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Ms. Morantus from Bridgeport, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring Our Environment!

Help me give my students BeeGreen 20 Pieces Royal Blue Drawstring Backpacks, Wet Ones Hand and Face Wipes Singles, instant ice packs, and the NEOREAL Laptop Backpack.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Morantus's classroom raised $242

This project is fully funded

Celebrating 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

It is always exciting to get ready for a new school year! One of the things my students will be looking forward to is going on field trips to get first-hand experiences of things we are learning about in class. This is also a great way for them to learn about the different places that they have access to in their environment.

When going on field trips, there are always resources that will be needed to keep things organized and to help with safety concerns.

These resources help make trips a success.

For our upcoming trips, we will need the drawstring bags so each student can carry their lunch while on the trip. Since students will carry the bags on their backs, it will free their hands so that they can explore freely. The hand sanitizer will be used by students prior to eating. The ice packs will replace the ones used in our emergency kit over the past years. The name tags will be used for identification.

Project tagged as

Bridgeport, CT
Grades PreK-2
Clubs & Activities
Science
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Morantus Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy Grades PreK-2

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 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

BeeGreen 20 Pieces Royal Blue Drawstring Backpacks Bags Bulk, String Bags Reflective Cinch Sack, DIY Blank Drawstring Bags for Women and Men • Amazon Business $21.29 3 $63.87

Instant Ice Cold Pack (6” x 5”) - 25 Packs Disposable Instant Ice Packs for Injuries | Cold Compress Ice Pack for Pain Relief, Swelling, First Aid, Toothache, & Outdoor Activities -Subscribe & Save • Amazon Business $20.43 1 $20.43

Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand & Face wipes, Citrus Scent Singles, 24 Count, Pack Of 6 • Amazon Business $19.40 1 $19.40

Wet Ones Hand and Face Wipes Singles, Unscented Wipes for Sensitive Skin | Individual Wipes, Hand Wipes Individually Wrapped | 24 ct. (6 pack) • Amazon Business $17.60 1 $17.60

NEOREAL Laptop Backpack for Work, College, Travel, Lightweight Waterproof Daily Backpacks for Men Women, Sport Rucksack Computer Bag Fits 15.6 Inch Notebook • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel Infused with Essential Oils, Calming Lavender, 2 fl oz Travel-Size Pump Bottle (Pack of 6), 3905-04-EC • Amazon Business $11.82 1 $11.82

Zonon 600 Pieces Farm Animal Stickers Realistic Animal Roll Stickers Barnyard Friends Theme Label Pasters Decals Teaching Supplies for Kids Classroom Home Rewards Party Favor, 1.5 Inch • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59

Hohamn Zoo Animals Stickers for Kids,500pcs Round Jungle Animal Stickers for Boys Girls Birthday Party Favor, 1.5 Inch • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97

Avery Adhesive Laser/Inkjet Name Badge Labels, 2 1/3" x 3 3/8", White, 100 Labels Per Pack (5147) • Quill.com $7.41 1 $7.41

Materials cost			$173.08
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.60
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$205.68
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$36.30
Total project goal			$241.98
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$241.98
3 Donors			-$189.48
Donations toward project cost			-$161.06
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$28.42
Matching donations from our partners			-$52.50
Match offers toward project cost			-$44.62
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.88
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Exploring Our Environment!

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Project

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

Equity Focus

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