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Mrs. Hamolia from Bowie, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Financial Literacy and a School Store

Help me give my students financial literacy skills through inventorying items for a School Store!

  • $848 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

Students need to learn additional skills beyond those in a traditional school curriculum. Starting students at a young age with basic financial literacy skills can help them to build awareness of maintaining a budget and prepare for financial independence for themselves one day.

Students often ask, "Why do I need to learn this?" and with your help and the development of a School Store my students will get first-hand, real world experience with budgeting, money exchange, and the connection between profits and expenses.

This project aims to purchase starting inventory for our School Store to provide a new learning outlet beyond the classroom walls.

Mrs. Hamolia High Bridge Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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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Bowie, MD View local requests

More than half 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

60 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
24 Pcs Squishy and Cute Kawaii Pen Kawaii Accessories Cute Girl Pens Animal Fruit Shaped Stress Relief Pens Cute School Supplies Gel Ink Pens with Replacement Refills for Kids Students School Office • Amazon Business $30.99 2 $61.98
Raymond Geddes Squishy Snack Pens (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $23.51 2 $47.02
Raymond Geddes Wacky Whiffs Gummy Bear Bookmarks (Pack of 48) • Amazon Business $14.82 3 $44.46
Mini Cash Register Drawer for Point of Sale (POS) System with 4 Bill 5 Coin Cash Tray, Removable Coin Compartment, 24V, RJ11/RJ12 Key-Lock, Media Slot, Black - for Stores, Shops, and Businesses • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Raymond Geddes Scent-Sibles 6-Color Multicolor Pen Set With Scented Ink (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $9.89 4 $39.56
20 Pcs Basketball Hoop Pens Basketball Party Favors with Blue Pencil Holders Basketball Novelty Pens for Kids Foam Pen Cushion Sports Party Favors for Sports Themed Birthday Party Supplies, 0.7 mm • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Special Supplies 50 Squishy Pencil Grips for Kids and Adults - Colorful, Cushioned Holders for Handwriting, Drawing, Coloring - Ergonomic Right or Left-Handed Use - Reusable (50) • Amazon Business $16.06 2 $32.12
Raymond Geddes Sunday Pops Kneadable Erasers (Pack of 48) • Amazon Business $29.73 1 $29.73
Raymond Geddes Shark Tooth Eraser and Sharpener (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $13.20 2 $26.40
Abgream Pack of 24 Mermaid Pens - Creative Gel Ink Rollerball Pen for School Home Office Stationery Store Kids Girls Women Coworkers Gift (1.0mm Blue Ballpoint Pen) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
24 Pack Kraft Paper Notebook, Happy Journal, 80 Lined Pages, Bulk Set (4 x 5.75 In) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
64 Pieces Cute Cartoon Gel Ink Pens Cartoon Animal Writing Pens 0.5 mm Assorted Styles Pens Stationery for School Office Home Student Kids Present, 8 Styles • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Raymond Geddes Multicolored Swirl Gel Pens (Pack of 50) • Amazon Business $22.50 1 $22.50
Raymond Geddes Gummy Bear Scented Assortment Mechanical Pencil (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $22.07 1 $22.07
Mini Cube 30 Packs Puzzle Party Toy, Eco-Friendly Material with Vivid Colors, Party Favor School Supplies Puzzle Game Set for Boys and Girls, Ideal Gift for Children (1.18 inch). • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Stondino 58Pcs Video Game Party Favors Video Game Keychains Donut Keychains ​for Kids Glow in The Dark Unicorn Keychain Funny Cartoon Sequin Keychains for Backpack Birthday School Party Favor Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
32 Pack Invisible Ink Pen with UV Black Light Secret Spy Pens Magic Disappearing Ink Markers School Supplies Kids Party Favors Christmas Birthday Gift for Boys Girls Stocking Stuffers (2 Style) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
26 Pcs Light Up Rings Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Treasure Box Toys, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Goodie Bags Filler, Pinata Stuffers, Birthday Gifts Toys for Boys Girls Age 8-12 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
16Pack Fingertip Gyro Toy Fingertip Mechanical Top DIY Deformation Robot Metal Transformable Gyro Spinners Funny Finger Chain Robot Toy Fidget Spinners Stress Relief ADD ADHD Astium for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Raymond Geddes Snack Attack 3D Scented Food Erasers (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $16.92 1 $16.92
Raymond Geddes 69836 Mash Ups Scented Erasers For Kids (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $16.52 1 $16.52
20 key chains, decorative items, fillers, Christmas gifts, holiday accessories, suitable for children's birthday school carnival rewards, reward boxes, toy classification, classroom 2020 • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Scented Bookmarks Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Fruit Food Theme Bookmarks Sayings Bookmarks Assorted Scented Bookmarks Cute Bookmarks for Students, Teens, Food Lovers, 10 Styles (60 Pieces) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
TINYMILLS 50 Pcs Assorted Stampers for Kids - Birthday Party Favors • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$642.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $38.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$720.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.10

Total project goal

$847.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $847.35

2 Donors

-$282.44

Donations toward project cost

-$240.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.36

match offer

-$564.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$480.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.74

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