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Ms. Braun from Waterbury, CT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Filling a Classroom

Help me give my students supplies to enhance learning acceleration and SEL needs.

  • $890 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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 deserve the world and it is always hard to get supplies. In a Title I school, we only get a very small amount of money for our classroom. I want to provide them with the materials they need, incentives to succeed, and a classroom that enhances their creativity and love for learning such as snacks and fidgets. Many of these items will add to their learning acceleration and I can finally open up the classroom library!

My current fidget toys are breaking and we are unable to use many of them.

We had to cancel our bi-weekly raffles because a mouse ate the candy in the classroom. Little things that brought the kids joy. This will enhance the social, emotional, and mental health of my students. When the students are happy, they are more likely to want to be in school and learn. They will be really excited about this opportunity.

Ms. Braun Michael Wallace Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Waterbury, CT 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Assorted Flavors, 14 oz., (HEC55686) • Quill.com $8.79 10 $87.90
Dum Dums Original Pops Candy, Assorted Colors, Pack of 200, Orange - Cotton • School Specialty $24.59 3 $73.77
Slim Jim Original Snack-Sized Smoked Meat Stick 0.28 oz 120 Sticks/Box (61368) • Staples $46.93 1 $46.93
CN-Outlet 10 Pack Headphones for Kids School Classroom Bulk Multi Colored, Durable Wired Adjustable Student Earphones with 3.5mm Plug for Computer Kindle Chromebook (10Pack,10 Colors) (10 Mixed) • Amazon Business $22.95 2 $45.90
100 Pcs Mini Globe Stress Balls 2 Inch World Earth Relief Stress Balls Mini Foam Ball Bulk for Finger Exercise School Carnival Reward Party Gift Bag Stress Relief Toys • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Sharpie Fine Permanent Markers, Black, Pack of 36 - Rubber/Glass - Durable • School Specialty $39.97 1 $39.97
Break Box Healthy Snack Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 1 $38.21
IRIS USA 6Pack 12qt Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Latching Buckles, Pearl • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $32.01 1 $32.01
Califone AX-12 Computer Microphone • School Specialty $5.90 5 $29.50
Celestial Buddies: Little EARTH Buddy 9" Plush Space Fidget Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $25.00 1 $25.00
Post-it Notes 3 x 3 Poptimistic Collection 100 Sheets/Pad 18 Pads/Cabinet Pack (654-18CTCP) • Staples $23.90 1 $23.90
Inquiry-Based Lessons in U.S. History: Decoding the Past (Grades 5-8) • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
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
Kaplan Early Learning Masking Tape 0.75" x 60 Yards - 6 Roll Pack • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
Paper Mate InkJoy Pens, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted, 20 Count • Amazon Business $14.22 1 $14.22
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pen, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, Dozen (74423) • Quill.com $13.49 1 $13.49
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids Large Magnetic Digital Timer 4 Pack Blue Pink • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Accessories • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $9.89 1 $9.89
Brown Girl Dreaming (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $9.89 1 $9.89
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.10 1 $9.10
Staples Invisible Tape 3/4 x 1 296 12/Pack (52380P12) • Staples $8.62 1 $8.62
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $8.09 1 $8.09
It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers) (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $8.09 1 $8.09

Materials cost

$677.61

Vendor shipping charges

$38.27

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$756.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.42

Total project goal

$889.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$889.46

1 Donor

-$889.46

Donations toward project cost

-$756.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$133.42

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$0.00

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