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Ms. Wilson from Washington, DC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Coffee Bar

Help me give my students their morning coffee bar! We started this last year to help with intrinsic motivation and focus and we found great success! Please support us in making it a reality this year as well!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wilson's classroom raised $982

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My Project

Hi there! The coffee bar was rolled out last year, courtesy of Donors choose, after a student had shown up with his own motivational drink, a Frappuccino coffee drink of some sort, but was not allowed in the school building with it per policy! It may sound strange to some to have an entire coffee bar in one's classroom but given that our academy teaches majority adult students (16-24, with our median age resting at approximately 20 years of age) our population often have jobs outside of their education, children, family responsibilities and more stress.

Having a hot drink while getting settled into study mode assisted many of our students in a powerful Socioemotional Manner which lead to a more productive environment for academic learning.

It's actually one of my favorite study tips for myself- grab something fun or comforting to drink and let's get to work!

Again, I realize it's a bit of an unorthodox request, but we did see better attendance and motivation after implementing the coffee bar. I look at it as something to look forward to that makes school day more special. It is exceedingly expensive to maintain as my co-teacher and I carried the brunt of the cost at the end of last year. Therefore, we look to the community! Please consider giving to fund the classroom coffee bar and ultimately, the learning environment for the young people! All gifts are appreciated.

Ms. Wilson Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy Grades 9-12

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Original Donut Shop Regular Coffee Keurig K-Cup Pods Medium Roast 70/Box (371114) • Staples $31.69 4 $126.76
Swiss Miss Original Instant Hot Cocoa Mix, 0.73 Ounces, Pack of 50 • School Specialty $29.99 4 $119.96
Coffee mate French Vanilla Liquid Creamer, 0.38 oz., 360/Carton (NES48978) • Quill.com $53.99 2 $107.98
RACETOP Hot Paper Coffee Cups 12 oz [300 Pack], Disposable Coffee Cups 12 oz, Upgraded Weight Of Paper, White • Amazon Business $29.99 3 $89.97
Mott's Apple Cider, Keurig? K-Cup? Pods, 96/Carton (386040CT) • Quill.com $69.99 1 $69.99
Coffee mate Original Liquid Creamer 0.38 oz. 360/Carton (NES35010) • Staples $33.39 2 $66.78
Green Mountain Caramel Vanilla Cream Coffee Keurig? K-Cup? Pods, Light Roast, 24/Box (6700) • Quill.com $16.99 2 $33.98
300-piece Compostable Cutlery | Sturdy Kitchen Compostable Utensils | Reusable, Biodegradable, Cutlery Set Disposable Forks (125), Spoons (125), and Knives (50) for Parties, Catering & Camping Trips • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Cafe Escapes Chai Latte Coffee, Keurig? K-Cup? Pods, Light Roast, 24/Box (6805) • Quill.com $12.99 2 $25.98
Bigelow Variety Pack Assorted Tea Bags, 64/Box (10568) • Quill.com $23.59 1 $23.59
Green Mountain Pumpkin Spice Coffee Keurig? K-Cup? Pods, Light Roast, 24/Box (6758) • Quill.com $16.99 1 $16.99
Sugar In The Raw Granulated Turbinado Cane Sugar, No Added Flavors or erythritol, Pure Natural Sweetener, Hot & Cold Drinks, Coffee, Baking, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Bulk Sugar, 2lb Bag (1-Pack) • Amazon Business $4.14 3 $12.42
Perfect Stix Premium Wooden Coffee Stirrer Sticks, Thick Birch Wood 1000 Count, 5.5" Inches. Eco-Friendly Wooden Stirrers (5.5Inches / 1000PC) • Amazon Business $9.85 1 $9.85

Materials cost

$737.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $44.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$834.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.27

Total project goal

$981.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $981.80

1 Donor

-$981.80

Donations toward project cost

-$834.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.27

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