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Ms. Etienne from Elmhurst, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfort Equals Easy Learning

Help me give my students hair ties, lip balm, and pajama pants to help my students feel comfortable while being in school!

$188 goal

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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 Project

I am requesting basic sweatpants for my students so they can have a change of clothes ready. Since my school houses so many shelter students, I want to be able to support them with their basic needs so they can focus in school. These students are already dealing with so many personal problems at home. They don't need to worry about the basic need for cleanliness.

“An empty lantern provides no light, Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly” – Unknown

As a school counselor, I want to support my students and teach them to be healthy physically and emotionally. Any student can have an accident. I want to make sure that they have the items they need to continue their school day in a relaxed manner. Many students keep asking me for hair ties after gym class once they get very warm and sweaty or a change of pants and I want my students to feel comfortable.

Project tagged as

Elmhurst, NY
Grades 6-8
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Traditional School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Etienne Intermediate School 5 Walter H Crowley 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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Elmhurst, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

500 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Pajama Pants for Women - 3 Pack Pajama Bottoms - Cotton Blend Flannel Plaid Lounge Pants, Comfortable PJ Pants (Set B, Large) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99

3 Pack: Women's 100% Cotton Lounge Sleep Casual Pajama Bottom Jogger Sweatpants (Large, Set E) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99

CHAP-LIP Lip Balm 60 Ct. with Fruit Flavors, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil | Moisturizing Vitamin E & Total Hydration Treatment & Soothing Lip Therapy • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99

200 Pieces No-metal Hair Elastics Hair Ties Ponytail Holders Hair Bands (3 mm x 5 cm, Multicolor) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Multy-Colored Hair Ties for Thick Hair, 120 PCS Large Hair Elastics, No Damage Ponytail Holders for Women, Men and Girls • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Goody Ouchless Womens Elastic Hair Tie - 27 Count, Black - 4MM for Medium Hair- Hair Accessories for Women Perfect for Long Lasting Braids, Ponytails and More - Pain-Free (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50

Materials cost			$127.45
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.91
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$159.36
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$28.12
Total project goal			$187.48
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$187.48
2 Donors			-$92.56
Donations toward project cost			-$80.68
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$11.88
Matching donations from our partners			-$92.56
Match offers toward project cost			-$78.68
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$13.88
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$2.36
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Comfort Equals Easy Learning

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Give this project a boost!

My Project

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

Equity Focus

More about Ms. Etienne

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.