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Ms. Belany from Richmond, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Healthy and Hydrated

Help me give my students reusable water bottles and a vacuum to stay hydrated and healthy.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Belany's classroom raised $320

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Celebrating 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 Students

My students are energetic and civically engaged fifth and sixth graders. Ethnically our school is about 55% Latino, 20% African-American, 10% Asian, and 5% White. About 50% of my students are English Language Learners of varying abilities, and the rest are native English speakers. They attend a Title I, inner-city school in a community-oriented neighborhood. My students and their families enjoy participating in school-sponsored events including craft night and our student-run multicultural fair.

My students desire to be challenged academically and to grow as critical thinkers.

In spite of the economic disparities and other difficulties my students face, I believe that they can all achieve greatness.

My Project

I constantly tell my 5th and 6th graders to, "stay hydrated" which can be a challenge to remember while wearing a mask. Due to Covid protocols our students currently only have access to water bottle fountains, and must carry a water bottle in order to stay hydrated during the school day. In addition to staying hydrated, my students deserve to have a neat classroom that meets their needs. Students also benefit from having a shared responsibility to make sure that their work areas are neat at the end of the day.

Having access to drinking water during the school day and the ability to maintain a safe, neat workspace are necessary for my students to feel comfortable and cared for in our classroom.

My students need reusable water bottles to stay properly hydrated, a vacuum and broom to keep our floors scrap free, and a first aid kit to take care of minor injuries. Having these tools available will make it easier to maintain a safe, healthy, clean, and hydrated classroom environment.

Project tagged as

Richmond, CA
Grades 6-8
Health & Wellness
Traditional School
Lab Equipment
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Belany Highland Elementary School Grades 6-8

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

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

31 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Dirt Devil Endura Reach Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner for Carpet and Hard Floor, Lightweight, Corded, UD20124, Red • Amazon Business $59.96 1 $59.96

BJPKPK Stainless Steel Thermo Bottle 17 Oz. Insulated Water Bottle, Thermo Bottles for hot and Cold Drinks up to 12 h Heat and 24 h Cold, Black • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96

BJPKPK Stainless Steel Water Bottles -17Oz/500ml -Insulated Water Bottles Keep Cold for 24 Hours and hot for 12 Hours, Metal Water Bottles, BPA Free - School Water Bottles, Turquoise • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98

BJPKPK Stainless Steel Thermo Bottle 17 Oz. Insulated Water Bottle, Thermo Bottles for hot and Cold Drinks up to 12 h Heat and 24 h Cold, Pink • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98

First Aid Only 299 Pieces All-Purpose First Aid Emergency Kit (FAO-442) • Amazon Business $20.03 1 $20.03

Ziploc Freezer Bags, Easy Open Tabs, Gallon, 60 Count • Amazon Business $8.50 2 $17.00

Casabella Wayclean Wide Angle Broom, Gray • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50

Ziploc Sandwich Bags, Easy Open Tabs, 90 Count • Amazon Business $3.30 1 $3.30

Materials cost			$218.71
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$20.01
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.28
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$272.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$48.00
Total project goal			$320.00
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$320.00
1 Donor			-$151.11
Donations toward project cost			-$136.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.11
match offer			-$160.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$136.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$24.00
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$8.89
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Healthy and Hydrated

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Students

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

Equity Focus

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