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Ms. Escobar from Houston, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Helping My Students Stay Motivated and Engaged

Help me give my students meaningful incentives that celebrate their hard work and positive choices.

  • 4 donors
  • $491 still needed

expires Jan 06

  • 4 donors
  • $491 still needed
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Ms. Escobar Herod Elementary School
Houston, TX Grades 3-5

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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 Project

My students are a vibrant group of learners who come to school each day ready to grow, explore, and do their best. Many of them thrive when their efforts are recognized and celebrated in positive ways. Creating a classroom environment that encourages perseverance, responsibility, and teamwork is essential to their success.

I am seeking a slushy machine to use as a fun and engaging classroom incentive.

This will not just be a treat, but a tool to motivate students to meet academic goals, demonstrate positive behavior, and build strong classroom habits.

Students will have opportunities to earn rewards through achievements such as completing assignments, showing kindness, improving academically, and working collaboratively. Having a unique and exciting incentive like this helps build a strong classroom culture where students feel encouraged and proud of their accomplishments.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

50 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. Escobar Herod Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Houston, TX View local requests

Nearly all 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

50 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ninja - SLUSHi XL Smart Frozen Drink Maker 128 oz - Crema • Best Buy Education $349.99 1 $349.99
ICEE 2 Pack Slushie Syrup. Genuine ICEE Shaved Ice Syrups including Blue Raspberry and Red Cherry Flavors. 2 16.9 Fl oz Bottles. Perfect For Snow Cones, Slushies, Sodas & Ice Pops. • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
VITEVER 100 Sets - 12oz Clear Plastic Cups with Lids and Straws, Disposable Cups for Iced Coffee, Smoothie, Milkshake, Cold Drinks • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Snappy Frosti Tropics Georgia Peach Slushie Mix, 1/2 Gallon, Slushy Syrup for Machines, Granita, Cocktails and Blended Drinks • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
SHALL Full Size Hot Glue Sticks, 0.43” Dia x 8” Long, 70-Pack Clear Hot Melt Glue Gun Sticks for All-Temp Glue Guns, Multipurpose for Kids Adults DIY Art Craft Sealing Repairing Festival Decoration • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19

Materials cost

$467.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$504.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.05

Total project goal

$593.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $593.69

2 Donors

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$45.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.00

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $490.75

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