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Ms. Ritchie from Washington, DC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Germs, Please Go Away

Help me give my students cleaning supplies that will help keep them healthy and in school.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ritchie's classroom raised $199

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students miss countless days of school because of illnesses. It's impossible as a teacher to teach students who aren't in school. For many of my students, this is their first time in school and their immune systems are not built up enough to help fight off the common cold, or something stronger. These cleaning supplies will allow for us to disinfect the classroom on a regular basis to help keep the transmission of illnesses down.

Prekindergarten can be a dirty place where germs like to breed and spread.

The disinfectant wipes and spray will be used to wipe down nap mats, toys, chairs, and tables on a regular basis. The hand soap will help to promote healthy hygiene habits and stop the germs on their hands before getting passed to another student or staff member.

Ms. Ritchie Malcolm X Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Microban Disinfectant Spray, 24 Hour Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, All Purpose Cleaner, Citrus Scent, 4 Count, 22 fl oz Each • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Cleaning Wipes, Bleach Free, 75 Count Each, Pack of 3 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $12.49 4 $49.96
Amazon Basics Liquid Hand Soap Refill, Mango and Coconut Water Scent, Triclosan-Free, 56 Fluid Ounces, Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $7.64 3 $22.92

Materials cost

$128.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$168.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.74

Total project goal

$198.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $198.24

2 Donors

-$198.24

Donations toward project cost

-$168.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.74

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 $0.00

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