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Mr. Purdy from Danbury, CT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Necessities for a Clean and Healthy Environment

Help me give my students classroom necessities to maintain a clean and healthy environment that promotes student achievement.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Purdy's classroom raised $189

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In our vibrant classroom, we strive to create an environment where every student feels comfortable, focused, and inspired to learn. To support this goal, we're seeking donations for the following essential supplies that will enhance our classroom experience and foster a positive learning atmosphere.

Paper towels and tissues are essential for maintaining a clean and hygienic learning environment.

Paper towels and tissues help manage spills and everyday messes, ensuring that our classroom remains a safe and inviting space.

A pleasant classroom environment is vital for effective learning. Air fresheners help to keep our classroom smelling fresh and welcoming, which can improve concentration and reduce discomfort.

Treats are used as motivational tools to boost student engagement and reward positive behavior. By recognizing students' hard work and achievements, we foster a sense of accomplishment and encourage a love for learning.

Our primary goal is to ensure that our classroom environment supports both the well-being and motivation of our students. With these supplies, we aim to:

These supplies will help maintain a clean and organized learning space that reduces distractions and promotes focus. They will also enhance classroom ambiance to create a more pleasant and effective learning environment and

utilize motivational rewards to encourage student participation, effort, and enthusiasm.

Our students are incredibly diverse, each bringing their own unique strengths, backgrounds, and perspectives to the classroom. They are enthusiastic learners who thrive in a supportive and engaging environment. Their curiosity and eagerness to learn drive us to provide the best possible educational experience.

With your support, we can create a classroom environment where every student feels valued, motivated, and ready to excel. Thank you for considering our project and helping us make a difference in our students' educational journey!

Mr. Purdy Henry Abbott Regional Technical High School Grades 9-12

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.

Danbury, CT View local requests

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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels, White, 8 Triple Rolls = 24 Regular Rolls • Amazon Business $22.18 2 $44.36
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 18 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply (2,160 Total Tissues), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $36.76 1 $36.76
Yankee Candle Fragrance Spheres, Lemon Lavender • Amazon Business $4.00 8 $32.00
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy (5 lbs., 360 ct.) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$128.11

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$160.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.24

Total project goal

$188.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$188.27

1 Donor

-$188.27

Donations toward project cost

-$160.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.24

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$0.00

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