleep Aid • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Nature's Bees (24 Count, 8 Flavors) Cocoa Butter Flavored Lip Balm Tubes Set Bulk Assortment Natural Chap Treatment Moisturizer For Very Dry Lips • Amazon Business $20.78 1 $20.78
Olivia Wrapped in Vines • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Amazon Basics Ultra Thin Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Long Length, Super Absorbency, Unscented, Size 2, 128 Count, 4 Packs of 32 (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $16.29 1 $16.29
20 Pack Mini Body Lotion Gift Bulk for Dry Skin, Travel Size Small Body Cream With Shea Butter,Natural Fragrance Moisturizing Body Lotion for Women,Gift Sets for Bridesmaid,Nurses,Teacher,Workers,Bridal Shower Favors,Baby Shower Favors Birthday Christmas Valentines Gifts • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages Family Variety Pack, Sheer & Clear Flexible Sterile Individually Wrapped Bandages for First Aid Wound Care for Minor Cuts & Scrapes, Assorted Sizes, 280 ct • Amazon Business $14.56 1 $14.56
I Feel... Meh: Overcoming Boredom and Apathy for Kids (Understanding Feelings Book for Kids, Social Emotional Learning for Kids) • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Finger Path Breathing Boards, Calming Corner Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Anxiety Relief Items, Play Therapy • Amazon Business $13.87 1 $13.87
The Year We Learned to Fly • Amazon Business $12.72 1 $12.72
I Choose to Work Hard: A Rhyming Picture Book About Working Hard (Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Brain Games: Big Book of Boredom Busters • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Totally Awesome Mazes and Puzzles: Over 200 Brain-bending Challenges • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $11.24 1 $11.24
100 Pack Nail Files Double Sided Emery Boards Manicure Tools (Stylish Style) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Grumpy Monkey • Amazon Business $10.62 1 $10.62
50 PCS Satin Hair Scrunchies for Curly Hair Silk Scrunchies for Hair Satin Hair Accessories for Girls Scrunchy Hair Tie Ropes for Teens Hair Accessories with Gift Bag • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
You, Me and Empathy: Teaching children about empathy, feelings, kindness, compassion, tolerance and recognising bullying behaviours • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Adult Activity Book: An Adult Activity Book Featuring Coloring, Sudoku, Word Search And Dot-To-Dot • Amazon Business $9.81 1 $9.81
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Oscar Seeks a Friend (Lantana Global Picture Books) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Boxgear 6pc Multicolored Fidget Toys for Kids, Boys, Girls, Adults - Best Sensory Items for Autism, Relaxation, Stress, Decompression - Squeeze, Twist, Chain Spinner Alternative Gift • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Ultimate Puzzle Challenge! (Highlights Jumbo Books & Pads) • Amazon Business $6.64 1 $6.64
The Color by Number Book for Girls: Over 50 Cute Coloring Designs Including Mermaids, Unicorns, Princesses and More • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Plackers Gentleslide Dental Flossers, Mint Blast Flavor, Gentle Clean, Soft Floss with Superior Strength, Built-in Tartar Pick, 90 Count • Amazon Business $2.36 1 $2.36

Materials cost

$448.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.61

Total project goal

$570.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $570.72

2 Donors

-$515.11

Donations toward project cost

-$485.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$55.61

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