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Ms. O'Keefe from Springfield MA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooling Classrooms for Hard Working Students

Help me give my students the gift of a comfortable learning environment by supporting our Earth Day project to install energy-efficient air conditioning units in their classrooms.

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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 Project

As we celebrate Earth Day and reflect on our planet's health and sustainability, we're also reminded of the importance of creating comfortable and conducive learning environments for our students. At Walsh, we believe that every child deserves an education that nurtures their potential and enables them to thrive. However, during the hot summer months, our classrooms become uncomfortably warm, hindering students' focus and productivity. This is why we're requesting air conditioning for our hardworking students.

Air conditioning not only provides relief from the heat but also plays a significant role in creating a conducive learning environment.

Research has shown that students perform better academically in well-ventilated and comfortable spaces. With air conditioning, our students will be able to concentrate better, leading to improved academic performance and overall well-being.

Moreover, connecting this project to Earth Day spirit, we emphasize the importance of energy-efficient and eco-friendly solutions. The air conditioning units we plan to install will be energy-efficient models, reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainability. By keeping our classrooms cool without excessive energy consumption, we're aligning our efforts with the principles of environmental conservation advocated on Earth Day.

Let's make this Earth Day meaningful by investing in the future of our children and the planet. Donate today and help us create a better learning environment for all.

Ms. O'Keefe
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Cools Up to 700 Sq.Ft, 3-IN-1 Energy Efficient Portable AC Unit with Remote Control & Installation Kits for Large Room, Campervan, Office, Temporary Space • Amazon Business $439.00 1 $439.00

Materials cost

$439.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$475.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.93

Total project goal

$559.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $559.51

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

An Anonymous Supporter match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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 $359.51

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