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Ms. Perez from Los Fresnos TX is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Empower Excellence: A Donation Project for Students of the Week

Help me give my students the encouragement and motivation they deserve by providing incentives for our Student of the Week Program.

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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

In every educational institution, there exists a beacon of excellence that shines brightly each week—the Student of the Week. This honor celebrates academic achievement, positive behavior, and overall contribution to the school community. However, to truly inspire and recognize these outstanding students, we need your support. Through donations, we can provide meaningful incentives that not only acknowledge their efforts but also encourage others to strive for excellence.

The Student of the Week is more than just a title; it's a symbol of dedication and hard work.

By recognizing students' achievements, we reinforce a culture of academic excellence and positive behavior. With your help, we can ensure that this recognition is accompanied by tangible rewards that truly reflect the significance of their accomplishments.

Incentives play a crucial role in motivating students to excel. Whether it's a snack basket, a certificate of achievement, or a small token of appreciation, these incentives serve as reminders of their success. By donating to our project, you're not only investing in individual students but also in the collective motivation of our entire school community.

The Student of the Week program is a cornerstone of our efforts to promote academic excellence, positive behavior, and community engagement. However, it cannot reach its full potential without your help. Your donation, no matter how small, will make a difference in the lives of our students and contribute to the overall success of our school community. Together, let's foster a culture of excellence and recognition that inspires every student to reach their full potential.

Your donations are greatly appreciated!

Ms. Perez
Grades 6-8

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw, BPA-Free Sports Water Bottle, Great for Travel, 32 Oz, Retro Boardwalk • Amazon Business $32.83 4 $131.32
LEGO Classic Creative Transparent and Solid Bricks - 11013 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 3 $107.88
Owala - FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel 32 oz. Water Bottle - Very Very Dark • Best Buy Education $32.99 3 $98.97
Paper Mate Flair Pens - Retro Colors, Set of 6 • Blick Art Materials $9.95 4 $39.80
Gatorade Classic Thirst Quencher, Variety Pack, 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $12.84 3 $38.52
Cheetos Cheese Flavored Snacks, Flamin' Hot Crunchy, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $18.39 2 $36.78
Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $33.21 1 $33.21
SKITTLES & STARBURST Variety Pack Full Size Chewy Candy Assortment, 62.79 oz, 30 Bars • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
LEGO - Speed Champions Ford Mustang Dark Horse Sports Car Toy 76920 • Best Buy Education $26.99 1 $26.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $12.98 2 $25.96
Paper Mate Profile Mech Mechanical Pencil Set, 0.7mm #2 Pencil Lead, Great for Home, School, Office Use, Assorted Barrel Colors, 8 Count • Amazon Business $6.47 4 $25.88
LEGO - Speed Champions 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) 76917 • Best Buy Education $24.99 1 $24.99
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Miles Morales vs. Morbius 76244 Building Toy - Featuring Race Car and Action Minifigures, Adventures in The Spiderverse, Movie Inspired Set, Fun for Boys, Girls, and Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
76 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set, Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Bundle Sensory Toys for Kids Adults, Cool Fidget Packs with Mochi Squishy, Magic Rainbow Ball, Motion Timer, Flippy Chain,Stress Ball... • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Fidget Toys Set, 80 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Snacks Variety Pack, 16 ct • Amazon Business $5.68 3 $17.04
Deinduser Bracelet Making Kit 7200 Pcs Clay Beads for Friendship Bracelet DIY Jewelry Making Polymer Heishi Beads with Charms Gifts for Adults for Girls Crafts Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Squishmallows Original 12-Inch Ludwig Teal Frog with Mint Green Belly - Medium-Sized Ultrasoft Official Jazwares Plush • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Empowerment Journal For Teenagers - 100 Page Journal For Kids With Affirmation Prompts, Dot Grid Pages, Stickers & Activity Fold-out Poster. Encourage Growth Mindset ! Gifts For 10, 11, 12 Years Old • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Airheads Candy Bars, Variety Bulk Box, Chewy Full Size Fruit Taffy, Gifts, Holiday, Parties, Concessions, Pantry, Non Melting, Party, 60 Individually Wrapped Full Size Bars • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Anxiety Coloring Book for Teens & Adults to Reduce Stress and Anxious Thoughts • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens & Adults • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Crayola Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 12/Box (68-4012) • Staples $1.77 2 $3.54

Materials cost

$789.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$841.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.47

Total project goal

$989.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $989.79

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 $989.79

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