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Dr. Opoku from Miami, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clean Start!

Help me give my students materials to have a clean start such as wipes, masks, and disinfectants to start of the school.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Opoku's classroom raised $387

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

I am an ESE (Special Education)/Reading teacher at a middle school in Miami. I teach and support students who have Emotional/Behavior Disorders and learning difficulties. My school is a Title I school, which means that about 99% of the students at my school receive free or reduced-price lunch due to their low socioeconomic status. The school is in a high poverty neighborhood so many of my students come from families that struggle financially. As a result, my students endure more problems than average children, and these problems interfere with and hinder their learning.

My Project

The classroom basics materials requested will be used to ensure that my students return to school with a clean start. I will provide them with mask, hand sanitizers, Kleenex and wipes. I want to to ensure that my students are prepared for the opening of school after the long break due to Covid 19. I know my students are ecstatic about returning to class.

I just want to make sure that their return is a clean and safe as possible.

We will wipe down the desk after each class session. Students will be given materials needed to stay safe and I will also use different aromas around the class that represents the seasons of the year so they can feel welcomed. I will use the batteries to make sure that we have ample amount to fuel up the air fresheners and the cart will be used to store the supplies. I know my students are ecstatic about returning to class. I just want to make sure that their return is a clean and safe as possible.

Dr. Opoku Georgia Jones - Ayers Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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.

Miami, FL View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel, Clean Scent, 1 Fl Oz Travel Size Flip-Cap Bottle with Display Bowl (Pack of 36) – 3901-36-BWL $35.64 2 $71.28
ECR4Kids - ELR-0549B MemoryStor Universal Rolling Cart and Organizer Bag Set, Black/Gray, Black/gray, 17.50" x 15.75" x 16.50" (763960528426) $69.99 1 $69.99
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom, For Disinfecting & Cleaning, 320ct (4x80ct), Packaging May Vary $11.52 2 $23.04
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes On The Go, Bleach Free Travel Wipes, 9 Ct, Pack of 24 (Package may vary) (Package May Vary) $20.92 1 $20.92
Duracell - CopperTop AAA Alkaline Batteries - Long Lasting, All-Purpose Triple A Battery for Household and Business - 24 Count $16.24 1 $16.24
Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra Automatic Spray Refill - Spread The Joy - Winter Collection 2017 - Pumpkin Spice - Net Wt. 6.17 OZ (175 g) Per Refill Can - Pack of 3 Refill Cans $15.23 1 $15.23
Air Wick Pure Freshmatic Automatic Spray Starter Kit, (Gadget + 2 Refills), Summer Delights, Air Freshener, Essential Oil, Odor Neutralization, Packaging May Vary $14.99 1 $14.99
Duracell - CopperTop AA Alkaline Batteries - Long Lasting, All-Purpose Double A Battery for Household and Business - 28 Count $13.20 1 $13.20
Kleenex Everyday 9 x Pocket Tissues Packs - 8 Packs Included $3.78 3 $11.34
Lysol Disinfecting Spray, Crisp Linen, 19oz. (Pack of 2), Packaging May Vary $10.32 1 $10.32
3ply Disposable Face Mask, 50 Count $1.99 5 $9.95
Air Wick Pure Freshmatic Refill Automatic Spray, Paradise Retreat, 1ct, Air Freshener, Essential Oil, Odor Neutralization, Packaging May Vary $4.80 2 $9.60
Air Wick Freshmatic 2 Refills Automatic Spray, Apple Cinnamon Medley, 2ct, Holiday scent, Holiday spray, Essential Oils, Air Freshener, Odor Neutralization, Packaging May $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$294.08

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$328.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.97

Total project goal

$386.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$386.46

2 Donors

-$184.40

Donations toward project cost

-$171.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.66

match offer

-$184.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$156.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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