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Mrs. Simko from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Snacks

Help me give my students calming lights as well and snacks for our classroom.

  • $171 goal

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My Project

I would love to have LED strip lights that I can use to change colors as well as keep the lights off in our classroom. These lights can calm the children down, especially when it’s time to rest. These lights would be a great addition, and really help some of the students that have sensory issues. We are also in need of some snacks for our classroom that the students could eat daily as well as containers to keep them in. We want our classroom to be a calm place where students love to come. These supplies will really help our classroom in so many ways.

Mrs. Simko Weil Pre-Kindergarten - 5 School Grades PreK-2

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

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Pittsburgh, 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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tenmiro 130ft Led Strip Lights, Ultra Long RGB Color Changing LED Light Strips Kit with 44 Keys Ir Remote Led Lights for Bedroom, Kitchen, Home Decoration (2 Rolls of 65ft) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Bob's Sweet Stripes Bobs Sweet Stripes Soft Peppermint Candy - 250 Mints Individually Wrapped in Reusable Plastic Tub - Peppermint Candy White,Red • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
SOUJOY 2 Pack Plastic Candy Jar with Lid, 1 Gallon Cookie Containers for Kitchen Counter, Clear Hexagon Candy Display for Snacks, Dog Treats, Craft and Sewing Supplies, Coffee Pod, Laundry Pod • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
DAYBETTER Led Strip Connector Kit for 5050 10mm 4Pin, L Shape 4-Pin LED Connectors 10-Pack 20 Pcs 4-Pin Connector Clips, Solderless LED Strip Accessories for DIY • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$112.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$144.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.52

Total project goal

$170.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $170.15

4 Donors

-$97.57

Donations toward project cost

-$82.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.63

match offer

-$72.58

Match offer toward project cost

-$61.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.89

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 $0.00

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