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Mr. Kaufman from Van Nuys, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ducks Because They Like Them

Help me give my students competition prizes and pens. Also, a door that stays open.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Kaufman's classroom raised $177

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 high school English classes have weekly competitions on the class terms and current events. The top scorers of these class games receive competition prizes to keep the games fun. These ducks have been the overall favorite prize and is constantly requested by the students.

Along with class competitions increasing enthusiasm and cooperation, the students occasionally forget their pens.

These pens are for students that need them in class. But we also need the door to stay open during class, so we are asking for a door stop. Thank you for bringing these items into our classroom.

Mr. Kaufman Van Nuys High School Grades 9-12

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.

Van Nuys, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

140 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
H1vojoxo Halloween Rubber Ducks Bulk - 60PCS Halloween Party Favors Rubber Ducks Halloween Rubber Ducks for Cruise Ships Rubber Duck for Jeeps Ducking, Bath Toy, Trick or Treat Fillers, Gift Exchange • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
The Dreidel Company Assortment Rubber Duck Toy Duckies for Kids, Bath Birthday Gifts Baby Showers Classroom Incentives, Summer Beach and Pool Activity, 2" (100-Pack) • Amazon Business $36.25 1 $36.25
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Blue Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), 144-Count Pack of Bulk Pens, Flexible Round Barrel for Writing Comfort, No. 1 Selling Ballpoint Pens • Amazon Business $8.21 3 $24.63
Door Stoppers for Bottom of Door - 1 Pack Rubber Security Wedge Stackable Heavy Duty Door Stop with Holder for Home Office Classroom on Carpet, Concrete, Linoleum & Wood House Warming Gifts New Home • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$108.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$150.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.55

Total project goal

$176.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$176.99

3 Donors

-$166.40

Donations toward project cost

-$150.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.59

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$0.00

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