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Mr. Pond, M.Ed. from Saint Charles MO is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Hot Chocolate And A Movie To De-stress!

Help me give my students a fun hot chocolate and movie night package complete with a stress ball!

  • $4,870 goal

This project expired on March 29, 2021.

This project expired on March 29, 2021.

My Students

Our school community contains a diverse array of students whose backgrounds and needs are as unique as the families and cultures that proudly support them. We are a school community that is extremely rich in pride, strong in support, and filled with a passion to succeed.

As our school community continues to grow, our classroom continues to be a place where a high degree of emphasis is placed on engaging, innovative, meaningful, and relevant learning.

Each year, I am so proud of the maturity that my students develop when it comes to their learning and personal growth as young adults. It is truly a passion of mine to offer the supplies, resources, and technology that will allow my students to gain the knowledge as well as practice the skills needed for success in their future college and career journeys.

I remain thankful for the support of citizen donors as well as corporate sponsors/foundations who continue to impact our classroom and transform it in inspiring ways!

My Project

Providing peace and comfort during this school year is a primary focus for me because I know that without those things, my students will be unable to focus and learn.

Sometimes, we all just need a hot chocolate break to warm up our spirits or a movie night to provide an escape into another world.

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown everyone's lives into disarray and the desire to give my students any moments of comfort and peace is at the forefront of my mind. With the sloth-themed hot chocolate mugs and the fun chocolate spoons, I hope to be able to provide one of each to all of my students so that they can have a fun time enjoying hot chocolate during our cold winters. I also hope to build a movie night package/basket with the candy, microwaveable popcorn, and popcorn bags. The stress balls will also be useful because they can help my students relax in-class and at home.

Although these items are small, they will definitely put a little smile on my student's faces and right now, a little bit of joy can go a long way. Thank you for helping us make our school year just a little bit better!

Mr. Pond, M.Ed.
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Thoughtfully Gifts, Sloth Mug Gift Set, Includes Sloth Mug with Hot Chocolate Mix • Amazon Business $13.49 150 $2,023.50
Hot Chocolate Spoons - 3 Pack - Holiday Themed for Employee Appreciation • Amazon Business $22.65 55 $1,245.75
Tebery 20 Pack Plastic Open-Top Popcorn Boxes Reusable Movie Theater Style Popcorn Container Set -7.7" Tall x 4" Square • Amazon Business $19.79 15 $296.85
Pop Weaver Extra Butter Microwave Popcorn Bags, 2.25 Oz., 40 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $24.99 10 $249.90
SmileMakers Smiley Squeeze Balls 12 PCS • Quill.com $16.73 13 $217.49
Bulk Assorted Fruit Candy - Starburst, Skittles, Swedish Fish, SweeTarts, Nerds, Sour Patch Kids, Haribo Gold-Bears Gummi Bears & Twizzlers (32 Oz Variety Fun Pack) by Variety Fun • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$4,048.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$60.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,139.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$730.45

Total project goal

$4,869.66

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