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Mrs. Carroll from Long Beach, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Droplets Like It's Hot!

Help me give my students access to a hydration station in our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Carroll's classroom raised $307

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students are in high school and are always on the move. When the school bell rings on our campus, 2,300 students rush from one classroom to another. The trek across campus is draining, especially with little access to working water fountains. It’s no wonder my students are always in search of water. I provide at-promise students with academic support after school and they sometimes stay as late as 4:30 pm. With a longer school day comes more needs. Water is one of them. Water is essential to young people's health and well-being, and we want to make it accessible to them.

This year, we need a hydration station!

The water dispenser that dispenses hot and cold water will keep students hydrated and temperature-regulated. The BPA-free, 5-gallon water jug, hygienic closure caps, and hot/cold water dispenser I am requesting will be the most loved addition to our classroom. I can already imagine the joy that this basic necessity will bring to our classroom community. My students thrive on small incentives, so the hot cocoa, apple cider, and tea I am requesting will surely warm their souls and put smiles on their faces while keeping them warm. The stir sticks and caddy will help keep our classroom hydration station clean and organized. With your generous support, these items will help provide for one of our most basic physical needs so students can focus on learning and reaching their full potential.

Mrs. Carroll David Starr Jordan High School Grades 9-12

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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Long Beach, CA 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

250 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avalon A11BLK 3 Temperature Top Loading Countertop Water Cooler Dispenser with Child Safety Lock. UL-Black Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
New Wave Enviro Products BPA Free Tritan™ Bottle, 5-Gallon • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Nestle Hot Cocoa Chocolate Packets, Hot Cocoa Mix, Rich Chocolate Flavor, Made with Real Cocoa, 50 Count (0.71 Oz each), 35.5 Oz • Amazon Business $18.29 1 $18.29
Stash Tea Bags Sampler Assortment Box (52 Count) 30 Different Flavors Gifts for Her Him Women Men Mom Dad Friends Coworkers Family • Amazon Business $17.85 1 $17.85
Mind Reader Cup and Condiment Station, Countertop Organizer, Coffee Bar, Kitchen, Stirrers, 13"L x 6.4"W x 11.5"H, Black • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
[500 Count] 5.5 Inch Wooden Coffee Stirrers - Wood Stir Sticks • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
3 & 5 Gallon Water Jug Cap Reusable, Food Grade Silicone Replacement Gallon Caps for 55mm Standard/Screw/Crown Tops Water Bottle and Water Dispensers, Non-Spill Lids for Anti-Splash, Leak Free (3PCS) • Amazon Business $6.58 1 $6.58

Materials cost

$181.18

Vendor shipping charges

$29.98

Sales tax

$16.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$260.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.96

Total project goal

$306.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$306.42

3 Donors

-$306.42

Donations toward project cost

-$260.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.96

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$0.00

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