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Ms. Lyke from Anchorage, AK is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Combo Locks, Middle School Ready!

Help me give my students combination locks to get ready for Middle School!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lyke's classroom raised $193

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our students are excited AND nervous to make the big transition from elementary school to middle school. One of the unexpected sources of anxiety they face is learning how to use a combination lock for the first time. While it may seem like a small detail, mastering a combination lock can be a big deal for a student adjusting to a new school environment.

Practicing opening combination locks as elementary school students will help them build their confidence, reduce first-day jitters, and teach valuable skills like patience, persistence, and problem-solving.

These locks will allow students to practice in a low-pressure setting before they encounter the fast-paced world of middle school passing time.

Your support will help our students feel prepared and empowered, ready to take on their next academic adventure with confidence.

What We Need:

We are requesting a set of durable, easy-to-use combination locks.

These will be used throughout the year to prepare students for that big transition to middle school and they will be kept at school for future students to practice on as well!

Thank you for helping our students feel ready to take the next step in their educational journey—one turn of the lock at a time!

Ms. Lyke Klatt 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.

Anchorage, AK 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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LanuBe Standard Dial Combination Lock, 2 in. Wide, with Different Combinations, Red Turnplate, Pack of 48; Lock for School, Employee, Gym Sports Locker, Case, Toolbox, Fence and so on • Amazon Business $130.14 1 $130.14

Materials cost

$130.14

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$1.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$164.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.95

Total project goal

$192.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$192.99

1 Donor

-$96.49

Donations toward project cost

-$82.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.47

match offer

-$96.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$82.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.47

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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