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Mrs. Utsey from Camden AR is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fuel for the Brain

Help me give my students snacks that they will use for our daily snack time and more.

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  • $502 still needed

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I teach a classroom full of happy, eager-to-learn, curious, sweet first graders whom I like to call my “First Grade Scholars”. They are so loving and peaceful. They like to laugh, play, and have fun while learning. They are learning how to become problem solvers and they are learning to adapt.

Our school is considered a low-income school where 63% of students receive free or reduced-price meals.

Sadly, many of the students in our district are living in generational poverty, and I know that a good educational foundation will give them a chance to become productive citizens. I have implemented Financial Literacy lessons to help teach them many lifelong skills. I would now like to offer them many different options during our learning.

My Project

The snacks that I am requesting will help my students tackle not only hunger but also learning and fun. Not only will the snacks be used during snack time but they will also be available to purchase in our classroom store. Students earn income through our classroom economy. Financial Literacy has become a great tool in our classroom. Students earn income based on their classroom jobs as well as good behavior. They are learning to spend and save their earnings. Participating in this experience daily gives the students a sense of pride, and places a level of responsibility on their shoulders as they are aware that they can earn, spend, and save.

Mrs. Utsey
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Break Box Big Party Snack Mix, Assorted, 75/Pack (700-S0026) • Quill.com $77.99 1 $77.99
Break Box Dorm Room Survival Snack Mix, Assorted, 55/Box (700-00014) • Quill.com $49.99 1 $49.99
Break Box On The Go Snack Mix, Assorted, 27/Pack (700-S0009) • Quill.com $41.99 1 $41.99
MVP Variety Pack, 28.1 oz., 28/Box (KEE11461) • Quill.com $19.99 2 $39.98
Grandma's Cookies, Variety, 36/Carton (FRI14867) • Quill.com $18.99 2 $37.98
KIND Minis Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt and Caramel Almond & Sea Salt Variety, 0.7 oz, 32 Count (220-00799) • Quill.com $34.99 1 $34.99
popchips Chips, Variety, 0.8 Oz., 30/Carton (SMC94002) • Quill.com $33.99 1 $33.99
Quaker Chewy Bars, Variety, 0.84 oz., 60/Box (220-00434) • Quill.com $28.99 1 $28.99
Nabisco Cookie Variety Pack, 60 Count (220-00729) • Quill.com $28.99 1 $28.99
M&M Keebler Cookies 30/PK • Quill.com $28.99 1 $28.99
HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate Candy, Bulk, 56 oz, Bag, 330 Pieces (HEC12295) • Quill.com $27.99 1 $27.99
Kar's Nuts, Trail Mix, 24/Box (08361) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Rice Krispies Treats Sweets, Marshmallow, 0.39 oz., 50/Box (KEE12346) • Quill.com $12.49 2 $24.98
Nature Valley Granola Cups, Peanut Butter, 12/BX • Quill.com $16.49 1 $16.49
Royal Dansk Cookies, Butter, 12 Oz. (KRD819971) • Quill.com $7.79 2 $15.58

Materials cost

$515.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $42.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$596.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.21

Total project goal

$701.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $701.42

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $501.42

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