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Mrs. Novella Mutz from Ogden, UT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Don't Worry, Be Happy

Help me give my students the ability to stay calm and rock on!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Novella Mutz's classroom raised $283

This project is fully funded

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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

During the second semester of every school year, students look forward to sunshine melting away the snow and the long spring break that April will bring! And soon after, summer vacation! But mixed in between is a whole lot of learning and a whole lot of end of the year testing. This can bring about the dreaded S word: stress.

Teachers want nothing more than to prepare students for the next grade level and to help them become independent, critical thinkers who can ace any test that is placed in front of them.

With that being said, students often come to school without proper rest, proper nutrition, or with sadness that can interfere with the learning process, therefore, this project helps to bridge that gap.

I have chosen snacks for my students that I can hand out during stressful times like testing days to alleviate anxiety and worry and place the focus back on academics. I have also chosen stress balls, which can be used to squeeze and stretch to release nervousness and fear. My hope is to give students back control and concentration to be successful at each task they undertake.

Mrs. Novella Mutz Heritage Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Nearly all 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dubble Bubble Marjack Double Bubble Gum - Individually Wrapped, Blue, Pack of 300 • School Specialty $25.42 1 $25.42
54Pack Stress Balls, Squishy Toys, Squishy Squeeze Balls Bulk Fidget Toys for Kids Adults Squishy Balls for Kids Stress Relief Toys, Classroom Prize, Party Favors, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Rice Krispies Treats Mini Squares, Kids Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack, 20.1oz Box (52 Bars) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Nutella & GO! Bulk 24 Pack, Hazelnut And Cocoa Spread With Breadsticks, Stocking Stuffer ​Holiday Treat, Snack Cups, 1.8 Oz Each • Amazon Business $23.61 1 $23.61
Sky | Premium Bulk Fortune Cookies Individually Wrapped, Fortune Cookie Rounds, Fresh Cookies, Healthy Fortune Cookies Bulk, Chinese Fortune Cookies, Chinese New Year Snacks, Individually Packed Cookies, Real Fortune (Vanilla, 100 Cookies) • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Snacks Variety Pack, 16 ct • Amazon Business $5.68 3 $17.04
Gushers Fruit Flavored Snacks, Variety Pack, Strawberry and Tropical, 20 ct • Amazon Business $8.26 2 $16.52
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Superfruit Bulk Variety Pack, Perfect Stocking Stuffer for Kids, Gluten Free, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Treat Bars, Snack Bars, Value Pack, 16 ct • Amazon Business $6.54 2 $13.08
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Pillsbury Mini Soft Baked Cookies, Confetti, Snack Bags, 12 ct • Amazon Business $5.88 2 $11.76

Materials cost

$204.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.54

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$239.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.35

Total project goal

$282.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $282.31

2 Donors

-$240.71

Donations toward project cost

-$239.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$41.60

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 $0.00

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