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Mrs. Stecher from Hilo, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cheerful Classroom!

Help me give my students a cheerful classroom, with ceiling decorations. I am also requesting pencil pals to help them keep track of their pencils, and some classroom incentives to reward for good behavior.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Stecher's classroom raised $302

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project is to help the students have a sense of belonging. I am requesting magnetic hooks and classroom decorations so we can decorate our classroom. I will also be using the hooks to display art work that the kids create. I plan to use these magnetic hooks to hang things from the light fixtures so brighten up our classroom, however since they will be on the ceiling it shouldn't be too distracting.

School is a child's 2nd home.

I want to make it a place they enjoy coming to. I am also requesting new treasure chest items so I can reward the students for good behavior and attendance.

Mrs. Stecher Waiakea Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
10 Pack Pen Pal Pen Holders, Black Only, Self Adhesive and Removeable • Amazon Business $12.98 4 $51.92
Christmas Stationery Party Favor Bulk Pack with Christmas Pencil Eraser Slap Bracelets Cards Treat Bags for Kids Classroom Gift Exchange School Games Prizes Reward Prizes Carnival Events (24 Set) • Amazon Business $28.79 1 $28.79
Invisible Ink Pen 24Pcs Spy Pen with UV Light Magic Marker Kid Pens for Secret Message and Birthday Party,Writing Secret Message for Easter Day Halloween Christmas Party Bag Gift • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
UpBrands 48 Fidget Toys Friendship Zipper Bracelets 7 ½”, Party Favors for Kids, Sensory Bulk Set Neon Colors, Kit for Valentines, Birthday, Goodie Bag, Easter Egg Basket Stuffers, Pinata Fillers • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
35PCS Fiesta Paper Fan Party Decorations Set - Cinco De Mayo Pom Poms,Pennant,Garland String,Banner,Hanging Swirls Decor Supplies（Multicolored) • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Christmas Hanging Swirl Decoration Kit(30pcs), Konsait Merry Christmas Swirls Garland Green Red Foil Hanging Ceiling Decoration for Xmas Winter Wonderland Holiday Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Decor • Amazon Business $16.09 1 $16.09
16pcs Colorful Paper Lanterns, Multi-Color Chinese or Japanese Hanging Paper Lanterns Decoration for Party, Classroom, Wedding, Home Decoration(Size of 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
WikkiStix Christmas Fun Paks, 50 Fun paks with 8 Wikki Stix and a Christmas Themed Activity Sheet per pak, Made in The USA! • Amazon Business $14.82 1 $14.82
Crocodile Teeth Toys Game for Kids, Crocodile Biting Finger Dentist Games Funny Toys, 2020 Version Ages 4 and Up • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks, 25Lbs Strong Magnet Hooks for Kitchen, Home, Cruise, Workplace, Office and Garage, Pack of 20 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$214.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$256.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.30

Total project goal

$301.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $301.98

2 Donors

-$150.99

Donations toward project cost

-$128.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.65

match offer

-$150.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$128.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.65

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