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Mrs. Glaspey from Pahoa, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Grade Water Day Fun!

Help me give my students the fun experience of water day to strengthen their relationships with peers, celebrate their hard work, and promote positive attitudes towards coming to school.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Glaspey's classroom raised $744

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

Purchasing water balloons, buckets, a hose, and other supplies for a water day celebration can significantly enhance the school experience for our students. Such an event not only provides a fun and engaging way for students to unwind but also helps foster a positive attitude toward coming to school. When students anticipate enjoyable activities like a water day, their overall enthusiasm and motivation to participate in school increase. This playful activity serves as a reward for their hard work throughout the academic year, reinforcing the idea that learning can be both productive and enjoyable.

In addition to boosting students morale, water day activities can strengthen relationships among peers.

By encouraging teamwork through games and cooperative challenges, students have the opportunity to bond in a relaxed and joyful setting. This shared experience can help students form friendships, which is essential for creating a supportive and inclusive school community. As they work together to navigate water games, students develop essential social skills, such as communication and collaboration, which are vital for their overall personal growth.

Finally, a water day celebration serves as a meaningful way to acknowledge and celebrate students' hard work and achievements. After a year filled with challenges and academic growth, recognizing their efforts through a fun event sends a powerful message about the importance of working hard and attendance. It shows students that their dedication to learning is valued and that they deserve moments of joy and relaxation. By investing in these supplies, we not only create lasting memories but also reinforce the notion that school is a place where hard work is rewarded with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.

Mrs. Glaspey Keonepoko Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
United Solutions Easy-Access Storage Rope Handle Tub, 19 Gallon, Blue, 2 Count (TU0335) • Amazon Business $59.74 2 $119.48
Rubbermaid Cleverstore Clear 95 Qt, 4-Pack, Made in USA, Stackable Large Clear Storage Bins with Lids, See-Through Plastic Storage, with Latching Lids, BPA-Free • Amazon Business $115.79 1 $115.79
Bunch O Balloons Crazy Color by ZURU, 200+ Rapid-Filling Self-Sealing Water Balloons for Outdoor Family, Friends, Children Summer Fun, Amazon Exclusive (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $16.95 4 $67.80
90 Pcs Reusable Water Balls, Reusable Water Balloons for Outdoor Toys and Games, Water Toys for Kids and Adults Boys and Girls - Summer Toys Ball for Pool and Backyard Fun • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
HYES 2 Pack Water Balloon Launcher Slingshot with 24 Reusable Water Balloons, 1 Storage Bag, Water Balloons Quick Fill for Kids Girls Teens Adults, Summer Gift Toys Games for Outdoor Fun • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Continental Premium Garden Black Heavy Duty Cold Water Garden Hose, 5/8in Inside Diameter x 50ft Length, Male x Female Garden Hose Thread • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Honoson 18 Pcs Crayon Water Guns Water Tube Squirters Water Suction Gun Water Shooter Beach and Pool Toys Squirt Guns for Summer Pool Party Water Game (25 x 1.2 x 2.8 Inches) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
2WAYZ Hose Splitter 2 Way Heavy Duty - Outdoor Faucet and Garden Hose Splitter - Durable Water Spigot Splitter Y Adapter - All-Metal Water Hose Connector with Shut-Off Valve - 4 x 4 x 1.5 Inches • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
Temede 5-Pack Car Wash Sponges, 9.1" x 4.3" x 2.4" Large Sponges, Extra Thick Foam Kit for All-Purpose Cleaning, Ideal Washing Sponges for Kitchen, Bathroom, Household • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
oiimllby Water Sprinkler for Kids Outdoor Play 8-12, Dinosaur Spray Water Toys Attached to Garden Hose for Summer Splashing Fun for Backyard, Water Play Sprinklers Toy for Toddler 1-3 for Outside • Amazon Business $15.55 1 $15.55
3L Jumbo Foldable Buckets, Sand Beach Toy Silicon Pails for Kids Adults, Collapisible Water Buckets Sandbox Kit Tool Multi Use for Outdoor, Cleaning Washing, Camping, Traveling, Towels, Picnic 3 Pack • Amazon Business $15.28 1 $15.28

Materials cost

$568.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$25.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$632.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.59

Total project goal

$743.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$743.95

1 Donor

-$743.95

Donations toward project cost

-$632.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.59

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$0.00

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