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Ms. DeVeau from Waterbury CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

CharCUTerie or Bust

Help me give my students supplies to create cutting boards in our woodworking class!

  • $598 goal

This project expired on January 15, 2023.

This project expired on January 15, 2023.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

For some of my students, school is not a priority; their priority is making sure their siblings are taken care of and that they have food at home. Some of my students are in foster care or are homeless. Yet, despite all of these challenges, they do value their education. The problem is, that they find their education as something they need to complete and not something they enjoy. That is where this project comes in.

Our woodworking class teaches our students skills they can use for their entire lives.

They gain skills in using hand tools and power tools. They learn about measurements and safety. They are able to create projects from scratch that they can take home and share with their families.

I would love to be able to let them create something the entire family can use. I want them to make cutting boards. These boards are food safe and can be a daily staple in their kitchens. They will be able to take pride in their work when they see family members using something they made. Some of these supplies will be able to use on other projects as well and will benefit hundreds of students.

Ms. DeVeau
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
WORKPRO Bar Clamps for Woodworking, 6-Pack One-Handed Clamp/Spreader, 6-Inch (4) and 12-Inch (2) Wood Clamps Set, Light-Duty Quick-Change F Clamp with 150 lbs Load Limit • Amazon Business $39.89 3 $119.67
Industrial Heavy Duty Rip Saw Blade • Amazon Business $49.97 1 $49.97
3M 1100 Foam Ear Plugs, 200-Pair , Orange • Amazon Business $24.50 2 $49.00
POWERTEC 71510 Deluxe Safety Push Block and Stick Set | 5 Pack | Ergonomic Handles with Max Grip | Push blocks and Sticks for Table Saw, Jointers and Woodworking | for Woodworker Safety & Control • Amazon Business $23.80 2 $47.60
Seventh Generation Disinfecting Multi Surface Wipes, Botanical Disinfectant, 70 Count, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $33.51 1 $33.51
3M P100 Respirator Cartridge/Filter 60926, 1 Pair, Helps Protect Against Organic Vapors, Acid Gases, Ammonia Methylamine, Formaldehyde and Particulates • Amazon Business $25.91 1 $25.91
HORUSDY 6-Piece 6" inch Spring Clamp, Heavy Duty Spring Metal Spring Clamps, 2.5"-inch Jaw opening (6-Piece) • Amazon Business $12.86 2 $25.72
Tosnail 36 Pack 4 oz Aluminum Round Tins Empty Tins Candle Tins Spice Tins with Screw Top Lids • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
Fandeli | Schuurpapier voor Hout | Korrel 220 | 25 Vellen 23 x 28 cm | Handschuurpapier voor Hout | Ideaal voor Vlakschuurmachines • Amazon Business $9.17 2 $18.34
Fandeli 36010 100 Grit Wood Sandpaper Sheets, 9" x 11", 25-Sheet • Amazon Business $9.09 2 $18.18
3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6200, Gases, Vapors, Dust, Paint, Cleaning, Grinding, Sawing, Sanding, Welding, Adjustable Headstraps, Bayonet Connection, Medium • Amazon Business $16.76 1 $16.76
YYCH 2-lb Pure White Beeswax Pellets-100% Pure • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Thirteen Chefs Mineral Oil - 12oz Food Grade Conditioner for Wood Cutting Board, Countertop & Butcher Block, Lubricant for Knife or Meat Grinder - Safe USP Finish on Bamboo, Marble, Soapstone • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Denformy Shelf Liner,Fridge Liner Mat,Cabinet Liner,Kitchen Fridge Mat Pad for Fruit,Vegetable Drawers,Heavy Duty Extra Thick Anti-Slip Design Non Adhesive,Washable 59 Inch x 14 Inches,Clear • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
50 PCS Disposable Face Masks - 3 Layer Protection Breathable Face Masks, For Dust Covering, Protective Dust Filter, PPE Safety Mouth Cover, and Nose Shield - SereneLife • Amazon Business $3.73 2 $7.46

Materials cost

$470.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$508.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.65

Total project goal

$597.69

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