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Ms. Ishikawa from Honolulu, HI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Pets and A New Rug

Help me give my students a clean and safe learning environment they'll enjoy!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ishikawa's classroom raised $1,472

This project is fully funded

My Project

QKS students love to learn! I want to be able to provide real-world experiences for my students so that I can prepare them for life outside of the classroom. I would like to request donations to be able to provide them with a classroom pet (guppies) to teach them responsibility and to improve class culture and engagement. The nets, plastic tanks, and fish food will aid in developing responsible learners in the classroom.

QKS students deserve to have a clean and safe learning environment.

Therefore I am requesting a rug and vacuum for the entire building to be able to use to clean our rugs and classrooms. Students will be able to sit on the rug while doing whole class work and while doing small group or partner work. Students also should not have to worry about food to fill their stomachs, therefore I'd also like to provide a snack to any student who needs it.

Oftentimes throughout the school year, students need to stay indoors for recess due to the weather. I want to be able to provide fun and engaging, hands-on activities for the students to have fun with during indoor recess. Students will be able to work cooperatively to play with the Lego, building blocks, and magnet tiles. This will help keep them engaged and learning throughout the day.

Ms. Ishikawa Queen Ka'ahumanu Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

20 students impacted 18donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Seating Circles Rug - 8' x 12' Rectangle (Seats 30) • Teachers' School Supply $390.96 1 $390.96
Lakeshore Classic Birch 8-Cubby Storage Unit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00
Shark HV322 Rocket Deluxe Pro Corded Stick Vacuum with LED Headlights, XL Dust Cup, Lightweight, Perfect for Pet Hair Pickup, Converts to a Hand Vacuum, with Pet Attachments, Bordeaux/Silver • Amazon Business $186.15 1 $186.15
Small World Toys Small Wooden Blocks - Assorted Shapes • Kaplan Early Learning Company $37.76 1 $37.76
LEGO Classic Creative Transparent and Solid Bricks - 11013 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
Swiffer Sweeper Dry Pad Refill, White, Pack of 37 • School Specialty $26.77 1 $26.77
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 2 $25.78
Aquarium/Terrarium Plastic 1 gal • Carolina Biological Supply Company $10.48 2 $20.96
Jasonwell Magnetic Tiles Kids Magnetic Blocks Building Sets 3D Magnet Tile Building Blocks Magna Construction Educational STEM Toys Gifts for Toddlers Boys Girls 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 + Year Old • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Goldfish Crackers Say Cheeeese Variety Pack with Cheddar, Pizza and Parmesan, Snack Packs, 20 Ct • Amazon Business $9.76 2 $19.52
DAGUANZHI 3in 4in 6in Aquarium Fish Net Fine Mesh Net Quick Catch Nets Nylon Fishing Nets with Long Plastic Handle for Fish Tank, Green • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
Aqueon Tropical Flakes 2.29 Ounces • Amazon Business $4.29 1 $4.29

Materials cost

$1,075.53

Vendor shipping charges

$81.85

Sales tax

$47.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,250.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$220.73

Total project goal

$1,471.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,471.56

15 Donors

-$980.49

Donations toward project cost

-$880.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.82

Matching donations from our partners

-$435.48

Match offers toward project cost

-$370.16

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$55.59

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$0.00

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