My students need supplies to clean our science equipment and keep a clean work environment for our experiments.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Purdy's classroom raised $157
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote, "Not all those who wander are lost." A wall in my classroom was painted by my student, a talented graffiti artist. The wall has the word "Think" sprawled across, with the Tolkien quote tucked in the corner. This wall is an ode to our students opportunity to think freely.
Our school is part of the District Reference Group "H", which is the second lowest socioeconomic level a school can be placed in.
As a third year 8th Grade Science teacher, I have already experienced the lack of funding our science program receives. The activities that we complete, both in and out of the classroom, are greatly restricted by the socioeconomic makeup of our student body, as well as the absence of a budget for laboratory supplies.
The students in our school come from very diverse backgrounds and cultures, and often do not have technology available at home that allows them to succeed at higher levels. The students themselves are very willing to work in school and take the opportunity to utilize the limited resources that are available.
My Project
In order for students to reach their maximum potential, they need to feel comfortable in their learning environment. Throughout the years, I have found that students can be easily distracted by dirty tables, chairs, or hands, and hand soap is necessary in a middle school classroom.
In order to combat these distractions, we need paper towels, soap, cleaning spray, a broom, a dustpan, and hand soap.
All of these materials are not provided as they are not seen to be essential, but I believe that they make a huge difference in the classroom. The drying rack, sponges, sponge holder, dish soap, mat, and sink racks will help to organize our lab counters and make it easier to keep a clean environment.
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
Counter Aid XL Silicone Dish Drying Mat, Large Antibacterial Food Grade Counter Protector, Heat Resistant Trivet -Bonus Storage Holder- 17.8x15.8
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$12.99
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$12.99
Softsoap Liquid Moisturizing Hand Soap Variety Set, 7.5 Ounce (Milk and Golden Honey, Soothing Aloe Vera, Crisp Cucumber and Melon, Lavender and Chamomile)
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$12.97
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$12.97
O-Cedar Multi-Use Scrunge Scrub Sponge (Pack of 6)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Durable Steel Construction Color Coated Large Suction Cups Kitchen Sink Sponge Storage Organizer Holder (Black)
• Amazon Business
$5.47
1
$5.47
Materials cost
$101.24
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.52
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$132.76
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$23.43
Total project goal
$156.19
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$156.19
2 Donors
-$78.09
Donations toward project cost
-$66.38
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$11.71
match offer
-$78.09
Match offer toward project cost
-$66.38
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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