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Mrs. Ota from Hilo, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cool Our School

Help me give my students two oscillating tower fans, a reading center, magnetic student white boards, timers, books, stickers, two volleyballs, and more.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ota's classroom raised $746

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hilo, Hawai'i can be hot and humid. With no AC, our classroom is challenging to cool down. Our room sits on the first floor between a hill and another building, so we miss out on the natural breeze. We were very fortunate to have received two tower fans through our previous DonorsChoose project. Those fans are so wonderful that we would like to get two more. This way we will be able to cool the students off from each side. I've noticed that when the weather is hot and sticky my students tend to be fussier and more active than usual. I am hoping that if I am able to fulfill our physical need to cool off, then we will be able to focus on our academics.

Our project, "Cool Our School," will provide my students with two oscillating tower fans, a reading center, a book set about making "good" choices, magnetic student white boards, timers, two volleyballs, and more.

Fans help to circulate the air. The white boards have a range of uses. In math, we will work on equations, showing our work, quick images, writing spelling words, and much more. The reading center will be used as an intervention for struggling readers. The book set will be used for social emotional learning to teach the students about how our choices affect our day. We have the "power to choose." The timers will help with transitions, assessments, and small groups. The volleyballs will provide my students with opportunities to build verbal and nonverbal communication skills and foster relationships between students. The stickers will be used a positive reinforcement.

Mrs. Ota Waiakea Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

22 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dreo Tower Fan for Bedroom, 25ft/s Smart Standing Fans, 90° Oscillating Floor Fan with 4 Modes, 4 Speeds, 8H Timer, 28dB, Bladeless, Remote, 28 dB, Works with WiFi Voice Control • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Word Family Flip Books - Phonics Reading Games for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Tinlade 30 Pack Colored Frame Magnetic White Boards Bulk 12 x 8 Inch Small Magnetic Dry Erase Board Mini Individual Magnet Lap Whiteboard Set for Students Classroom School Home Learning Drawing • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Giant Classroom Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Jexine 150 Pcs Mini Flashlight Keychain, Assorted Colors Portable LED Flashlight, Colored Handheld Plastic Keychain Flashlights, LED Key Chains for Halloween Hiking Camping Cycling Party Favors • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
WILSON AVP Soft Play Volleyball - Official Size • Amazon Business $18.49 2 $36.98
VCK Tower Fan, 80° Oscillating Fan with Remote Control, 13'' Portable Small Desk Fan, Adjustable 3 Speed, 12h Timer, 4 Mode, Personal Quiet Cooling Bladeless Table Fan For Bedroom Office Desktop • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
What Should Danny Do? Gift Set + Poster - Limited Edition Box Set (The Power to Choose) • Amazon Business $32.39 1 $32.39
Huaxing Permanent Adhesive Vinyl Bundle - 90 Pack Vinyl Sheets (12”x12”, Glossy, Matte, Metallic) for Most Cutting Machines and Party Decoration, Sticker, Craft Cutter, Car Decal • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
H.VERSAILTEX 2 PACK Magnetic Curtain Rods for Metal Doors Top and Bottom Multi-Use Adjustable Appliances for Iron and Steel Place, Petite Ball Ends, 9 to 16 Inch, 1/2 Inch Diameter, White • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
50 Pieces Retractable Badge Holder Reels with Swivel Alligator Clip, ID Card Holder Name Badge Reel Clips for Students Teachers Office Workers (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Zebra Z-Grip Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm Point Size, HB #2 Graphite, Black Grip, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Cricut Pen Set Med Point Mtlc, 5 Pack, Metallic • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Miseyo Self Inking Date Stamp - Green (2 Black Refill Ink pad Included) • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
STREWEEK 50PCS Replacement Cutting Blades for Cricut Explore Air/Air 2/Air 3/Maker,45 Degree Standard Fine Point Blades for Most General Purpose Cutting • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
B bangcool Wooden Percussion Instrument Finger Castanets: 12Pcs Wood Castanets Creative Musical Instrument for Kids Percussion Toy • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
200PCS Teens Hero Stickers for Water Bottles Superhero Stickers for Boys Teens Adults Waterproof Vinyl Stickers Bulk for Skateboard Luggage Laptops Bumper Comic Legends Theme Party Supplies • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
4-Piece Multi-Function Electronic Timer, Learning Management, Suitable for Kitchen, Study, Work, Exercise Training, Outdoor Activities(not Including Battery). • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Pink Erasers – Square Eraser, Erasers for Kids, Rubber Eraser, 40 Count, Erasers Bulk for School Supplies, Art, and Office Use • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
100PCS Cute Cannity Kawaii Anime Stickers for Kids Teens Adults, Waterproof Decals for Water Bottles Laptop Luggage Phone Scrapbook Vinyl • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49
Arme Running Animal Stickers, 100Pcs Inspirational Pet Stickers for Water Bottles, Cute Animal Stickers, Motivational Original Animal Stickers for Kids Prizes, Animal Stickers for Toddlers 2-4 • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Amazon Basics Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Smooth Writing, Blue, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $3.65 1 $3.65

Materials cost

$564.42

Vendor shipping charges

$6.00

Sales tax

$24.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$633.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.83

Total project goal

$745.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$745.55

6 Donors

-$362.63

Donations toward project cost

-$325.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.14

Matching donations from our partners

-$362.62

Match offers toward project cost

-$308.23

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.39

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.30

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$0.00

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