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Ms. Slaton from San Leandro, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Minds Through Nutritional Support

Help me give my students various snacks to enjoy during standardized state testing to keep them focused and energized.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Slaton's classroom raised $296

This project is fully funded

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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 the pursuit of academic excellence, our middle school recognizes the crucial role nutrition plays in supporting students during state testing. The State standardized tests are intense, lasting up to three hours each day, and demanding a significant amount of focus and energy. This grant proposal seeks funding to provide nutritious snacks for my students to consume during testing, aiming to create an optimal learning environment that maximizes their potential and helps them achieve academic success.

The primary goal of this grant is to alleviate hunger-related barriers to academic achievement during state testing.

By offering wholesome snacks and water during the testing period, we aim to enhance students' concentration, cognitive function, and overall well-being. The snacks provided will be carefully selected to provide sustained energy, focus, and mental alertness. Additionally, by addressing the nutritional needs of our students, we hope to promote a positive school culture that values the holistic development of each student, fostering an environment conducive to learning and achievement.

Ms. Slaton Bancroft Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

San Leandro, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lemon Perfect, Hydrating Organic Lemon Water, Zero Sugar, Flavored Water, Squeezed from Real Fruit, Plastic Neutral, No Artificial Ingredients, Variety Pack (12oz Bottles) 12pk • Amazon Business $19.59 2 $39.18
Smartfood Popcorn Variety Pack, 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Hint Water White Variety Pack of 12, 3 Bottles Each of: Watermelon, Blackberry, Blueberry Lemon, and Strawberry Lemon. Flavored Water With Zero Calories, Zero Sugar, and Zero Sweeteners • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Made with Whole Grains, Kids Snacks, Value Pack, Strawberry, (3 Boxes, 48 Bars) • Amazon Business $21.57 1 $21.57
PopCorners Popped Corn Snacks, 6 Flavor Variety Pack, 1oz Bags (20 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.28 1 $19.28
Black Forest Juicy Burst Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, 0.8 Ounce Pouches (40 Count) • Amazon Business $9.48 2 $18.96
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, 1.5 oz. Snack Packs, 30-count Multi-pack Box • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Tootsie Roll Charms Mini Pops - 4.5 lb Holiday Size Bag of Individually Wrapped Fruity Hard Candy Lollipops in 18 Fun Flavors - Peanut and Gluten Free, 400 Count • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Annie's Organic Fruit Peel-A-Parts Fruit Snacks, Strawberry and Fruit Punch, 12 packs, 6.7 oz. • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$199.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.33

Total project goal

$295.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $295.52

3 Donors

-$133.64

Donations toward project cost

-$124.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.80

Matching donations from our partners

-$148.65

Match offers toward project cost

-$126.35

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.23

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 $0.00

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