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Mr. Joe Sylvester from Old Forge, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Decompress After the Big Test

Help me give my students a stress free environment where they can relax after state testing

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Joe Sylvester's classroom raised $242

This project is fully funded

My Project

State testing adds a lot of stress the the students these days. For the weeks leading up to the exam and then the weeks of the exams students are

This project will focus on their mental heath during the time of state testing.

The students need a welcoming environment to come to once the testing has be done for the day. The welcome sign will do just that, welcome them. They will then use the markers and to color the color sheets found in the projects. They can choose one of the sheets from the paper tray. The air mister will have peppermint oil to help calm fried nerves.

Mr. Joe Sylvester Old Forge Junior Senior High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Old Forge, PA 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

480 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Welcome Neon Sign, LED Neon Welcome Light Wall Art Sign 16“ × 6“, for Home Art Wall Decor Sign, Bar Living Room, Wedding, Housewarming & Birthday Party Gifts • Amazon Business $42.90 1 $42.90
Humidifiers for Bedroom, Cool Mist Humidifiers for Large Room Home Baby, 5L Top Fill Ultrasonic Air Humidifier Quiet for Plants with Remote Control, Essential Oil Diffuser, Rotatable Nozzle - Black • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Ogeely Alcohol Markers, 82 Color Dual Tip Art Markers for Kids Adults, Permanent Sketch Markers for Artists, with Organizing Case, Black Liner and Pad, for Illustration Designing Drawing • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Desk Organizer, Office Organization Metal Desk Organizers and Accessories, 4 Tier Stackable Letter Tray and 5 Upright Sections File Sorter Organizer Office Supplies for Home Office, Black • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
MINDEPOT 6 Tier Mesh Desk Organizer Paper Tray, Metal File Holder Desktop Organizers and Accessories for School Office Organization Rack • Amazon Business $16.10 1 $16.10
SVA Peppermint Oil 4oz (118 ml) Premium Essential Oil with Dropper for Diffuser, Aromatherapy, Skin Care, Hair Care & Massage • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Adult Coloring Book Set: 6 Book Set - 4 Mandalas Books Plus Pattens and Tranquility - Quality Thick Easy Tear-Out Pages! (Standard) (Original Version) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
120 PCS Motivational Bookmarks, 30 Designs Double Sided Printing Paper Bookmarks Inspirational Book Markers with PET Film for Primary Middle High Reading Students, Book Lovers (2.4” x 6.1”) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$172.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$205.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.27

Total project goal

$241.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $241.78

1 Donor

-$241.78

Donations toward project cost

-$205.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.27

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 $0.00

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