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Ms. Ainsworth from Spring Valley, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Minds: Motivating Middle School Students With Hot Chips

Help me give my students tasty and spicy snacks to fire up their motivation!

  • $927 goal

This project expired on May 8, 2024.

This project expired on May 8, 2024.

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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

At our school, we're dedicated to intertwining education with enthusiasm. We're excited to share a unique proposal with you - hot chips! Our goal is straightforward yet delightful: to add a crispy warmth to our students' educational journey.

Imagine a classroom filled with excitement, discussions fueled by enthusiasm, and the scent of hot chips in the air.

How do these spicy delights impact learning?

1. **Incentivizing Brilliance:** Hot chips become tangible rewards, celebrating our students' achievements and making learning a savory adventure.

2. **Social Snacking for Unity:** More than snacks, hot chips foster friendships, creating a connected and supportive classroom community.

3. **Crunching Through Challenges:** Just like facing challenges, overcoming obstacles is akin to finishing a bag of chips – one satisfying crunch at a time. Hot chips symbolize resilience.

Our students are a diverse, dynamic bunch, each contributing a unique flavor to our educational mix. They're not just learners; they're dreamers, creators, and the future architects of change.

Our mission is crystal clear - transforming classrooms into havens of joy and exploration. Supporting this snacktastic initiative means investing in laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments that shape our students' lives.

Will you join us in sprinkling a bit of spice into the education mix? Your contribution will be the secret ingredient that turns our classrooms into places of inspiration and delight.

Ms. Ainsworth Spring Valley Academy Grades 6-8

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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 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

370 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Takis Blue Heat Rolled Spicy Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper Flavored, Multipack Box with 14 Bags of 9.9 Ounces • Amazon Business $67.06 4 $268.24
Takis Rolled Tortilla Chips, Fuego, Pack of 42 • School Specialty $77.84 2 $155.68
Takis Fuego, 1 oz, 46 Pack • Quill.com $50.99 3 $152.97
Takis Fuego (20) and Blue Heat (20) Rolled Spicy Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili Pepper Lime and Hot Chili Pepper Flavored Chips Variety Pack, 40 Individual Bags, 1 Ounce Each • Amazon Business $23.49 4 $93.96

Materials cost

$670.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.57

Sales tax

 $61.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$787.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.03

Total project goal

$926.89

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