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Ms. McCormack from Kodiak AK is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Hamster, Hamster, Hamster!

Help me give my students the supplies to bring a class pet hamster into our classroom.

  • $279 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

We have been preparing to welcome a new furry member into our classroom, a hamster! The students have been writing how to's, opinion pieces, and narratives about class pets and tallied up countless class points to earn the special privilege of having a class pet.

Not only will our hamster be an inspiration for writing and good behavior, but she will help teach our students responsibility as they take on the jobs to take care of her.

They've already earned our fluffy friend, now it's time for me to gather the supplies to home her. Please consider helping us.

Ms. McCormack
Grades PreK-2

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
BUCATSTATE Hamster Cages and Habitats Small Animal Cage with Accessories Rat Cage Mouse Cage Basic Cage for Syrian Hamster Gerbils • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
carefresh 99% Dust-Free Natural Paper Small Pet Bedding with Odor Control, 60 L (Color May Vary) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Kaytee Fiesta Pet Hamster And Gerbil Food, 4.5 Pound • Amazon Business $12.47 2 $24.94
Kaytee CritterTrail Off to School Travel Carrier for Pet Hamsters, Gerbils, or Mice • Amazon Business $19.29 1 $19.29
Kaytee Premium Potty Training Critter Litter for Pet Ferrets, Rabbits & Other Small Animals, 8-Pound • Amazon Business $11.58 1 $11.58
Lee's Kritter Krawler Exercise Ball, Standard, Clear - 7-Inch • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97

Materials cost

$200.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $3.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$236.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.78

Total project goal

$278.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $278.55

2 Donors

-$278.55

Donations toward project cost

-$236.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.78

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 $0.00

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